Social and Behaviour Change Officer, NO-2, Temporary Position
Quick answer
UNICEF Philippines is hiring a Social and Behaviour Change Officer (NO-2, Temporary Position) in Manila, Philippines, to support the nationwide HPV vaccination programme and enhance routine immunization efforts. The role involves translating behavioral evidence into actionable strategies and fostering community engagement. The position offers a unique opportunity to apply behavioral science to public health initiatives aimed at improving vaccination outcomes for children in the Philippines.
- Role
- Social and Behaviour Change Officer, NO-2, Temporary Position
- Organization
- UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The UNICEF Philippines is seeking a Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Officer to support the nationwide HPV vaccination programme and enhance routine immunization efforts. This role involves translating behavioral evidence into actionable strategies to overcome vaccination barriers and foster community engagement.
What you'll do
- Generate and apply evidence to understand and address social and behavioural barriers to vaccination
- Design and support SBC strategies for HPV vaccination and routine immunization at national and sub-national levels
- Build capacity and share learning through training, tools, knowledge products and documentation of good practices
- Monitor results and generate learning to continuously improve SBC interventions
- Strengthen SBC systems by contributing to workforce development, institutional capacity, governance, planning and budgeting, and partnerships that embed SBC within government systems
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Social Communication, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Communication Science, Communications, Psychology, Science, Sciences, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communications, public health, behavioral science and any other related fields
- 2 years of relevant work experience in Communication, Social and Behavior Change, Health and Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, social and behavior change, immunization programs, public health, community engagement, risk communication, demand generation, health communication, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, stakeholder coordination and any other related fields
- Fluency in English and Filipino
- Experience in health communication and monitoring
- Experience in working with government and development partners
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Manila, Philippines.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What is the key qualification required?
The key qualification required is a Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Social Communication, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Communication Science, Communications, Psychology, Science, Sciences, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communications, public health, behavioral science and any other related fields.
How can I apply?
Applications should be submitted by September 23, 2026, and can be done through the UNICEF Careers webpage.
Is the job remote?
The work schedule is not specified, but the job is based in Manila, Philippines.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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