Monica Maurya

Social & Behavior Change (SBC) Expert | Specialist in Evidence-Based Strategies, Youth Engagement & Climate Action | 20+ yrs Strengthening Systems & Partnerships | Resource Mobilization & Knowledge Management.

Role
Officer Social and Behaviour Change at UNICEF
Location
Bhopal, MP, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Monica Maurya

Development professional with over 20 years of experience in social and behavior change (SBC) at National and International level, currently serving as SBC Officer at UNICEF Madhya Pradesh. I collaborate with the Government of MP to implement SBC strategies targeting Child nutrition, health, drinking water, sanitation and protection. Demonstrated expertise in leveraging domestic funding of over USD 3 million, integrating SBC indicators into DHIS2, and leading emergency communication response campaigns for Polio, COVID 19, Mpox that reached extensive communities and youth networks. Skilled in behavior management and youth engagement, with a proven track record of fostering multi-sectoral partnerships and driving measurable shifts in policy and community practices. Passionate about translating behavioral insights into actionable strategies, as evidenced by contributions to SBC preparedness and response initiatives, resource mobilization, and innovative communication platforms.

Experience

  1. Officer Social and Behaviour Change

    UNICEF

    Jun 2018 — Present · Bhopal, IN

    As SBC Officer in Madhya Pradesh, I work closely with the Government of MP to scale up SBC strategies targeting anemia reduction, immunization, WASH, and positive parenting. I successfully leveraged SBC finances of over USD 3 million in domestic funding, integrated SBC indicators into DHIS2, and led COVID-19 response campaigns that reached over 2 million communities and youth. My ability to lead multi-sectoral partnerships, foster government ownership, and translate behavioural insights into action has resulted in measurable shifts in both policy and community practices.

Education

  • Dr. Harisingh Gour University (Sagar University)

    Master of Arts - MA, Sociology

  • Dr. Harisingh Gour University (Sagar University)

    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  • INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, DAVV, INDORE

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and Services

    2000 — 2002

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