Gender and Social Behavior Change Specialist, NOC, FT, Tunis, Tunisia, MENA #127587

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For every child, Equity…

How can you make a difference?

You report to the Deputy Representative Programme for general guidance and supervision, and this position serves as the primary gender and SBC expert in the Country Office. The position is primarily technical and programmatic, with the normative advocacy and coordination roles serving as a secondary function. The position is established following the 2023 UNICEF Tunisia Gender Programmatic Review and Strategic Moment of Reflection, which identified the need and opportunity to strengthen the country office capacities and links between gender and SBC programming in the Tunisian specific context. You provide technical guidance and operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of country programme results contributing to social and behavior change towards the realization of the rights of girls and boys, the empowerment of adolescents and gender equality in Tunisia in alignment with the Gender Action Plan and UNICEF Strategic Plan.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support to gender and SBC analysis and strategy development
2. Implementation of specific gender and SBC activities
3. Technical and operational support
4. Advocacy, networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

For full details on the key functions/accountabilities, please double click to consult the Job Description:  JD Gender_SBC Level 3.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

The following minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or another relevant technical field.

• Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: programming and research on gender, social development programme planning, Social & Behavior Change, public advocacy and experience in designing, implementing, managing, and delivering results-based approach on gender and/or SBC.

• Language Requirements: Fluency in French, Arabic and working knowledge in English is required.

The following desirables:

• Fluency in English, including demonstrated reporting and analytical writing skills, are a strong asset.
• Demonstrated experience working on policy and programmatic issues with national and local governments and civil society organizations including community organizations desired.
• Academic credentials in gender are a strong asset.
• Experience on gender and/or SBC programme co-creation, monitoring and evaluation with adolescent girls and boys or other experience in developing or supporting community engagement interventions an asset.
• Experience with design, conduct and/or data analysis of sociological research, or with evaluation of gender and SBC programmes, a strong asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization an asset.
• Familiarity/experience working with social and environmental safeguards frameworks and assessment processes of international organizations and donors such as World Bank, GCF etc. desirable.  
• Experience in emergency response or resilience programming are desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

1. Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
2. Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
3. Works Collaboratively with others (2)
4. Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
5. Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
6. Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
7. Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
8. Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable male candidates are encouraged to apply.

The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates).

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