Junior Social Behaviour Change and Communication Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International University contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International University contracts.

Description of task

Under the supervision of Deputy Country Director, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Research & Strategy

• Conduct/ support formative research as applicable for the SBC Projects, in collaboration with the Research Division of the relevant Government Ministries and other research institutions;
• Cupport the development of SBC strategy with a clear roadmap;
• Support the development of ToR for engaging with agencies, partners, and other SBC organizations to conduct formative research, strategy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation;
• Liaise with agencies and other partners as required for developing materials and other relevant tools and job aids;
• Actively engage with the new KOICA project (“SN5S”), Conduct pre-test and revise materials as required before printing and distribution.

Capacity building

• Actively engage with the new KOICA project (“SN5S”), conduct capacity building activities to increase the effectiveness of relevant Government staff, Community Health Workers, Mother Support Groups, School Clubs, Smallholders Farmers, Community Leaders, Traders, and partners to implement demand creation programming for SBCC among key populations;
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners, and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives;
• Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral, and assisting them with analysis and queries;

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Coordinate with monitoring team to develop M&E plan and coordinate with other programs to ensure alignment;
• Regularly monitor and report data for program reports and feedback integration;

Stakeholder collaborations and partnerships

• Engage with key stakeholders, UN agencies, and other development agencies to ensure alignment with program objectives and catalyse partnerships;
• In collaboration with the key stake holders, UN agencies, and other development agencies support the preparation of International day including World Food Day, 16 days of activism, etc.

Reporting and documentation

• Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities to support informed decision making internally and externally;
• Compile field stories and qualitative assessments from time to time for reports and other information to be shared externally.

Other

• Support the development of proposals on social and behaviour change communications for funding from international donors;
• Support the development of concept notes for new project initiation
• Gather evidence and develop knowledge management space on SBCC initiatives in TL

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Secondary education

Education - Additional Comments:

Currently studying towards a degree or recently graduated (no longer than 12 months prior to application) in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field.

Required experience:

Experience remark:

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 2 years) in utilising communications techniques to enhance functional outputs
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Other development programme/project experience

Area of expertise details:

Learning Expectations

Learning and development are a central part of the UN University Volunteer’s assignment and take place before, during and after his or her assignment in the field. Ideally, offering diverse opportunities for learning and development aim to strengthen the volunteer’s skills and competences, improve the quality of the assignment and keep the volunteer’s motivation high.

Learning elements for the UN University Volunteer include the development of:

Professional skills: including specific competencies and reflection on assignment-related abilities; and on-the-job skills such as time management, problem solving, team building; and career preparedness such as interview skills, CV preparation, job searching.

Inter-personal skills: including communication and listening skills; multi-cultural awareness and cultural competency; and conflict and stress management.

Volunteering-related skills: including leadership; civic responsibility; and engagement and active participation.

Beyond the learning opportunities provided by UNV, the host agency will support knowledge and capacity development in the technical areas that are relevant to the UN Youth Volunteer’s assignment. The host agency will provide, at its expense, UN University Volunteers with equal opportunity to participate in training courses and workshops offered to its personnel.

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

This assignment is funded by KOICA, therefore only Korean nationals are eligible to apply.

UN University Volunteers must be 29 years old throughout the entire period of service. Eligible candidates must therefore be born on or after 1 September 1992.

Please apply via the link below. You can then either log in if you already have an account or register via ‘Candidate Signup’.

You may apply to a maximum of three assignments per advertisement and indicate your order of preference in the ‘Additional Remarks’ section of your profile.

Application deadline: 11 April 2021

Selection process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment. Interviews will be conducted by the UN Host Entity between 28 April and 21 May.

COVID-19: The assignment start date may be postponed due to COVID19.