Communication for Development Officer

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is willing to fill the following vacant post:

Title:Communication for Development Officer
Level:NOB– Temporary Appointment for one year renewable
Duty Station:Jerusalem - oPt

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Assignment:

1. In close consultation with programme sections, provides technical support and assistance in the
development, management and implementation of a programme communication strategy and plan of action for strategic communication and promotion of social and behavioral change in support of oPt country programme delivery;
2. Provides technical support and assistance in the research, development, pre-testing, and production of culturally relevant communication materials;
3. Develops and enhances strong partnerships with community groups, leaders and other partners in the community and civil society to promote social and behavioral changes supportive of oPt country programme goals;
4. develops strategic partnerships with the corporate sector to effectively and efficiently produce quality C4D materials;
5. builds the technical capacity of partners in participatory and behavior change communication (C4D);
6. Provides coordination and technical support to partners in the development and strategic use of
communication for social change;
7. Monitors and evaluates programme activities and prepares monitoring and evaluation reports.
Exchanges findings; experiences; lessons learned and new methods with partners;
8. Contributes to budget planning and monitoring by ensuring compliance and the optimal appropriation of allocated programme funds.

Selection Criteria
Academic Qualifications:
-University degree in social / behavioral sciences (Sociology; Anthropology; Psychology; Health
Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behavior development; social
mobilization; participatory communication and research.

Work Experience:
-Minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience in the planning and management of social development programmes; with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes;

Other Skills and Attributes:
-Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form;

Competencies:
-Communication skills; planning, setting standards and monitoring work; commitment; drive for results; embracing diversity; integrity; self-awareness and self-Regulation; teamwork; learning and researching and persuading and influencing.

Languages:
-Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory

Computer:
-Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.

-UNICEF’s salary and benefits is based on, the United Nations Common System for national staff.
-If you have experience in working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlined, send an application letter, detailed curriculum vita in English AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (P11). Click P11 Form to download the Form
-Applications to be submitted by 24 March 2010 and be addressed to the following with reference to the vacancy notice number and post title.

Applications, which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or those that will be received after the closing date will not be entertained.
Applications from female candidates are especially welcome. UNICEF is a smoke free environmen