Social & Behavior Change Officer (Temporary, 11 months)

About the role

The Social & Behavior Change (SBC) Officer will support UNICEF’s Nampula field office in designing, managing, monitoring and evaluating evidence‑based SBC strategies that promote child rights and improve health, nutrition, education and protection outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Generate and use research, data and evidence to inform SBC program design and measurement.
• Design, plan and implement SBC activities that are grounded in social and behavioural evidence.
• Monitor and evaluate SBC interventions in both development and emergency contexts.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief of the Nampula field office, the SBC specialist in Maputo and the wider SBC team.
• Contribute to the development of inclusive and innovative SBC approaches for the country programme.

Required profile

• Mozambique national.
• Relevant experience in social and behaviour change, community engagement or programme management.
• Ability to work under the guidance of senior staff and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Temporary 11‑month appointment with UNICEF.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact programmes for children in a humanitarian setting.
• Professional development within a global organization.