UNICEF is hiring a Social & Behavior Change Officer for Karachi, Pakistan under Temporary Appointment for 364 Days. This NO-2 Grade position is in the Social and Behavior Change category with an estimated salary of 450,000 to 555,028 PKR per month. The role focuses on Communication for Development, Capacity Building, Programme Planning, and Community Engagement. No gender preference. Last date to apply: 22 June 2026.
Organization: UNICEF | Contract Type: Temporary Appointment | Duration: 364 Days
Grade: NO-2 | Categories: Social and Behavior Change | Gender: No Preference
Apply: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/593780 | Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Key Functions & Accountabilities – UNICEF SBC Officer Karachi 2026
1. Research and Evidence for SBC Programs: Support in generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, ensure effective implementation, measurement, and monitoring of SBC programs and outcomes in both development and emergency contexts. Build the evidence base for Social and Behavior Change.
2. Design and Implement SBC Activities: Design, plan and implement SBC activities backed by social and behavioral evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in both development and humanitarian contexts.
3. Implementation & Partnership Building: Implementation of SBC by mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors and teams, and partnership building across Community, UC, District, and Provincial level.
4. Continuous Capacity Building: Conduct TNA, designing, development of resources and training execution for UNICEF staff and implementing partners. Strengthen SBC and C4D capacity at all levels.
5. ComNet Coordination: Ensure ComNet coordination and accountability at community, UC, District and provincial level. Support community feedback mechanisms and social listening.
Minimum Requirements – UNICEF Social Behavior Change Officer NO-2
1. Education: A university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in a social and behavioral science, including sociology, anthropology, communication studies/communication for development, psychology and/or related field is required.
2. Work Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, communication for development or social and behaviour change, public advocacy or another related area. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
3. Skills: Communication For Development, Capacity Building, Programme Planning, Engagement, Social Development, Humanitarian. Strong skills in behavioral insights, participatory research, and community engagement.
4. Language Requirements: Proficiency in English and Urdu is required. Knowledge of Sindhi and other local languages preferred.
Desirable Qualifications – UN Jobs Pakistan Social Development
1. Additional Experience: Experience in international organizations, human centered design, behavioral insights, social listening, randomized controlled trials, participatory research, humanitarian emergency experience, community feedback mechanisms, polio eradication experience.
2. Context Experience: Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
3. UN Languages: Knowledge of another official UN language Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish is an asset.
UNICEF Competencies Required for This Post
1. Builds and maintains partnerships
2. Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
3. Drive to achieve results for impact
4. Innovates and embraces change
5. Manages ambiguity and complexity
6. Thinks and acts strategically
Why Join UNICEF as Social & Behavior Change Officer Karachi
1. UN Career: Work with UNICEF, the world’s leading organization for children. NO-2 grade offers UN salary scale and benefits.
2. High Impact Role: Lead Social and Behavior Change initiatives for health, nutrition, education, WASH, and child protection across Sindh. Direct role in polio eradication and emergency response.
3. Competitive Salary: 450,000 to 555,028 PKR per month plus health insurance, pension contribution, annual leave, and dependency benefits as per UN terms.
4. Professional Development: Access to UNICEF’s global learning on C4D, behavioral science, human centered design, and SBC. Work with technical experts.
5. Field Exposure: Based in Karachi with travel to districts. Work with government, ComNet, CSOs, and communities at UC and district level.
How to Apply for UNICEF SBC Officer Job 2026
Step 1: Visit UNICEF Careers: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/593780
Step 2: Create account on UNICEF e-recruitment portal. Upload CV, cover letter, and academic degrees.
Step 3: Apply for Social & Behavior Change Officer, NO-2, Karachi. Job ID: 593780.
Step 4: Ensure you meet requirements: Bachelor’s in social sciences + 2 years experience in C4D, SBC, programme planning.
Step 5: Submit before Last Date: 22 June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: For detailed TORs, scan QR code or visit UNICEF official website jobs.unicef.org.
About UNICEF Social and Behavior Change Programme Pakistan
UNICEF Pakistan’s SBC section works to address behavioral and social barriers affecting children and women. Key areas include immunization, polio eradication, nutrition, education, birth registration, and emergency response. The SBC Officer will support evidence generation, community engagement, and capacity building of ComNet and partners across Sindh.
Apply Now: If you have a degree in sociology, anthropology, communication for development, or psychology with 2 years experience in SBC, C4D, or social development, apply for UNICEF Social & Behavior Change Officer Karachi before 22 June 2026. Salary 450,000 to 555,028 PKR per month. No gender preference.
