SBC & PSEA Expert

Job Description

Title: SBC & PSEA Expert

Company Name: Environment and Infrastructure Management Solution Limited (EIMS)

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Engineering Firms

Published: 14 May 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Arts (MA) in Social Science, Master of Arts (MA) in Public Health, Master of Arts (MA) in Development Studies
∎ Master’s degree in Social Science, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
∎ Master’s degree in Social Science, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles within the humanitarian or development sector.
∎ Prior experience working with UNICEF or other UN agencies is highly desirable.
∎ In-depth knowledge of Behavior Change Communication (BCC)/Social and Behavior Change (SBC) approaches.
∎ Proven experience in PSEA and safeguarding monitoring within community-based programmes.
∎ Strong command of qualitative research methods, including tool development and field data collection with developing monitoring framework.
∎ Excellent writing, analysis, and communication skills in English
∎ Deep understanding of the Rohingya refugee response and local cultural context.
∎ Ability to work independently in remote and challenging environments.
∎ Female candidate is strongly encouraging to apply.
∎ Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles within the humanitarian or development sector.
∎ Prior experience working with UNICEF or other UN agencies is highly desirable.
∎ In-depth knowledge of Behavior Change Communication (BCC)/Social and Behavior Change (SBC) approaches.
∎ Proven experience in PSEA and safeguarding monitoring within community-based programmes.
∎ Strong command of qualitative research methods, including tool development and field data collection with developing monitoring framework.
∎ Excellent writing, analysis, and communication skills in English
∎ Deep understanding of the Rohingya refugee response and local cultural context.
∎ Ability to work independently in remote and challenging environments.
∎ Female candidate is strongly encouraging to apply.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Conduct qualitative assessments with parents, caregivers, and children to evaluate behavioral change progress under UNICEF’s community-based programmes.
∎ Monitor and assess the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of Community Feedback Mechanisms (CFM), including Integrated Feedback Channels (IFCs) and sectoral platforms.
∎ Conduct periodic monitoring on the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and sustainability of SBC interventions.
∎ Provide field-based insights and data for Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM), Rapid Needs Assessments, End-user Monitoring, and Outcome Assessments.
∎ Assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding PSEA and Child Safeguarding among beneficiaries and implementing partners.
∎ Monitoring the accessibility, community perception, and trust in PSEA reporting channels available to programme participants.
∎ Monitor the visibility and availability of PSEA/CSG communication materials (e.g., posters, hotlines, focal point contacts) in programme sites.
∎ Support community consultations on PSEA and behavior change interventions, ensuring voices of marginalized groups are captured.
∎ Assist in developing and adapting tools, guideline and methodologies for monitoring SBC and safeguarding activities.
∎ Provide clear, timely, and analytical reports to EIMS and UNICEF PMR and Programme teams.
∎ Perform other relevant tasks as requested in alignment with the TPM objectives.
∎ Collaborate with community groups, stakeholders, and local authorities to ensure inclusive participation and feedback loops.
∎ Document and report field findings, lessons learned, and best practices to inform future interventions.
∎ Job Context:
∎ As part of its partnership with UNICEF, EIMS is seeking a qualified and experienced SBC & PSEA Expert who will play a critical role in monitoring the behavioral change interventions and safeguarding systems implemented through UNICEF-supported programmes. This role involves conducting field assessments, analyzing feedback mechanisms, assessing community knowledge and perception, and reporting on safeguarding indicators to enhance programme effectiveness and accountability.
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Conduct qualitative assessments with parents, caregivers, and children to evaluate behavioral change progress under UNICEF’s community-based programmes.
∎ Monitor and assess the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of Community Feedback Mechanisms (CFM), including Integrated Feedback Channels (IFCs) and sectoral platforms.
∎ Conduct periodic monitoring on the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and sustainability of SBC interventions.
∎ Provide field-based insights and data for Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM), Rapid Needs Assessments, End-user Monitoring, and Outcome Assessments.
∎ Assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding PSEA and Child Safeguarding among beneficiaries and implementing partners.
∎ Monitoring the accessibility, community perception, and trust in PSEA reporting channels available to programme participants.
∎ Monitor the visibility and availability of PSEA/CSG communication materials (e.g., posters, hotlines, focal point contacts) in programme sites.
∎ Support community consultations on PSEA and behavior change interventions, ensuring voices of marginalized groups are captured.
∎ Assist in developing and adapting tools, guideline and methodologies for monitoring SBC and safeguarding activities.
∎ Provide clear, timely, and analytical reports to EIMS and UNICEF PMR and Programme teams.
∎ Perform other relevant tasks as requested in alignment with the TPM objectives.
∎ Collaborate with community groups, stakeholders, and local authorities to ensure inclusive participation and feedback loops.
∎ Document and report field findings, lessons learned, and best practices to inform future interventions.
∎ Contract duration: Up to December, 2025. (Position will extend based on availability of fund).
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Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Read Before Apply:

Interested candidate are invited to submit their resume and cover letter [email protected] by May 20,2025 [ Please include ,(Example: Position, Application Name in the Subject Line ]