Aug 30, 2018
Job Number: 515499 Location: Kebbi Contract duration: 11.5 months Work Type: Consultancy Major Tasks to be accomplished
Under the supervision of the Communication for Development Specialist (NOC) and coordination of the State EU Programme Coordinator, work with State EU project team to guide implementation and monitoring of C4D interventions, in line with the workplan and results framework
Facilitate partnership at LGA and community levels (working with all institutions and structures) on effective implementation of the EU-MNCH programme
Participate in, facilitate and provide reports on implementation of interpersonal communication, community dialogue sessions and engagement with various participant groups under the EU Project
Lead processes of advocacy to key influential persons in Kebbi State (especially Traditional and Religious Leaders and Heads of Ward Development Committees) for support to EU-MNCH programme, especially promotion of MNCH behaviours
Support capacity development activities on C4D for Community-Oriented Resource Persons (CORPs), Voluntary Community Mobilizers (VCMs), Ward Development Committees (WDCs), Faith-based groups, women and youth groups for effective promotion of MNCH behaviours at community level
Document processes, key outputs, constraints and lessons learnt in the various platforms of C4D programming
Supervise community activities that promote health seeking behaviour among caregivers in Kebbi State, in line with the EU project, including social events, festivals and commemorative events
Participate in and provide short Reports on the activities of the state Social Mobilisation Technical Committees (SOMTECs)
Support extensive documentation of all activities under the EU Project, including development and publication of 8 Human Interest Stories per year and a Quarterly EU Programme Newsletter and frequent Social Media outputs
Produce quarterly Newsletters to give visibility to the programme and donors
End Product:
Annual State work and operational plans
Monthly progress reports, including outreach services data, etc.
Reports of Workshop/Meetings with actionable recommendations
Quarterly reports of milestones achieved to advance project implementation, in line with Results Framework
Quarterly EU-MNCH Newsletters
Minimum Qualifications
University Degree in Social Sciences, Communication, Humanities, Public Health or related technical field.
Five years’ experience working on Programme Communication/Communication for Development
Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language an asset. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station, an asset.
Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions and very good training skills.
Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
Willingness to travel to remote regions of the country
Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
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