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UNICEF Job in Abuja for a Communication for Development Manager
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - For 60 years, UNICEF has
been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote
children's survival, protection and development.
The world's largest
provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child
health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education
for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence,
exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary
contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about
making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's
rights organization would like to hear from you.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communication for Development Manager
Job Number: 495753
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Level: P-4
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff
Purpose of the Position
- Under the general guidance of the supervisor, and in close
coordination with the Communication Officer, responsible for the design,
formulation, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a
behavioural change and social mobilization strategy, plan of action and
programme activities in support of the country programme.
Key Expected Results
Programme communication programme strategy, plan and implementation for behavioural change:
- In collaboration with UNICEF management and decision makers and
planners of government, donor organizations and the private sector, the
Communication for Development Specialist designs, manages and
facilitates the implementation of communication policy, strategy and
plans of action aiming at general public and service providers through: (a.) Behaviour development/change at individual/household levels; (b.) Social mobilization of civil society organizations; and (c.) Increased community participation in development programmes for positive social change.
- Makes viable recommendations on operational strategies in the
areas of participatory communication, social mobilization and behaviour
change and on appropriate materials and media to reach target audiences.
Programme communication materials:
- In collaboration with partners, the Communication for
Development Specialist organizes and manages the formative research,
development, pre-testing and production of culturally relevant
communication materials to ensure effective and efficient programme
delivery, including facilitating behaviour change, where necessary.
- Supports the UNICEF global communications objectives and
strategies through development of complementary country specific and
local community materials.
- Ensures the quality, consistency and appropriateness of
communication materials that are developed, produced, and disseminated
to local communities, government officials, other partners and the
press.
Partnerships for social mobilization:
- Develops partnerships with various religious groups, traditional
leaders, teachers, artists and other organized groups in the community,
as well as civil society organizations, to orient them on country
programme goals and to solicit their involvement in the implementation
of the country programme.
- Promotes and influences behaviour development/change at
individual/ household levels, social mobilization of civil society
organizations and increased community participation in development
programmes.
- Promotes a better understanding of children's and women's issues
by assisting in or managing a country level behaviour change and social
mobilization strategy supportive of effective and efficient programme
delivery.
Capacity building support:
- Develops training materials and activities to build capacity in
participatory and behaviour change communication for personnel who are
involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of programme
communication intervention, in support of programme sustainability.
Coordination and collaboration with government and partners:
- Coordinates with government counterparts in the development and
appropriate use of communication for social development aimed at both
individual behaviour change and collective action. Provide technical
support as required.
- Collaborates with government officials, community leaders, UN,
and bilateral agencies and NGOs in the organization of activities,
operational research, advocacy and exchange of information and ideas
supportive of programme communication goals and strategies.
Monitoring and evaluation:
- Monitors and evaluates programme activities on the basis of applied communication research and frequent visits to project sites.
- Provides technical advice to programme staff, government
officials and other counterparts, and coordinates and manages the
evaluative elements of country programme milestone meetings, such as
mid-term reviews, strategy meetings, previews and reviews and annual
reviews.
- Disseminates communication research findings, ensures exchanges
and sharing of experience, lessons learned, best practices, and new
methods to government officials, programme staff, and other UNICEF
partners.
- Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure compliance and achievement
of objectives and recommend corrective action, when necessary, to meet
programme/project objectives.
- Prepares monitoring and evaluation reports in accordance with the established guidelines, methods and procedures.
Budget planning and management of program funds:
- Participates in and contributes to the budget and programme
review and planning. Establishes programme work plans, allocation of
resources, and monitors progress and compliance.
- Monitors the overall allocation and disbursement of programme
funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and
liquidated.
- Takes appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds.
Improves programme efficiency, quality and delivery through a rigorous
and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and
evaluation.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Education Background:
- Advanced University Degree in the Social/Behavioural Sciences,
(Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on
strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social
mobilization, participatory communication, and research.
Work Experience:
- Minimum eight years of progressively responsible professional
work experience in the development, planning and management of social
development programmes, including several years in developing countries,
with practical experience in the adaptation and application of
communication planning processes to specific programmes.
Language Proficiency:
- Fluency in English and a second UN language (IP)
- Fluency in English and the local working language of the duty station (NO).
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values:
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
Core competencies:
- Communication
- Working with People
- Drive for Results
Functional Competencies:
- Leading and supervising
- Relating and networking
- Deciding and Initiating action
- Applying technical expertise
- Formulating strategies and concepts
- Analyzing
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
Application Deadline 10th May, 2016.