Partnership and Fundraising Officer
Nigeria
July 3, 2026
Full-timeJuly 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Overview:
UNICEF Nigeria supports the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMHSW), the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and State Primary Health Care Boards to strengthen both operational and demand components of the national immunization programme, with the goal of boosting routine immunization (RI) coverage and reducing zero dose prevalence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The SBC Specialist (TA) will provide technical leadership, coordination, and programmatic oversight for SBC interventions that contribute to improved RI outcomes, ensuring that social data, community insights, and evidence‑based strategies inform routine immunization programming at national and subnational levels. Key functions include designing and implementing studies to understand behavioral drivers, collaborating with health authorities to roll out SBC interventions, driving advocacy and community mobilization efforts, and establishing partnerships to amplify immunization information.
Required Qualifications:
Proven, substantive experience in Social and Behavior Change for immunization programmes, including work in humanitarian, complex, or health emergency contexts. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi‑stakeholder platforms and build consensus across various sectors.
Educational Background:
An advanced university degree in Social and Behavior Change, Communication for Development, Public Health, Development Communication, or a relevant social science field such as Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education, International Studies, or Community‑Based Development is required.
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Social and Behavior Change, social development programme planning, demand generation for immunization, public advocacy, or another related field is required. Experience working with immunization programmes is a strong asset.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
Additional Notes:
UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNICEF Nigeria supports the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMHSW), the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and State Primary Health Care Boards to strengthen both operational and demand components of the national immunization programme, with the goal of boosting routine immunization (RI) coverage and reducing zero dose prevalence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The SBC Specialist (TA) will provide technical leadership, coordination, and programmatic oversight for SBC interventions that contribute to improved RI outcomes, ensuring that social data, community insights, and evidence‑based strategies inform routine immunization programming at national and subnational levels. Key functions include designing and implementing studies to understand behavioral drivers, collaborating with health authorities to roll out SBC interventions, driving advocacy and community mobilization efforts, and establishing partnerships to amplify immunization information.
Required Qualifications:
Proven, substantive experience in Social and Behavior Change for immunization programmes, including work in humanitarian, complex, or health emergency contexts. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi‑stakeholder platforms and build consensus across various sectors.
Educational Background:
An advanced university degree in Social and Behavior Change, Communication for Development, Public Health, Development Communication, or a relevant social science field such as Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education, International Studies, or Community‑Based Development is required.
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Social and Behavior Change, social development programme planning, demand generation for immunization, public advocacy, or another related field is required. Experience working with immunization programmes is a strong asset.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
Additional Notes:
UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
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