Job Title: Communication Specialist, Media and External Relations (Polio), P-4
Vacancy No: E-VN-2013-000238
Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisations: United Nations Children's Fund – UNICEF Nigeria
Region: WCARO
Job Level: P-4
Position#: NGR12012
Contract Type: Long-term Staff (FT)
Purpose of the Position:
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Polio Communications, you will be accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of a proactive media engagement strategy for polio eradication programme within the country programme and linked to the National Social Mobilization Working group priorities. The incumbent will take leadership in the proactive engagement of national, state, local and regional media to build awareness and encourage buy in from at risk audiences, key opinion leaders and policy makers; ensure packaging and dissemination of culturally relevant targeted media messages to improve visibility and strengthen education and understanding.
Key Expected Results:
1. Strategic media and advocacy planning
• With technical inputs from the Chief of Polio Communications and the Chief of External Relations, provide overall guidance in the development and implementation of the media and advocacy component of the national polio communication strategy. This should be undertaken in close collaboration with NPHCDA and partners.
• Strategies should be aimed at informing donors, policy makers and the general public within the context of the polio emergency plan. The incumbent will ensure effective partnerships through building and maintaining relations with key Government departments, private sector, NGOs, media, educational institutions and all strategic partners relevant to the programme.
2. Risk communications and collecting strategic intelligence gathering
Remains on top of all possible issues and rumors which could impede the polio programme and develops/updates a risk communications plan which can be immediately implemented in the event of a crisis
3. Strategic Partnerships for social mobilization
Identifies and builds strategic partnerships with key media organizations, institutions, private sector, NGOs, etc to ensure polio eradication remains a top national, state, and LGA priority.
4. Capacity building support
Develops training materials and activities to build capacity the capacity of journalists and other media practitioners at the LGA, State and national levels. Also provides spokesperson training to those individuals designated as spokespeople across the organizations.
5. Coordination and collaboration with government and partners.
Support government agencies including the NPHCDA and the Ministry of Information to build a database of media support materials which can be a quick and accessible resource for information on polio and EPI.
6. Monitoring and evaluation
Establishes a robust system for monitoring the impact of media activities, including the tracking of potential negative/threatening media
Qualifications of Successful Candidate:
• Advanced university degree in the field of Communication, Social Sciences, with preference to those with studies in public health communication, mass media studies, social mobilization and development communication and community development. *
• Eight years of relevant work experience at national and international levels in field programmes including strategic communication. Practical experience in community-based research, social mobilization and development and project implementation. Experience in polio eradication is an asset.
• Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station an asset
*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
• Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
• Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
• Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
• Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
• Seeks and proposes opportunities for advancing UNICEF's mission.
Remarks:
This is a re-advertisement to expand the pool of candidates. Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.
Application Close: 26-Feb-13.
About UNICEF:
For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
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