SBC in Education Editor, COE

Role Overview

This consultancy will develop two evidence-based resources: an investment case for Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) in education, and a compendium of effective SBC practices. Through a review of academic and programme literature and interviews with key stakeholders, the consultant will synthesize evidence that UNICEF can use to shape education programming, support advocacy and fundraising, and connect policy ambitions with the realities of schools and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a structured desk review of academic and grey literature on SBC in education, including relevant reports from the Global Partnership for Education and Education Cannot Wait.
• Interview key stakeholders in UNICEF Country Offices and Centres of Excellence to gather perspectives, examples and practical lessons.
• Analyse how SBC approaches can advance school access and retention, gender-transformative education, safer learning environments and inclusive education.
• Examine the contribution of SBC to community participation, parenting practices, learning outcomes, skills development, social accountability and education workforce motivation.
• Identify how national education policies and regulations can be translated into implementation that reflects community needs and circumstances.
• Prepare an SBC in Education Investment Case that presents the evidence and its relevance to programme design, advocacy and fundraising.
• Develop a compendium of SBC practices, organising useful examples and lessons to inform future education work.
• Edit both documents for analytical clarity, consistent terminology and alignment with UNICEF editorial standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social and Behavioural Sciences, Education, Communication or Journalism.
• At least 10 years of experience in research and editing.
• Strong knowledge of social and behaviour change methods, including the approach set out in UNICEF’s SBC Programme Guidance.
• Extensive editing experience and familiarity with UNICEF editorial standards for writing, terminology and style.
• Demonstrated analytical, technical and organisational skills for conducting desk research and synthesising evidence.
• Professional proficiency in English and French.
• Knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.