United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Kenya
Country Office
Communication for Development Officer - NOA
Communication for Development Officer - NOA
Temporary
Appointment
Date of Issue: 20 May 2013Closing Date: 02 June 2013
Applications are hereby invited from suitably-qualified candidates who are Kenyan Nationals to fill the above position on Temporary Appointment in the Communication for Development Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.
Purpose of Post:
Under
the supervision and the general guidance of the Programme Specialist, Lodwar
Field Office; and the technical guidance of the C4D Specialist Community
Development and , working in close coordination with C4D section team and field
office programme colleagues, the Communication for Development (C4D) Officer is
accountable for providing technical support and assistance to the Field Office
for the design, formulation, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a
communication for behaviour and social change in support of the country
programme.
Major
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Communication engagement strategy and plan, and implementation for behavioural change
1. Communication engagement strategy and plan, and implementation for behavioural change
- Provide
technical support and assistance in the development, management and
facilitation of the implementation of Field Office communication
engagement strategy, plan of action and activities for strategic
communication and promotion for social and behavioural change in support
of country programme delivery.
- Working in close
collaboration with C4D Specialist and UNICEF Lodwar field office head and
colleagues, Country officials and programme Implementing Partners,
provides technical assistance in and contributes to the development,
management and facilitation of the implementation of communication
policy, field office C4D strategy and plans of action aiming at general
public and service providers through:
(a)
Behaviour development/change at individual/household levels;
(b)
Social mobilization of civil society organizations; and
(c)
Increased community participation in development programmes for positive social
change.
(d)
Identification of key communication for development activities/support needs of
Lodwar Field office Rolling Work Plan (RWP) and the development of the C4D
component of the Field office RWP.
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Proposes viable recommendations on C4D strategies, approach, plans,
methods and procedures in the areas of participatory communication, social
mobilization and behaviour change and on appropriate materials and media
to reach target audiences.
2. Programme communication materials
- Provides
technical support and assistance in the research, development, pre-testing
and production of culturally relevant communication materials.
- In collaboration
with partners, assists in formative research, development, pre-testing and
production of culturally relevant communication materials to facilitate
behaviour and social change.
- Facilitate/support
the generation of information and evidence that helps ensure the quality,
consistency and appropriateness of communication materials that are
developed, produced, and disseminated to local communities and households.
3.
Partnerships for social mobilization
- Develops and
enhances strong partnerships with community groups, leaders and other
partners in the community and civil society for promotion of participation
in social and behavioural changes supportive of programme goals.
- Develop
partnerships with various religious groups, traditional leaders, teachers,
artists and other organized groups in the community, as well as civil
society organizations, to orient them on country programme goals and to
solicit their involvement in the implementation of the country programme.
- Promotes and
influences behaviour development/change at community/individual/household
levels, social mobilization of civil society organizations and increased
community participation in development programmes.
4.
Capacity building support
- Supports
development of training materials and activities to build capacity for
participatory and behaviour change communication.
- Supports
development of training materials and activities for capacity building in
participatory and behaviour change communication for personnel involved in
the planning, implementation and evaluation of programme communication
intervention, in support of programme sustainability.
5.
Coordination and collaboration with government and partners
- Provides
effective coordination and technical support to county government
counterparts and other partners in the development and strategic use of
communication for social development.
- Liaises and
coordinates with programme colleagues, counterparts and partners in the
development and appropriate use of communication for social development
aimed at both individual behaviour change and collective action. Provide
technical support as required.
- Provides
assistance and support to programme colleagues, counterparts, partners and
community leaders, in the organization of activities, operational
research, advocacy and exchange of information and ideas supportive of
programme communication goals and strategies.
6.
Monitoring and evaluation
- Monitor and
supports evaluation of programme activities and prepare monitoring
reports, documents and lessons learned.
- Carry out
regular field monitoring of Communication for Development programme,
especially focusing on community health strategy (CHS), Maternal and Child
Health strategy, Early Childhood and Child Protection intervention, WASH
(CLTS, Schools, Community and Health facility WASH).
- Prepares
monitoring and evaluation reports in accordance with the established
guidelines, methods and procedures. Provides technical advice to programme
staff, government officials and partners to coordinate and manage the
evaluative elements of Communication for Development milestone meetings,
such as mid-term reviews, strategy meetings, previews and reviews and
annual reviews.
- Facilitate the
dissemination of communication research findings, and ensures exchanges
and sharing of experience, lessons learned, best practices, and new
methods to government officials, programme staff, and other UNICEF
partners.
7.
Budget planning and management of program funds
- Contributes to
the budget planning and ensure the compliance and the optimal
appropriation of allocated programme funds.
- Provide
professional input in and contributes to the budget and programme review
and planning process. Assists in the establishment of programme work
plans, allocation of resources, and monitors progress and compliance.
- Reviews the
allocation and disbursement of programme funds, ensuring that funds are
properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated.
- Takes
appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds. Improves programme
efficiency, quality and delivery through a rigorous and transparent
approach to programme planning, monitoring and
evaluation.
Required
Qualifications:
- University
degree 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.
Competencies:
- Communication
- Drive for
Results
- Formulating
Strategies and Concepts
- Relating and
Networking
- Applying
Technical Expertise
- Working with People
- Planning and
Organizing
Experience:
Minimum
one year of relevant professional work experience in the planning and
management of social development programmes, including work experience in
developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and
application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.
Previous experience working with pastoralist communities or with similar conditions to those in job area under consideration will be an advantage.
Language(s): Fluency in English and another UN working language required. Knowledge of Kiswahili would be an asset.
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae and Personal History Form (P-11).
Previous experience working with pastoralist communities or with similar conditions to those in job area under consideration will be an advantage.
Language(s): Fluency in English and another UN working language required. Knowledge of Kiswahili would be an asset.
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae and Personal History Form (P-11).
Internal
candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation
Reports to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/C4D/2013-009”in the email subject.
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/C4D/2013-009”in the email subject.
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
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