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For every child, future

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference? 

Purpose of the job:

The Social and Behaviour Change Officer (Environmental and Social Safeguards) reports to the Chief, SBC & AAP. The incumbent's work will be reflected in planning and coordination of ESS monitoring and reporting, ESS knowledge management, stakeholders’ engagement and capacity building (ensuring integration of ESS with AAP, SBC and PSEA) of project implementing partners and contractors, local suppliers in close collaboration with UNICEF programme teams working on education, health, nutrition, child protection, water and sanitation. The position holder provides technical and operational support to the supervisor, section programmes, and partners by administering, executing and implementing a variety of tasks to promote and support the implementation of Environmental and Social Safeguarding. The SBC Officer ESS will in addition coordinate SBC Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning and reporting, and would collaborate with the PSEA, SBC and AAP focal points to ensure integration of these elements in emergency preparedness and response. 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Panning, coordination, monitoring and reporting of ESS/ Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
2. Planning, coordination and reporting of SBC in emergency. 
3. Stakeholders’ engagement and capacity and partnership building.
4. Networking, knowledge management.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: SBC Officer_ESS_NOB, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• A university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in a social and behavioral science, including sociology, anthropology, communication studies/communication for development, psychology and/or related field is required.

Work Experience: 

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning and quality assurance, community engagement, stakeholder capacity building, social and behaviour change, public advocacy or another related area.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
• Experience and familiarity with emergency preparedness and response are required.
• Technical experience in environmental sustainability and in the design, implementation and monitoring of environmental impact assessments and management plans is an advantage.
• Good writing and communication, including public speaking and presentation, are highly desirable.
• Experience working with UNICEF, World Bank-financed project, or another UN agency is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English (and other language(s) for the region/country if relevant) is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

• These positions are open to Bangladeshi nationals only. 
• Internal candidates on abolished posts, performing at the level of the post or a level higher in the relevant functional area, or an internal candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, will be given first consideration.
• Per the UNICEF Staff Selection Procedure, alternate recommended candidate(s) from this selection process may be placed in the Talent Group which may be used to fill similar positions in the future. Therefore, all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
• 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 only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited / recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. 
• 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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 
• UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
• Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
• Visa residence requirements: i.e., UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.
• All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
• Verbal Feedback shall be provided to unsuccessful internal candidates upon the completion of the recruitment process.

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