Social & Behavior Change Specialist (NO-3) – Fixed Term, Addis Ababa

About the role

Under the supervision of the Chief of Health (P5), the Social & Behavior Change Specialist will lead the design, implementation, monitoring and scale‑up of evidence‑based health SBC and community engagement strategies to improve health outcomes in Ethiopia.

Key responsibilities

• Generate and apply health‑related SBC evidence to inform programme design.
• Design, plan and implement integrated SBC interventions across primary health care, RMNCAH and immunisation.
• Strengthen community engagement, accountability and demand for quality health services.
• Support partnerships, coordination and resource mobilisation for SBC activities.
• Build capacity and systems for sustainable SBC implementation.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in social and behavioural science, public health, communication for development or a related field.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in SBC, community engagement, risk communication or health promotion.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of an additional UN language or local language is an asset.

Required skills

• Design and implementation of Social and Behavior Change programmes.
• Behavioural research, social listening and evidence generation.
• Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) in development and humanitarian settings.