UN Children's Fund Communication for Development Officer Jobs in South Sudan

UN Children's Fund Communication for Development Officer Jobs in South Sudan



UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.


Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.


The Communication for Development Specialist reports to the Chief of C4D for general guidance and supervision. The C4D Specialist provides technical and operational support for developing a systematic, planned and evidence-based strategy and process for C4D as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation.


Through communication and engagement, as well as the empowerment and participation of stakeholders, communities, children, civil society partners, and government counterparts, s/he promotes measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization.


This subsequently contributes to the achievement of sustainable and concrete results in improving children’s rights, survival and wellbeing in the country.


Responsibilities


  • Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities
  • Implementation of C4D activities
  • Technical and operational support
  • Advocacy, networking and partnership building
  • Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building


    Requirements


  • An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or another relevant technical field.
  • A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, communication for development, public advocacy or another related area.
  • Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
  • Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.


    How to Apply


    Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 29th November, 2018


    For more information and job application details, see; UN Children's Fund Communication for Development Officer Jobs in South Sudan

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