Communication for Development Specialist -
Emergency P3
Closing date: 29 Oct 2012
UN Children's Fund
Justification
A timely, well integrated and sustained communication response
in emergency situations is necessary to ensure that affected caregivers,
families and communities have access to accurate information and know about the
services and supplies that prevent diseases, harm, abuse and
exploitation.
This is particularly important for the most vulnerable
populations – which typically are children and women.
The UNICEF’S Core Commitments for Children (CCC) updated guideline (2010) mainstreamed Communication for Development (C4D) as a cross cutting component and programmatic commitment.
The UNICEF’S Core Commitments for Children (CCC) updated guideline (2010) mainstreamed Communication for Development (C4D) as a cross cutting component and programmatic commitment.
To operationalize the C4D component of CCC, standards, including
for the assessment of capacities and to facilitate the establishment of
appropriate mechanisms had/are being developed.
C4D was an integral component of the overall UNICEF KCO response to the recent Horn of Africa drought emergency.
C4D was an integral component of the overall UNICEF KCO response to the recent Horn of Africa drought emergency.
Specifically, C4D provided support to the Emergency
Communication Centre (ECC), facilitated dissemination of key disease prevention
messages through radio and initiated mechanisms for engaging affected
communities in the North East Provinces of Kenya.
Lessons learned in this regard revealed limitations and
weaknesses in coordination mechanisms, limited technical capacity of partners
to play a lead role in strategic planning and coordination of C4D intervention
and lack of frameworks and strategies to guide C4D operations in emergencies.
The initial and limited C4D involvement of UNICEF in Dadaab had kicked started a process of engaging UNHCR and other partners to facilitate a greater understanding of C4D needs in emergency, the importance of coordination and developing frameworks and capacity for appropriate C4D response.
The initial and limited C4D involvement of UNICEF in Dadaab had kicked started a process of engaging UNHCR and other partners to facilitate a greater understanding of C4D needs in emergency, the importance of coordination and developing frameworks and capacity for appropriate C4D response.
UNHCR had increasingly picked up its role of C4D coordination
and implementation but there is still a significant need for UNICEF technical
involvement to shape and support the processes and ensure that outcomes benefit
children.
Based on lessons learned of the UNICEF KCO response to the Horn of Africa emergency which necessitated the need to put in place a strategy of C4D emergency preparedness and response, UNICEF KCO engaged the services of a C4D Specialist to respond to the identified need on Temporary Assistance (TA) basis.
Based on lessons learned of the UNICEF KCO response to the Horn of Africa emergency which necessitated the need to put in place a strategy of C4D emergency preparedness and response, UNICEF KCO engaged the services of a C4D Specialist to respond to the identified need on Temporary Assistance (TA) basis.
Resultantly, a framework of C4D response for different emergency
scenarios across all UNICEF Sectoral programmes and a Communication strategy in
support of a Joint Education sector strategy had been developed.
Technical support for the implementation of the Framework
and the communication strategy is crucial for greater results for children in
the Dadaab refugee camp and in emergency situation.
This need is further underlined by the predictions of rains and
flooding in several parts of the country and the recent identification of Polio
case in the camp indicating to the need for intensified C4D action that builds
on existing mechanisms and facilitates greater communication coordination for
greater results for children.
It is against this premise that the UNICEF Kenya Country Office requires the services of a C4D Specialist Emergency Communication (TA) at P/L3 level for a period of 1 year to carry out the tasks outlined below.
Scope of Work
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of C4D Section, the C4D Specialist Emergency would in close coordination with the UNICEF KCO C4D Section and Field Office teams/programme section colleagues and in close collaboration with appropriate UNICEF counterparts and partners, facilitate the finalisation of the UNICEF KCO Communication for Development framework for different emergency scenarios (i.e. diseases outbreak, flood, drought), in support of UNICEF section programme Emergency preparedness and response, facilitate the development of its implementation plan and establishment of mechanisms for its implementation, build UNICEF in-house, counterparts and partners capacity for implementation and provide on-going C4D technical for the implementation of C4D emergency response.
Specific tasks:
Working in close coordination with the UNICEF KCO C4D Section and Field Office teams/programme section colleagues and in close collaboration with appropriate UNICEF counterparts and partners and guided by the UNICEF CCC and Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPRP):
It is against this premise that the UNICEF Kenya Country Office requires the services of a C4D Specialist Emergency Communication (TA) at P/L3 level for a period of 1 year to carry out the tasks outlined below.
Scope of Work
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of C4D Section, the C4D Specialist Emergency would in close coordination with the UNICEF KCO C4D Section and Field Office teams/programme section colleagues and in close collaboration with appropriate UNICEF counterparts and partners, facilitate the finalisation of the UNICEF KCO Communication for Development framework for different emergency scenarios (i.e. diseases outbreak, flood, drought), in support of UNICEF section programme Emergency preparedness and response, facilitate the development of its implementation plan and establishment of mechanisms for its implementation, build UNICEF in-house, counterparts and partners capacity for implementation and provide on-going C4D technical for the implementation of C4D emergency response.
Specific tasks:
Working in close coordination with the UNICEF KCO C4D Section and Field Office teams/programme section colleagues and in close collaboration with appropriate UNICEF counterparts and partners and guided by the UNICEF CCC and Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPRP):
- Facilitate
consultations with relevant UNICEF section programme colleagues,
government counterparts and partners to gain consensus on the C4D
emergency preparedness and response framework, finalise the framework and
facilitate the development of its national and sub-national implementation
plan.
- Facilitate
the pre-positioning, development and production of appropriate
communication messages in support of sector programme emergency response
and periodically revise the Country Office C4D emergency preparedness and
response framework as the need may arise.
- Facilitate
the establishment of the appropriate coordination mechanisms that is
required for the operationalization of the C4D emergency framework, define
the capacity building needs for its implementation and carry out capacity
building as required.
- Develop
a cross sectional C4D plan for UNICEF’s programmes in Dadaab and make
clear recommendations on how on-going C4D response across programme areas
can be integrated or coordinated for greater results for children and
facilitate its implementation.
- Provide
timely on-going technical support for the implementation of the emergency
Dadaab education strategy particularly for operational research to inform
C4D planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and for the office
wide C4D emergency preparedness and response planning and implementation.
- Participate
and engage at relevant emergency preparedness/response meetings and forums
and ensure timely preparation and sharing of emergency communication
updates for Sitreps as required.
- Provide
C4D technical support to UNICEF Field Offices (Lodwar, Kisumu, Garissa,
and Dadaab) for emergency operations as need arise.
- Provide
technical inputs as requested/required for identifying support and
partnership for emergency communication, including for development and
review of proposals, donor reporting, revision of PCAs, LTAs, SSAs and
contracts related to media, social mobilization and provision of services
on prioritized emergency settings.
Expected Deliverables
- Finalised
Country Office emergency C4D preparedness and response framework and its
Operational Plan by end December 2012
- C4D
strategy in support of UNICEF supported programme in Dadaab refugee
- Cross
sectional C4D plan for UNICEF’s programmes in Dadaab with recommendations
on how on-going C4D response across programme areas can be
integrated/coordinated camp by end January December 2012.
- Action
on/process of development of Emergency C4D messages commence by January
2013
- Monthly
reports/updates of progress of C4D emergency response framework implementation
at national and sub-national levels.
- Existence
of coordination mechanisms and commencement of implementation of C4D
emergency framework by February 2013
- Timely
inputs into identifying support and partnership for emergency
communication including for development and review of proposals, donor
reporting, revision of PCAs, LTAs, SSAs and contracts related to media,
social mobilization and provision of services on prioritized emergency
settings.
Desired background and experience
Advanced University degree in Communication, Health Education; social sciences; public health or equivalent with a strong background working with communities. Training or qualification in strategic communication planning, behavior change communication, formative research and evaluation of communication interventions.
At least 5 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 including emergency.
Good communication and analytical skills. Knowledge and experience developing emergency communication strategies and working in C4D in emergency required. Proven skills in communication, networking, advocacy and negotiations; Good knowledge of monitoring and impact assessment of communication response is essential. Experience in the region including working on the Horn of Africa emergency an added advantage.
Fluency in English and strong ability to express ideas and concepts in written and oral form clearly and concisely essential.
Competency Profile (For details on competencies please refer to UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles
i) Core Values (Required)
Advanced University degree in Communication, Health Education; social sciences; public health or equivalent with a strong background working with communities. Training or qualification in strategic communication planning, behavior change communication, formative research and evaluation of communication interventions.
At least 5 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 including emergency.
Good communication and analytical skills. Knowledge and experience developing emergency communication strategies and working in C4D in emergency required. Proven skills in communication, networking, advocacy and negotiations; Good knowledge of monitoring and impact assessment of communication response is essential. Experience in the region including working on the Horn of Africa emergency an added advantage.
Fluency in English and strong ability to express ideas and concepts in written and oral form clearly and concisely essential.
Competency Profile (For details on competencies please refer to UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity
and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication
[ III ]
- Working
with People [ II ]
- Drive
for Results [ II ]
ii) Functional Competencies (Required)
- Leading
and Supervising [ I ]
- Formulating
Strategies and Concepts [ II ]
- Relating
and Networking [ II ]
- Persuading
and Influencing [ II ]
- Applying
Technical Expertise [ II ]
- Entrepreneurial
Thinking [ II ]
iii) Technical Knowledge [ ]
a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required (for the job)
a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required (for the job)
- Knowledge
of current developments in the fields of : communication theory,
motivational psychology, adult learning theory, indigenous media,
community organization and participation, strategic communication
planning, behaviour analysis, formative research and evaluation of
communication interventions.
How to
apply:
Interested and suitable candidates should send their applications with curriculum vitae. Internal candidates should enclose copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports or Performance Assessments Reports to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate reference No. “KCO/C4D/2012/054”
Closing date for receipt of applications is 29 October 2012
“qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply” zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse UNICEF is a smoke-free environment
Interested and suitable candidates should send their applications with curriculum vitae. Internal candidates should enclose copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports or Performance Assessments Reports to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate reference No. “KCO/C4D/2012/054”
Closing date for receipt of applications is 29 October 2012
“qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply” zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse UNICEF is a smoke-free environment
