Communication for Development Officer, NOB, Karachi

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

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.

And we never give up.

For every child, Vaccine!

Pakistan was the sixth country in the world to sign and ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child, less than one year after it was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989. However, children and adolescents living in Pakistan still face acute challenges.

UNICEF supports the Government of Pakistan to accelerate progress for children, work to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and help children realize their rights under the Convention on the Rights of Children. This will be made through, among others things, strong partnerships with provincial authorities, teachers and health professionals, frontline workers and social mobilisers, communities and families, and of course the children and adolescents themselves.

In particular, UNICEF will work so that:

• Every child survives and thrives -- being in good health, immunized, protected from polio and accessing nutritious food.
• Every child learns.
• Every child is protected from violence and exploitation and registered at birth.
• Every child lives in a safe and clean environment, with access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation.

To learn more about UNICEF’s work in Pakistan, please visit the country website www.unicef.org/pakistan and videos on YouTube and Vimeo

The Communication for Development Officer (Temporary Appointment), under the general supervision of the Communication for Development Specialist Fixed Term and in close collaboration with UNICEF, government, WHO PEI and other partner counterparts provides technical and operational support to the C4D Specialist and internal colleagues by administering, implementing, monitoring and/or evaluating a variety of C4D initiatives and activities to promote community engagement and participation, and measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization in support of the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) and immunization objectives in Sindh. Particular focus will be on ensuring that all high-risk Districts and Union Councils have communications plans in place which are based on the available epidemiological/surveillance data, campaign results and other data to improve vaccine acceptance and subsequently contributes to polio campaign efforts in reducing missed children towards achievement of Polio eradication in Pakistan

How can you make a difference?

• Support development and facilitate implementation of evidence driven communication plans of action aiming at: (a) behavior development/change at the individual/household levels; (b) social mobilization of civil society organizations; and (c) increased community participation in PEI programmes.
• Collect, synthesize, draft and/or organize materials and related documentations for evidence based C4D strategies and plans (as a component of NEAP and CO Programmes) to ensure optimum impact, scale and sustainability of achievements/results.
• Support the C4D Specialist (FT) in the development of the overall work plan for PEI activities, monitors compliance and provides support and guidance to ensure objectives are met. This includes performance planning, monitoring and appraisal.
• Provides technical support to communication personnel in high risk Districts, to ensure communication strategies are in place in the high-risk Districts and Union Councils. Plans must address appropriate challenges based on analysis of campaign and surveillance data in Sindh.
• Develops partnerships with individuals, groups and organizations whose support is essential to ensuring support for high risk groups for PEI, achieving advocacy and communication objectives. Focus is on strengthening their capacity through appropriate advocacy and communication training, access to updated information, supplies and equipment and through experience-sharing.
• Monitors implementation of communication activities for PEI and other relevant issues by reviewing progress and identifying constraints through review of monitoring reports field visits, consultation with government counterparts, partner, and community and UNICEF staff in Sindh. Responsible for producing a monthly progress report which will be shared with the supervisor. Update Provincial Emergency Operation Center (PEOC) on progress and challenges for communication.
• Share best practices and knowledge learned/products with partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners/users and disseminate products to key audiences including partners.
• Support the organization, administration and implementation of capacity building initiatives, including partnerships with training and academic institutions, to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners across programme sectors in C4D planning, implementation and evaluation in support of programmes/projects. Develop training materials for training activities, and revise and update them as necessary.
• Assess and recommend potential contacts, networks, resources and tools to support maximum impact and outreach of C4D initiatives.
• Support the section in review of the content of mass media promotion material, Information Education and Communication Material and technical presentations.
• Plan and prepare for an emergency situation.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public health, public relations or another relevant technical field. First university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant field (as identified above) combined with 2 additional years of relevant professional experience communication, participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, participatory research, training and impact evaluation of communication interventions and/or other directly related technical fields may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• A minimum of 2 Years (Two years) progressively responsible professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: planning and management of social development programme planning, communication for development, public advocacy, adaptation and application of communication planning to specific programmes, social research, public health programming, communication for development, or another related area. Must have Knowledge and experience of the PEI programme and will be considered as an asset
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA)

Competencies required for this post are Nurtures, Leads and Manages People, Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness, Works Collaboratively with others, Builds and Maintains Partnerships, Innovates and Embraces Change, Thinks and Acts Strategically, Drives to achieve impactful results, Manages ambiguity and complexity with others.

View our competency framework at Competency Framework Brochure.pdf

Life at UNICEF

Working at UNICEF is highly rewarding. With attractive remuneration package encompassing competitive pay and benefits, a culture that helps staff thrive and diverse opportunities for personal and professional development, we aim to help you maintain a fulfilling life both at and outside the office.

We make sure you and your loved ones receive the resources and care that you need to thrive. Our contracts, benefits and wellbeing policies and initiatives ensure that you are well equipped to effectively deliver for children such as;

• Tax exemption, family allowances, hardship benefits, 10 UN holidays and annual leave allowance, maternity, paternity, adoption leave, medical and dental insurance, pension etc.
• Career support, staff wellbeing programme, breastfeeding policy, flexible work arrangements, childcare room, family support, policies & initiatives, security etc.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply

Remarks:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• HEC Attested Degrees are a pre-requisite for employment at UNICEF. During the recruitment process candidates will be required to present HEC attested degrees/certificates.