Communication for Development Officer

Title     Unicef
Start Date     Jan 7, 2013
End Date     Jan 21, 2013
Job Information    

Post: Communication for Development Officer

Grade: NOB

Duty Station: Kampala

Type and Duration of Appointment: Fixed-Term Appointment (One year with possible extension)

Purpose of the post:

Under the close supervision of the Communication for Development (C4D) Specialist, the incumbent will assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a behaviour change and social mobilization strategy to support UNICEF’s mission in the country by; assisting in identifying appropriate partners and building alliances to orient them on country programme expected results and to solicit their involvement in the implementation of the country programme; working with partners on design, development, pre-testing and evaluation of culturally relevant programme communication materials and activities; monitoring the implementation of programme communication activities by reviewing progress and identifying constraints through field visits, consultations with government counterparts, partners and community and UNICEF programme staff; preparing analyses and reports.

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Attributes:
University degree in the social/behavioural sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education).

Two years of practical professional work experience in social development, preferably in the areas of participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, behaviour change and community empowerment.

Proven skills in communication, networking, advocacy and negotiation, especially at the community level.

Knowledge of current developments in the fields of communication for development, including IEC, behaviour change, social mobilization, participatory rural development, adult learning theory, community organization and participation.

Core Values (Required): Commitment; Diversity and Inclusion; Integrity

Core Competencies (Required): Communication; Working with People; Drive for Results

Functional Competencies (Required): Formulating Strategies and Concepts; Relating and Networking; Persuading and Influencing; Applying Technical Expertise; Learning and Researching; Planning and Organizing.
1. ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered.

2. UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

3. Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the most recent performance evaluation report.

4. If applications are sent by email, please clearly indicate the position applied for and use this order to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_ MukasaApplication.

5. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.

6. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for applications is 21 January, 2013.

Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to:

Human Resource Specialist,

UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,

Plot 9, George Street,

P.O. Box 7047, Kampala-Uganda.

Via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org