This is a 6 month Temporary Appointment based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia.
Purpose of the Position
Under the general guidance of the C4D Specialist (ACSD), the incumbent will be responsible for the design, formulation, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a behavioural change public information strategy, plan of action and programme activities in support of the repose to polio and other broader health / child survival initiatives, such as EPI; Water, Sanitation Hygiene (WASH); and Nutrition.
Under the general guidance of the C4D Specialist (ACSD), the incumbent will be responsible for the design, formulation, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a behavioural change public information strategy, plan of action and programme activities in support of the repose to polio and other broader health / child survival initiatives, such as EPI; Water, Sanitation Hygiene (WASH); and Nutrition.
Key Expected Results
Under the guidance of the C4D and overall Polio Team, the staff will complete the following major tasks:
Under the guidance of the C4D and overall Polio Team, the staff will complete the following major tasks:
Programme communication programme strategy, plan and implementation for demand creation and behavioural change
Design, manage, and facilitate the implementation of public Information strategy, plan of action and activities for strategic communication and promotion for social and behavioral change in support of polio and other broader health / child survival initiatives, such as EPI, WASH and Nutrition delivery.
Participate in the budget planning and ensure the compliance and the optimal appropriation of allocated programme funds. Update budgets and monitor expenditure.
Participate in strategy development and operational planning and ensure collaboration with broader health / child survival initiatives, such as EPI, WASH, Nutrition, as appropriate for the national plans and priorities.
Define or revise indicators to measure progress of interventions.
Programme communication and Public Information messaging and materials
Organize the research, development, pre-testing, and production of culturally relevant communication materials for mass and print media.
Evaluate of mass media environment in Somalia, especially radio networks, specifically around the geographic constraints of the on-going SIAs, and other broader health / child survival initiatives, such as EPI, WASH, Nutrition programme focusing on consumption patterns and any available mass communication metrics and other tools.
Work with the Social Mobilization, C4D and Media Teams to ensure that the messages deployed on the ground are in tandem with mass media messaging to improve recall and effectiveness across the board.
Work with the C4D Team to create a content development plan, starting with message development and pre-testing to scheduling and adaptations for response to the polio outbreak and other country programmes
Partnerships for social mobilization
Develop and enhance strong partnerships with media houses and marketing agencies for demand creation and promotion of participation in social and behavioral changes supportive of programme goals.
Develop and enhance strong partnerships with media houses and marketing agencies for demand creation and promotion of participation in social and behavioral changes supportive of programme goals.
Engage local media owners and leverage media buys to develop a content integration strategy operational.
Coordination, collaboration and oversight
Ensure cross sectorial collaboration with relevant UNICEF programmes and other health initiatives in alignment with country programme plans and the polio endgame strategy
Ensure cross sectorial collaboration with relevant UNICEF programmes and other health initiatives in alignment with country programme plans and the polio endgame strategy
Provide effective coordination and technical support to government counterparts and other partners in the development and strategic use of Public Information and Education for social development.
Participate in and update regional and HQ partners on polio activities.
Participate in regional coordination initiatives, updates and information sharing especially for the polio outbreak response.
Coordination of creative and advertising activities
Assist in the development of Scope of Work for creative agency and develop criteria for selecting a suitable agency to work with across the polio and other country programmes. Participate in the selection of agency and execution of roll out plans
Work with the selected creative agency to develop the required media and execution plans for the upcoming polio and other broader health / child survival initiatives, such as EPI, WASH, Nutrition campaigns with performance benchmarking and built-in results reinvestments
Monitoring and evaluation
With the Assurance and M&E Teams explore monitoring systems to evaluate impact and deployment of the communication and public information programmes. In absence of any such tools, consider conducting spot surveys to provide impact assessment.
With the Assurance and M&E Teams explore monitoring systems to evaluate impact and deployment of the communication and public information programmes. In absence of any such tools, consider conducting spot surveys to provide impact assessment.
Work with national M&E team to define polio specific and other broader health / child survival initiatives, such as EPI, WASH, Nutrition, as indicators for processes, outcomes and impact
Oversee research activities, including liaising with agencies for social investigation and pretesting of materials and messages
Provide country level updates for regional and global forums
Deliverables
Develop public information strategy for integrated messaging: Health, WASH, Nutrition
Identify and ensure marking firm contracted to support development of messages and materials Long Term Agreements with radio and television stations in the zones
Identify local partners within the zones who can support the development of mass media messages for both radio and television
Roll out the public information strategy
Document success stories on the use of media and social mobilisers
Participate in preparing presentations for various fora
Develop monitoring system to enable tracking outputs and impact
Develop public information strategy for integrated messaging: Health, WASH, Nutrition
Identify and ensure marking firm contracted to support development of messages and materials Long Term Agreements with radio and television stations in the zones
Identify local partners within the zones who can support the development of mass media messages for both radio and television
Roll out the public information strategy
Document success stories on the use of media and social mobilisers
Participate in preparing presentations for various fora
Develop monitoring system to enable tracking outputs and impact
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in the social/behavioural sciences, (Mass Media Communication, Marketing and advertising, Psychology, and Health Education) with emphasis on Mass communication for demand creation and behaviour change and social mobilization. A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Specialist qualifications in communication, advertising and marketing
At least 5 years’ experience in working with reputable national and international organizations
Proven experience in the development sector, especially Polio, is highly desirable
Knowledge and understanding of the Polio Eradication Initiative is critical
Experience in developing mass media campaigns for health interventions and working with creative and media agencies is required
Ability to work on a strict and ambitious timeline
Proof of track record in crises management
At least 5 years’ experience in working with reputable national and international organizations
Proven experience in the development sector, especially Polio, is highly desirable
Knowledge and understanding of the Polio Eradication Initiative is critical
Experience in developing mass media campaigns for health interventions and working with creative and media agencies is required
Ability to work on a strict and ambitious timeline
Proof of track record in crises management
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Competencies (Required)
Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results
Core Competencies (Required)
Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results
Functional Competencies (Required)
Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, Creativity Planning and Organizing
Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, Creativity Planning and Organizing
Remarks
The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
How to apply:
Please go to http://bit.ly/1clMQ60 or visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our e-Recruitment system, and search using keywords “communication for development” for additional details/to apply before deadline.
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