United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement: “KCO/A&P/2015-039”
Candidates who applied previously are welcome to re-apply.
Open
Only to Kenyan NationalsKenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement: “KCO/A&P/2015-039”
Candidates who applied previously are welcome to re-apply.
Duty Station: Nairobi
Communication Specialist, NO-C
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Post #05826
Date of Issue: 25 September 2015
Date of Issue: 25 September 2015
Applications are hereby invited from suitably
qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya
Country Office (KCO), Nairobi
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Advocacy
and Partnerships, contributes to the conceptualization, planning, execution,
monitoring and evaluation of a public advocacy and communication strategy to
get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political
will in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives at national and county
levels, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
·
With the Chief of Communication
develops and implements a public advocacy and communication strategy to get
children’s’ and women’s issues into the public domain, and strengthens
political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives. Develops key
partnerships with parliamentarians, county leaders, civil society organizations
and other leaders to advance the social policy advocacy agenda. Develops
communication indicators and monitors the impact of communication and advocacy
strategies.
·
Develops close collaboration with
mass media through activities such as organizing visits to project sites,
facilitating photo coverage and TV footage, and utilizes both digital media and
traditional media when appropriate to generate and maintain public interest in
children’s and women’s issues, to tell the story of UNICEF's cooperation to a
wider audience.
·
Coordinates the development, posting
and maintenance of new and updated material for the UNICEF Kenya web-site.
Identifies the need for radio and television programmes, publications,
photographs etc., to advocate and promote organizational/programme goals within
the country, and manages their production and distribution to the target
audiences. Adapts and disseminates advocacy materials from New York, Geneva and
the Regional Office to identified target audiences, arranging translations into
local language(s), as necessary.
·
Strengthens capacity of groups
and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of
advocacy and communication objectives through appropriate advocacy and
communication training, access to updated information, supplies and equipment
and through experience-sharing.
·
Engages nationally known
personalities and organizes special events and activities to support country
programme goals. Generates public support for special events, including
the launch of the UNICEF flagship publication, e.g. the State of the World’s
Children Report.
·
Assists the Country Office, HQ and
the Regional Office in identifying and writing feature stories and other
material to facilitate global/regional advocacy and fund-raising activities,
particularly in support of National Committee efforts to mobilize resources.
·
Identifies, recruits and supervises
technical resources and consultants, as necessary, for the above activities.
·
Plans visits of Goodwill ambassadors,
National Committee representatives and Executive Board members, including
preparation of information materials (e.g., press releases, programme summaries,
country fact sheets and media kits), and makes the necessary logistical
arrangements.
·
Participates in UN Communication
Group meetings, including support for the development and implementation of the
Communicating as One advocacy and communication strategy (e.g. articles for
monthly newsletters, media briefings and coordination of UN day activities with
other members of the UNCG).
Required Qualifications: Advanced university degree in Communication,
Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the
communication area, combined with an advanced university degree in a related
discipline.
Experience: Five years progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media or interactive digital media, of which two years should be in developing countries.
Experience: Five years progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media or interactive digital media, of which two years should be in developing countries.
Language: Good knowledge of English language and knowledge of
the working language of the duty station.
Competencies:
Competencies:
Core Values (Required)
i) Commitment
·
Diversity and Inclusion
·
Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
·
Communication [II]
·
Working with People [I]
·
Drive for Results [I]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
·
Formulating Strategies and Concepts
[I]
·
Relating and Networking
[I]
·
Persuading and Influencing [I]
·
Applying Technical Expertise [I]
·
Learning and Researching
[II]
·
Planning and Organizing
[II]
How to Apply
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum vitae, P-11 form (CLICK HERE to download) - (Internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenhrvacanciesD@unicef.org
Please indicate: Reference No. “KCO/A&P/2015-039” in the email subject.
United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement: “KCO/EDU/2015-036
Duty Station: Dadaab
Vacancy Announcement: “KCO/EDU/2015-036
Duty Station: Dadaab
Education Specialist, NO-C
Post #90621
Open to Kenya Nationals Only
Date of Issue: 25 September 2015
Open to Kenya Nationals Only
Date of Issue: 25 September 2015
Applications are hereby invited from suitably
qualified candidates to fill the above position in UNICEF Kenya, to be based in
Dadaab.
Purpose of the Post: Under overall guidance of Chief of Field
Operations and Emergency, and technical support from the Chief of Education,
assist in the management of the Dadaab Field Office and development, design,
planning, implementation and management of the Education programme in the five
Dadaab Refugee Camps.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Represent UNICEF at the Dadaab
level in all matters related to
UNICEF’s programme planning and implementation, resource management, supply
prepositioning, distribution and use of supplies are adequately managed for the
refugees and host community.
Provide leadership, guidance and
supervision of the Dadaab Field Office staff, and ensure staff safety and
security is given paramount importance.
2. Technical Leadership in education sector
2. Technical Leadership in education sector
·
Analyzes, evaluates data and
information on trends in the education sector in Dedaab and provides evidence
based information to county government, and Nairobi office in order to increase
access to quality ECDE, Primary and alternative Basic Education for refugees and
host communities groups of children.
·
Identifies relevant interventions and
capacity building needs including trainings for key education stakeholders
required to expand access and increase enrolment for children in Pre-primary
and primary schooling in formal and non-formal settings in selected
Counties.
·
Contributes to the situation analysis
and its periodic update through accurate and complete monitoring and analysis,
and the timely preparation or finalization of sectoral input, using gender
disaggregated data and analysis.
3. Programming and Management
·
Be rresponsible for overall
development and establishment of the Field Office work plans, monitoring
compliance, and providing support and guidance to ensure objectives are
met.
4. Coordination:
·
Interact with other UN agencies
especially UNHCR, Government and other partners, NGO's, and bilateral agencies
in the different stages of programme implementation in Dadaab.
·
Follow up on implementation of
recommendations and agreements if any.
·
Provide technical support,
orientation and guidance to implementing partners and government officials on
appropriate technical and institutional capacity-building measures to achieve
programme goals and expand coverage of services in the refugee camps.
5. Field Monitoring and
reporting:
·
Conduct field assessment visits in
the refugee camps and in the host community for evaluating programme
effectiveness, identifying bottlenecks and instituting remedial measures.
·
Ensure timely preparation and
submission of progress/status reports required from the Field Office for
management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis and assessment,
annual reports.
6. Resource Mobilization:
·
Identify possible donors and maintain
close liaison with the Nairobi Office for fundraising for the refugee operation
and ensure visibility as well communication for partners is done on timely
manner.
Required qualifications,
competencies, technical background and experience
Education:
·
An Advanced University Degree in
education, economics, psychology, sociology or other social science field is
required.
Experience:
·
A minimum of 5 years of professional
experience in social development planning and management in education and
related areas at the international level, some of which preferably in a
developing country is required.
·
Relevant experience in a UN system
agency or organization is an asset.
Language:
·
Fluency in English is
required.
·
Knowledge of another official UN
language or a local language is an asset.
Core Values
·
Commitment
·
Diversity and inclusion
·
Integrity
Core competencies
·
Communication [ II ]
·
Working with People[ II ]
·
Drive for Results [ II ]
Functional Competencies:
·
Leading and Supervising
[I]
·
Formulating Strategies and Concepts
[II]
·
Analyzing [III]
·
Deciding and Initiating Action [II]
·
Relating and Networking [II]
·
Applying Technical Expertise [III]
How to Apply
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum
vitae, P-11 form (CLICK HERE to
download) - (Internal candidates should attach copies of their last two
Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenhrvacanciesC@unicef.org
Please indicate: Reference No. “KCO/EDU/2015 - 036” in the email subject.
Closing Date: 08 October 2015
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from Kenyan nationals, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Regret letters will only be sent to shortlisted candidates.
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenhrvacanciesC@unicef.org
Please indicate: Reference No. “KCO/EDU/2015 - 036” in the email subject.
Closing Date: 08 October 2015
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from Kenyan nationals, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Regret letters will only be sent to shortlisted candidates.