Social and Behaviour Change Specialist (Nutrition and ECD) NO-3 Fixed Term Position, Islamabad, Pakistan

## Social and Behaviour Change Specialist (Nutrition and ECD) NO-3 Fixed Term Position, Islamabad, Pakistan - Organization:UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund - Office:UNICEF Islamabad Social and Behaviour Change Specialist (Nutrition and ECD), NO-3, Fixed Term Position, #00116182 - Islamabad, Pakistan APR Position type:Fixed Term Appointment Division/Equivalent:Bangkok (EAPRO), Thailand Department/Office:Islamabad, Pakistan Categories:Social and Behavior Change UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job - it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to Commitment UNICEF's fundamental mission is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — across programmes, advocacy and operations. UNICEF's equity strategy, with its focus on the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to child rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that every child has the opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. When any child has an unequal chance in life — socially, politically, economically, civically or culturally — their rights are violated. Evidence shows that investing in the health, education and protection of the most disadvantaged children not only helps every child fulfil their potential but also contributes to sustained national growth and stability. This is why equity is central to UNICEF's mandate: it accelerates progress towards realizing the rights of all children, as outlined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while supporting equitable national development. Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) is a cross-cutting programme strategy in UNICEF that addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of change in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC applies insights from social and behavioural sciences to understand people's beliefs, values and socio-cultural norms, and to engage them meaningfully in designing solutions for sustainable behavioural and social change. SBC is central to UNICEF's mandate, with corporate results across sectors linked to social and behavioural practices such as immunization, breastfeeding, hygiene and positive discipline. UNICEF SBC uses a mix of approaches, including community engagement, strategic communication, applied behavioural science, service delivery improvement, systems strengthening, policy advocacy and social mobilization, to advance child rights, survival, development, protection and participation. How can you make a difference? The post is based in Islamabad with regular field travel and reports to the Chief Child Nutrition and Development, with matrix reporting to the Chief SBC. The Specialist will work closely with Nutrition, ECD, SBC, Health, WASH, Gender, Social Protection, and field teams to strengthen implementation of integrated Nutrition and ECD interventions through practical SBC support, community engagement, frontline worker capacity building and use of field feedback to improve programme delivery. The Social and Behaviour Change Specialist reports to the Chief Child Nutrition and Development for overall guidance and supervision, with matrix reporting to the Chief SBC. Working closely with the Output Managers, the Specialist provides hands-on technical and operational support to translate SBC evidence, strategies and tools into practical, community-facing actions that improve Nutrition and ECD programme implementation with the SBC aspect. The role will work closely with federal and provincial teams, field offices, BISP/BNP structures, UN agencies, health and nutrition service delivery platforms, frontline workers, community groups, caregivers, adolescents, fathers, religious and community leaders, and implementing partners to strengthen the uptake of essential nutrition, nurturing care and positive parenting practices. By listening to communities, understanding the barriers families face, and helping programme teams adapt implementation in real time, the Specialist will support more effective, inclusive and sustained behaviour and social change for children, women, adolescents and families. If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD - SBC NO-3.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... Minimum requirements: - Education: An advanced university degree is required in nutrition, early childhood development, social and behaviour change, public health, communication for development, behavioural or social sciences, psychology, sociology, anthropology, education or another relevant technical field. - Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience is required in social and behaviour change, nutrition, public health, early childhood development, community engagement, communication for development or applied behavioural science, with demonstrated experience supporting implementation of community-based programmes. - Skills: programme management, monitoring, programme implementation, networking, cross sector integration, social norms strategist. - Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is required. - Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language - Experience translating SBC strategies into practical implementation tools for Nutrition and ECD programmes, including counselling materials, community engagement plans, frontline worker guidance, referral follow-up actions, supervision tools and feedback mechanisms, is highly desirable. - Experience working with frontline workers, caregivers, adolescents, fathers, community and religious leaders, government counterparts and implementing partners to improve nutrition, nurturing care, parenting practices, service uptake and community ownership is an asset. - Relevant experience in a UN system agency, international development organization or developing-country context is considered an asset. - Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 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 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. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any o