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Streamlined Behavioral Science, Narrative Mapping & Communication Framework

UN RCOTanzaniaRemote
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:3 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021270942Posted on:20 Jul 2026
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Overview

The online volunteer will research Tanzania’s media and information environment, map audiences and trusted messengers, and apply behavioral science frameworks to climate narratives. The assignment will produce evidence-based messaging, stakeholder maps and a practical communication framework for UN coordination.

Languages

Required: English

Desired: Swahili

Job Areas

  1. Communications, Media & Public Relations
  2. Research, Science & Academia

Minimum Experience

Not listed

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Review Tanzania’s media landscape and document climate-related misinformation patterns
  • Map priority audiences, stakeholders and trusted messengers
  • Apply COM-B and EAST frameworks to behavioral barriers and communication choices
  • Develop evidence-based message framing and narrative recommendations
  • Present findings and hand over a practical communication framework

Requirements

  • Advanced degree or equivalent experience in behavioral science, social psychology, strategic communication or a related field
  • Experience in desk research, qualitative analysis and stakeholder mapping
  • Strong analytical writing capability in English
  • Experience designing campaigns or behavior-change interventions

Skills

Behavioral scienceNarrative analysisQualitative researchStakeholder mappingStrategic communicationClimate communication

Tools

COM-BEAST

Additional info

  • Online volunteer assignment for 12 weeks
  • Knowledge of Tanzania’s media, civil society and community context is an asset