UNICEF recruits 01 Communication for Development Officer
Communication for Development Officer, NO-B), Nairobi, Kenya, #109945, Temporary Appointment 364 days
Job Number: 521061 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Kenya
Work Type : Temporary Appointment
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.
For every child, promote health
https://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/kenya_contact.html
How can you make a difference?
The C4D Officer will work closely with the C4D specialist for Health, and the UNICEF KCO Health Specialist, responsible for Immunization, in the provision of behaviour change communication technical support to Health through the Ministry of Health and implementing partners. Specifically, the staff member will provide support to the Vaccines Unit in the promotion of routine immunization programme and in particular the GAVI supported initiatives.
KEY EXPECTED AREAS OF WORK
Provide technical support to the C4D specialist for Health
Support MoH, Health Promotion Unit in coordination of integrated behaviour change communication interventions at national and selected counties.
Support the introduction of New Vaccines
Support planning, implementation and monitoring of Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization activities during campaigns including Polio Campaigns and other routine immunization campaigns
Support GAVI counties in implementing Communication activities as per County Specific Communication plans
Support counties in implementation of School and Nomadic strategies for Routine Immunization in low performing counties
Any other duty assigned by the C4D Manager or C4D Health Specialist
IMPACT OF RESULTS
Contribute to the overall goal of the new GoK/UNICEF Country Programme 2018-2022
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
University degree in Communication, Social Sciences, or any other relevant field of discipline
At least 2 years’ experience in the areas of communication for development planning, media and material development, preferably in the area of communication for the Immunization programme.
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Knowledge and familiarity with UNICEF work.
Previous experience supporting the health sector in communication for development related areas
Ability to research, analyze and synthesize information is an asset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Ability to provide quality products, with minimum supervision and to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work with government counterpart at national and county level
LANGUAGE
Fluency in English and knowledge of the local working language of the duty station.
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:
Functional Competencies (Required)
Applying Technical Expertise [Level II]
Relating and Networking [ I ]
Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I ]
Planning and Organizing [Level II]
Persuading and Influencing [ I ]
Learning and Researching [ II ]
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 Apr 16 2019 21:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)