Communication for Development (C4D) Specialist, P-3, Niamey, Niger

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. For every Child,an advocate

A complex humanitarian crisis with natural disasters, disease outbreaks, malnutrition and displacement resulting from Boko Haram's violence threatens children's basic rights in the region.

Niger is a landlocked Sahelian country of 20.7 million people, most of whom live in rural areas (84%). The population is young, with 52% of Nigeriens being under 15, and nearly half of the population is poor (45.1%), despite reductions in the poverty rate over the past decade. The country, which ranked last on the 2015 Human Development Index, sees its development constrained by several factors: climatic conditions that hinder rural development, vulnerability due to the absence of economic diversification, high population growth, gender equality issues, low levels of literacy and education, and the size and landlocked nature of the country, which obstruct the provision of essential goods and services to the population.

For more information, please visit our webpage:https://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/niger.html

How can you make a difference?

Join our dedicated team and contribute to 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.

This will involve:

Programme communication strategy and plan of action strategically developed and formulated, and the implementation effectively managed, facilitated and executed for social and behavioural change in support of efficient and effective programme delivery.

Culturally relevant programme communication materials designed, pre-tested, and produced timely, meeting requirements and quality standards.

Strong partnerships with community groups, leaders and other partners in the community and civil society developed and enhanced for promotion of participation in social and behavioural changes supportive of programme goals.

Effective training materials and activities organized, developed and implemented to build capacity in participatory and behaviour communication at various government levels.

Technical support effectively provided with government counterparts in the development and effective use of communication for social development.

Monitoring and evaluation of programme activities and preparation of reports timely and properly undertaken. Findings, experiences, lessons learned, best practices and new methods effectively shared with government officials, programme staff, and other partners.

Budget properly planned, monitored and controlled, ensuring allocated funds optimally appropriated in line with HACT rules and procedures.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree (Master's) 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. *A first level University degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with an additional two years of relevant work experience in social norms and behaviour change communication field or a direct related field may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, planning and management of social development programmes, including two years in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.

Fluency in English and French are required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) and knowledge of other UN languages.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.To view our competency framework, please clickhere.

Functional Competencies

Leading and Supervising – Level I

Formulating Strategies and Concepts – Level II

Relating and Networking – Level II

Persuading and Influencing– Level II

Applying Technical Expertise – Level II

Entrepreneurial Thinking – Level II

UNICEFis committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

HOW TO APPLY:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=502471