UNICEF recruits 01 Communication for Development Consultant for Polio/Measles Responses
Communication for Development Consultant for Polio/Measles Responses
Job Number: 522622 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Angola
Work Type : Consultancy
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
Under the supervision of the C4D Manager, the consultant will support the Measles and Polio responses by supporting the design and implementation of social mobilization and community engagement component of the 6-months outbreaks response.
The consultant will:
Contribute to the development of a communication plan to underpin the technical response, in
collaboration with the government and civil society partners.
Provide technical input to the overall response strategy, including the implementation of the
operational work plans and provision of authoritative advice and support to operational units.
Provide technical input to the overall response strategy, including the implementation of the
operational work plans and provision of authoritative advice and support to operational units.
Provide leadership and strengthen the existing communication teams by emphasizing team building and collaboration as daily routine with national/international partners.
Report on progress, achievements, and where additional assistance is required.
The consultant support to the team at the country office will ensure that the response is:
1. Aligned with the government/Ministry of Health (MOH) plans and strategies, and
2. Aligned with the latest outbreak response SOP
The consultant will be based in Lunda Norte and will travel in affected areas. He/She will work in close coordination with the UNICEF sections and with the counterparts at provincial level and in collaboration of communities, health workers, social mobilizers, churches, NGOs, CBOs and FBOs in the provinces affected by emergency situation to deliver the following:
Assess communication needs and existing capacity of and prepare C4D action plans aligned with microplans, including monitoring plan, for target provinces as part of Polio response including monitoring and evaluation plan. Action plan and M&E framework approved by UNICE. First draft for approval 10 days after the signature of the contract
Support the implementation of 4 rapid assessments in Lunda Norte and Lunda Sul (baseline and endline) Final reports of the rapid assessments June-Sept, 2019.
Facilitate and lead the reinvigoration of a social mobilization and/or communication working group
or the expansion of an existing one. Reports on the efforts to revitalize the communication working groups at provincial level and in the most affected municipalities June-Sept, 2019
In the target provinces, coordinate and facilitate 30 trainings with UN agency and other UNICEF partners including health officials, local media, local administrative, community leaders and social mobilizers. 10 trainings conducted according to UNICEF standards June-Sept, 2019
Develop and tailor health information products for various target populations/audiences, based on
careful assessment of community knowledge, practices, and behaviors 10 communication materials developed and/or identified and ready for production June-Sept, 2019
6. Ensure that microplans (at least in priority areas) include social data and information on
social mobilizers and leaders by the time of the first response. Microplans with social data and information on social mobilizers and leaders by the time of the first response. June-Sept, 2019
Support the set up social mobilization teams with delegated authorities at the sub-national level, as needed, and oversee the structure until the end of the outbreak with performance monitoring. Weekly reports on social mobilization activities June-Sept, 2019
Submit monthly progress report of Communication for Development activities, results and coordination meetings with the partners, and produce relevant content to donor reports Monthly reports submitted on time June-Sept, 2019
Produce 4 life interest stories 2 stories submitted and approved June-Sept,
10. Participate in the coordination meetings of the team of provincial and municipal level. Participation in at least 2 coordination Meetings with partners and deliver of reports June Sept, 2019
11. Submit final report on the C4D interventions, including results and lessons learned, according to UNICEF template Final report submitted and approved
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
University degree in social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or other related social science field is required with emphasis on participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, training and impact evaluation of communication interventions.
5 years of professional experience in areas of social development program planning, communications and social mobilization, advocacy and/or related areas or proven experience in communication and social mobilization for immunization programs.
High ethical standards and understanding of sensitivities relating to children’s rights.
Previous experience with Polio outbreaks is an asset.
Previous experience in social mobilization and community engagement in the area of immunization is an asset.
Fluency in Portuguese and English required.
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:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Closing Date Tue Jun 11 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)