Communication for Development Specialist, NOC, Kabul, Afghanistan - Fixed Term - Open to Afghanistan Nationals Only

Programme & Policy Communications & PR

Overview

Support design and implementation of C4D activities for children's rights.

You have:

• An advanced university degree in social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations, or another relevant technical field is required.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in social development programme planning, communication for development, public advocacy, or another related area is required.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered an asset.

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, development

How can you make a difference?

1. Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities

2. Implementation of C4D activities

3. Technical and operational support

4. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

1. Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities

Conduct and/or participate in comprehensive C4D situation analysis of social, cultural,

economic and political issues in the country/region, including through

national/subnational working groups or committees. Assess/synthesize qualitative and

quantitative information, data and evidence to support the establishment of

comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning the C4D

component of the Country Programme of Cooperation (and UNDAF).

§ Participate in country programme planning and reviews to contribute to discussions on

the underlying and contextual issues to be addressed (e.g. policies, gender/children

inequality, cultural/social behavior etc) to ensure the successful and sustainable delivery

of programme results and provide technical recommendations on approaches, strategies

and plans of action for C4D to promote behavioral and social change.

Prepare or provide quality assurance on materials and related documentations for C4D

strategies and plans (as a component of the CO and/or UNDAF Programmes) to ensure

optimum impact, scale and sustainability of achievements/results.

Collaborate/consult with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to ensure synergy,

integration, coherence, and harmonization of C4D activities with UNICEF MTSP, CO

global communications and advocacy activities and UN System development activities

and initiatives at the CO level, including in humanitarian response.

2. Implementation of C4D activities

Collaborate with, advise and/or consult internal partners and external partners to design

C4D strategies, including formulation, production and testing materials to organize C4D

events and activities to ensure engagement and participation of key audiences, and

maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change, including in

humanitarian response.

Confirm/verify the technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications

strategies, including materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target

audiences (e.g. individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media etc).

Recommend appropriate multiple media formats (e.g. print, digital/social media,

TV/Radio, Web, community networks, etc.). Oversee the production and implementation

of multi-media initiatives for compliance with targets and plans that integrate the latest

evidence.

Carry out C4D advocacy activities with/for a wide range of constituents, stakeholders,

partners, communities, etc. to encourage/promote engagement and dialogue, inclusion,

self determination and participation in mobilizing social, political, behavioral and cultural

change to achieve sustainable programme results on children and women’s rights, equity

and wellbeing. Develop/select materials and other communication tools for C4D events.

Identify, establish and maintain active interaction/relations with media, academia and

other strategic partners to communicate/advocate UNICEF’s competencies and

achievements to ensure their engagement, interests and support in promoting social/political engagement for political action on children’s rights, and measurable changes in social and behavioral outcomes. § Conduct and/or participate in M & E and Evaluation exercises, including country programme previews, meetings and mid-term/annual reviews to assess/report on efficacy/outcome of C4D on UNICEF and CO Strategic Plans/Goals. Recommend timely action to ensure the achievement of results as planned and allocated. Integrate/disseminate lessons learned in development planning and improvements.

3. Technical and operational support

Collaborate with internal CO, RO and/or RO colleagues to contribute to the development

of strategies, approaches, policies and the planning of C4D social and resource

mobilization initiatives in support of programmes/projects implementation and delivery of

results, including humanitarian response.

Participate in CO strategic discussions to collaborate on policy and agenda setting for

C4D advocacy and investments and related external relations and resource mobilization

initiatives.

Participate in budget planning and management of programme funds and prepare

financial plan for C4D initiatives. Monitor/track the use of resources as planned and verify

compliance with organizational guidelines, rules and regulations and standards of ethics

and transparency.

4. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

Identify, build and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration

with strategic partners, e.g. academia; social networks; celebrities, journalist, media, all

sectors/levels of (socially aware) society and critical audience to reinforce cooperation

and/or pursue opportunities for C4D advocacy to promote UNICEF mission and goals for

child rights, social equity and inclusiveness.

Collaborate with internal global/regional communication partners to harmonize, link

and/or coordinate messaging and use of multiple media and communication platforms to

enhance C4D outreach including in humanitarian contexts.

Participate in organizational and/or inter-agency (UNCT; National UN Communication for

Development Roundtable) discussions and planning to collaborate with inter-agency

partners/colleagues in the UNDAF planning and preparation of C4D advocacy and

resource mobilization initiatives including emergencies.

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Implement innovative practices, approaches and latest technology on multiple media and

social/digital platforms and networks for C4D that are appropriate/available for the CO

context and audience.

Institutionalize/share best practices and knowledge learned/products with global/local

partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners, and disseminate these

products to key audiences including donors and partners.

Organize/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of

clients/stakeholders/partners (government and non-government) in C4D planning,

implementation and evaluation in support of programmes/projects including in

humanitarian settings.

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

Education: 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.

Experience: 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.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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

Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)

Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)

Works Collaboratively with others (2)

Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)

Innovates and Embraces Change (2)

Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)

Drive to achieve impactful results (2)

Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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