Social & Behavior Change Officer (NO-2), TA, (11 months)
Quick answer
UNICEF Burundi is hiring a mid-level Social & Behavior Change Officer (NO-2) for 11 months in Bujumbura, Burundi, to support risk communication and community engagement interventions, with a focus on public health emergencies and community resilience.
- Role
- Social & Behavior Change Officer (NO-2), TA, (11 months)
- Organization
- UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location
- Bujumbura – Burundi, ESAR
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
UNICEF Burundi is seeking a qualified and passionate Social & Behavior Change Officer to provide quality technical and operational support for the deployment of data-driven risk communication and community engagement interventions. The role aims to strengthen community trust, promote protective behaviors, and improve access to essential services. The officer will support the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of these interventions, ensuring community perspectives guide decision-making. This position is crucial in addressing public health emergencies and enhancing community resilience.
What you'll do
- Support the elaboration, updating, and implementation of plans and microplans for risk communication and community engagement in priority areas.
- Strengthen the collection, analysis, and use of social and behavioral data and community feedback.
- Support the production and dissemination of harmonized messages and contribute to the prevention and management of rumors and misinformation.
- Strengthen community participation, the inclusion of vulnerable groups, and accountability to affected populations.
- Improve the coordination of risk communication interventions and their integration into the different pillars of the response.
- Strengthen the capacities of national, decentralized, and community actors and promote the respect of quality standards.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Communication, Anthropology, Sociology, Social Sciences or related field
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in social and behavior change, risk communication, community engagement, public health or humanitarian action
- Fluency in French and Kirundi
- Experience in the preparation or response to public health emergencies, particularly Ebola/Marburg, cholera, Mpox, measles, polio, or other epidemic-prone diseases
- Experience with social listening mechanisms, community feedback, community accountability, rumor management, or production of social and behavioral data
- Experience working with government, UN system, NGOs, media, or community structures
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Bujumbura, Burundi, ESAR.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Communication, Anthropology, Sociology, Social Sciences or related field, at least 2 years of relevant professional experience, fluency in French and Kirundi, and experience in public health emergencies.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by September 24, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job location is specified as Bujumbura, Burundi, so it is not remote.
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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