UNICEF recruits 01 C4D Specialist, Master Trainer (Capacity Building Coordinator), P-3
C4D Specialist, Master Trainer (Capacity Building Coordinator), P-3, TA, Goma, Ebola’s Response
Job Number: 522977 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Congo, Dem. Rep
Work Type : Temporary Appointment
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The Minister of Health (MoH) of the Democratic Republic of Congo declared a new outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) on August 1st 2018, following the confirmation of four cases of Ebola in the Mabalako health zone of the territory of Beni, North Kivu province, Eastern DRC. As of today, over 2,000 cases have been reported across 18 high-risk health zones in both North Kivu and Ituri provinces. Since then UNICEF multi-disciplinary teams from WASH, C4D, Psycho-Social, security and Logistics were deployed to the region as part of the first intervention team in support of the Government response team. In this same month, the government and partners successfully ended the Ebola epidemic in the Equateur region, that spread between May and August 2018. The C4D teams in Equateur played a major role in the response and was integrated in all response commissions. As part of effective coordination of the current response, the Ministry of Health has designated UNICEF as co-lead for the Risk Communication and Community Engagement Commission (RCCE).
The evolving epidemic is concerning as we are witnessing a fragile and unpredictable expansion of the epidemic, especially considering a highly politicized region with strong mistrust and opposition to the government who is leading the response. Other contributing elements include active movements of the population due to a strong business culture, a population who for decades has been victim of abuse and violence, presence of highly politicized youth groups, and communities who are facing for the first time a strange and unknown disease, whose rigid protocols threatens and disrespects local culture, tradition and religious practices.
How can you make a difference?
UNICEF DRC is in need of a well-qualified and experienced candidate to lead the coordination and the development of a capacity building team that will assure that RCCE teams receive and maintain the necessary skills to respond to the dynamic changes and volatile situation. This includes the development of a capacity building strategy with master trainers and cascade training into all affected and non-affected health zones. Responsibilities will also include leadership and coordination of international and local partners who are implementing trainings and briefings in all health zones in both Ituri and North Kivu Provinces.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS.
Update capacity building modules to reflect the dynamic situation
Assure planning and cooperation with UNICEF’s Ebola senior RCCE team in Goma.
Responsible for quality assurance of cascade trainings
Responsible for monitoring and documentation of trainings in health zones.
Coordinate field teams, timeline, budgets, and reporting.
To work with the communications commission on planning and execution of action plans
Represent UNICEF RCCE in strategic meetings.
Participation in TC calls with HQ, Regional Office and Geneva WHO team to assure alignment and sharing facts and trends in the field.
Contribute to the development of strategic communication strategies and plans.
Assure consensus and strategic coordination between international and national partners on the ground.
Work with external coms and professionals to assure minimum visibility of RCCE and collaborate with the C4D Section for the documentation of best practices.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Post is based in North Kivu, Goma coordination center, with travel to other locations. Transportation and security to and from these areas will be controlled, monitored and managed by the UN, UNICEF and security regulations and MUNUSCO). Staff travel must be authorized and planned by security commission.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Advanced university degree in behavioural and/or social sciences (anthropology, sociology, psychology, social development, etc.) or public health. Understanding of – or training in – current developments in the field of communication for development theory and research, participatory processes, media; as also strategic communication planning, behaviour analysis, formative research and evaluation. A relevant 1st University Degree in one of the above sciences, with qualifying experience, may also be accepted in lieu of the Advanced University Degree.
At least 6 years of solid work experience in C4D, of which at least 2-4 years in emergency contexts or dealing with emergency issues, 4-6 years in developing country contexts.
Proven experience in coordinating and/or facilitating multi-agency C4D preparedness and response in emergencies. Experience in emergency response to outbreaks (Ebola, Cholera, etc.) or understanding of outbreak/risk communications and dealing with the media is an asset
Knowledge of and experience in the social, political and economic environment of West and Central Africa will be an asset
Fluency in French, good English level.
Duration of assignment
3 months, with opportunity for renewal if necessary
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are….
View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Closing Date Mon Jun 17 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)