Open for both International and national candidates

Remote with travels to Brasilia

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How can you make a difference?

The consultant will support UNICEF Brazil in the development of an intersectoral Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) strategy to prevent corporal punishment and other forms of physical violence against children, building on the evidence generated by UNICEF’s formative diagnoses (to be shared by UNICEF). The assignment will focus on designing and facilitating a partner-driven process to translate evidence into a practical SBC strategy and an accompanying work plan.

The strategy-building process will include: (i) a three-day, in-person workshop in Brasília with selected actors from the Child Protection System (Sistema de Garantia de Direitos) and other relevant stakeholders, during which the consultant will facilitate the available evidence, introduce SBC concepts and frameworks, and guide the joint development of the strategy; (ii) follow-up work by thematic working groups, established during the workshop, to prepare short preparatory notes and inputs; and (iii) a two-day online consolidation workshop to finalise the strategic direction, priorities, and implementation approaches. The strategy will subsequently be presented in an additional 2-day in-person meeting in Brasília for validation of the proposed strategic directions, implementation approaches, and partner roles and responsibilities. Following this workshop, the consultant will revise the draft strategy and work plan and submit a near-final version of the strategy and work plan for UNICEF-led review with partners, before producing the final approved SBC strategy and work plan. The hired professional will be responsible for:

• Work plan, methodology and facilitation design: based on the findings and recommendations from the research, prepare a detailed methodology and work plan for the overall strategy-building process, including the agendas, invitations, session plans, facilitation approaches, and materials and tools for both the in-person and online workshops.

• Delivery of the two in-person workshops in Brasília (first 3 days, second 2 days): develop and deliver all content for the workshops. The first should include presenting the available evidence, explaining SBC and relevant frameworks, and facilitating structured discussions that lead to agreed strategic pillars, priority audiences, behavioural objectives, and roles for partners. The final in-person validation workshop should be dedicated to validating the draft strategy and work plan at the level of strategic directions, implementation approaches, partner roles and responsibilities, and key decisions, while identifying any agreed revisions and outstanding issues to be addressed in the near-final draft for UNICEF-led circulation and final partner review.

• Consolidation, drafting and finalisation: support the establishment and coordination of partner working groups and provide ongoing support, templates/guidance for preparatory notes; design and facilitate the two-day online consolidation workshop sessions; draft the SBC strategy and work plan; incorporate feedback received through the validation processes; and deliver all the final approved documents and annexes.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Social and behaviour change SBC.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Communication, sociology, anthropology, psychology, public relations, international relations, education or another relevant technical field in social or behavioural sciences.
Work Experience: A minimum of eight years of professional experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral change strategies and/or research at the national and/or international levels is required. Candidates must attach to their candidacy a list or portfolio containing examples of research and strategies/plans they have commissioned, coordinated, led, or conducted in the field of behaviour change.
Skills:Demonstrated ability to stay current with new developments in the SBC field. Familiarity with new and emerging approaches such as behavioural insights, human-centred design, and social listening, among others is a plus. Proven ability to manage relationships with and engage partners, including government counterparts at different levels, as well as civil society partners and local communities.
Language Requirements: Fluency in Portuguese is required.
Desirables: Experience with child protection research and programming related to Ending Violence Against Children in Latin America and the Caribbean region is a strong asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal xxx3105.docx
Technical proposal: Candidates must submit a portfolio/list of relevant examples (at least three, but more is encouraged) research and strategies/plans commissioned, coordinated, led, or conducted in the field of behaviour change.

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

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Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Consultant to develop intersectoral strategy on EVAC, Communications section, 6 Months, UNICEF Brasilia, Home-based with travel, Req: 593990