Senior Adviser – Social & Behavior Change (RCCE) – P-5

About the role

The Senior Adviser will provide strategic leadership and oversight of UNICEF’s Social and Behavior Change (SBC) and Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reporting to the Chief SBC and the Ebola Coordinator, the role will co‑lead coordination mechanisms at national and provincial levels and ensure alignment between SBC priorities and the Incident Management structure.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the design, implementation and monitoring of SBC/RCCE activities across the country.
• Co‑coordinate multi‑partner response mechanisms with government, UN agencies, NGOs and community structures.
• Ensure technical coherence between UNICEF SBC strategies and the Ebola Incident Management/Coordination framework.
• Provide strategic guidance to field offices and support rapid deployment to affected provinces and health zones.
• Produce technical guidance, situation analyses and communication tools for targeted, community‑led engagement.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in social and behavior change communication and risk communication in emergency settings.
• Proven leadership in coordinating multi‑stakeholder health responses, preferably in Ebola or similar outbreaks.
• Strong ability to work under pressure, adapt to rapidly changing contexts and travel frequently.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an advantage.

Required skills

• Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC)
• Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE)
• Strategic planning and coordination
• Public health emergency response

What we offer

• Fixed‑term six‑month appointment with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to influence a critical Ebola response and work with a global humanitarian organization.
• Professional development and exposure to high‑level multi‑partner coordination.