Social and Behavior Change Manager (Mpox Response Coordinator), Temp Appointment, 6 Months

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Transmission of Mpox in the DRC is mainly through zoonotic exposure, particularly to primates and rodents, and through human-to-human transmission, including close contact, which increases the risk of rapid spread. This outbreak is occurring amid other health crises, including measles, meningitis, and polio, straining the public health response.

In response, UNICEF DRC is using targeted social and behaviour change (SBC) strategies to engage communities, promote preventive behaviors and counter misinformation. To lead these efforts, UNICEF is recruiting an SBC Mpox Response Coordinator (P5 level) on a six-month temporary basis, based in Kinshasa. This role will ensure that SBC messages are effective, culturally appropriate, and well-coordinated with national efforts.

The SBC Mpox Response Coordinator will work under the administrative supervision of the Chief of SBC in Kinshasa, working closely with the UNICEF Incident Manager, field offices and partners. The coordinator will conduct field missions as needed to support local teams and partners, build community resilience, and facilitate confidence-building, ultimately supporting a more effective and sustainable Mpox response across the DRC.

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Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Under the supervision of the Chief Social Behavior Change, the SBC Mpox Response Coordinator, P5, will have the following tasks.

1. SBC Response Coordination and National Support

2. Design and Implementation of CREC Activities

3. Operationalization and Advocacy for CREC

4. Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing

5. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptive Management

6. Field Support and Operational Guidance

7. Resource Mobilization and Advocacy

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  SBC Mpox Response Coordinator, P5, TA, 6 Months Kinshasa DRC - Emergency.pdf

 

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Minimum requirements:

EDUCATION

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Communications, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science or another relevant field. 

EXPERIENCE

At least ten (10) years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social and behavior change, risk communication, community engagement, social development programme planning, development communication, public advocacy, or other relevant fields.

LANGUAGE

Fluency in English and French is required. Proficiency in an additional UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an advantage.

EDUCATION

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Communications, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science or another relevant field. 

EXPERIENCE

At least ten (10) years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social and behaviour change, risk communication, community engagement, social development programme planning, development communication, public advocacy, or other relevant fields.

LANGUAGE

Fluency in English and French is required. Proficiency in an additional UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an advantage

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