Communication for Development Officer, (NO-2), Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis
- Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location: Tunis
- Grade: Junior level - NO-B, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Communication for Development (C4D)
- Closing Date: Closed
The Communication for Development Officer is accountable for technical support and assistance in the design, formulation, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a communication for behavioural change and social mobilization strategy, plan of action and programme activities in support of the country programme.
Job Title: Communication for Development Officer (C4D)
Supervisor Title/ Level: Deputy Representative
Organizational Unit: Program Section
Post Location: Tunis, Tunisia
I. Organizational Context and Purpose for the job |
The fundamental mission of UNICEF Tunisia is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. In the context of Tunisia, C4D is integrated across sectors including Education (e.g. ECD, Out-of-school children, lifeskills), Child Protection (VAC) and Social Policy. There is also an aspect to reinforce and empower the participation of children across various fora to promote and protect their rights.
Job organizational context: The Communication for Development Officer is accountable for technical support and assistance in the design, formulation, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a communication for behavioural change and social mobilization strategy, plan of action and programme activities in support of the country programme.
Purpose for the job: The Communications for Development Officer reports to the Deputy Representative for supervision and, and works in close collaboration with the CO Communication Specialist to support UNICEF programmes in Tunisia. The Officer provides technical and operational support colleagues by administering, implementing, monitoring and/or evaluating a variety of C4D initiatives across programmes and activities to promote community engagement and participation, and measureable behavioral and social change/mobilization, requiring the application of technical and theoretical skills and thorough knowledge of organizational goals, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to complete tasks.
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II. Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
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Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Support to design and development of C4D activities across sectors 2. Support to implementation of C4D activities across sectors 3. Technical and operational support 4. Advocacy, networking and partnership building 5. Knowledge management and capacity building
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1. Support to design and development of C4D activities across sectors
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2. Support to the implementation of C4D activities across sectors
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3. Advocacy, networking and partnership building
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4. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
§ Institutionalize/share best practices and knowledge learned/products with global/local partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners/users, and disseminate products to key audiences including partners and donors. § Support the organization, administration and implement capacity building initiatives, including partnerships with training and academic institutions, to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners across programme sectors in C4D planning, implementation and evaluation in support of programs/projects. Develop training materials for training activities, and revise and update them as necessary.
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III. Impact of Results |
The efficient and effective technical, administrative and operational support provided to the development and implementation of C4D initiatives and products directly impact on the ability of UNICEF to promote social, political and economic action and changes in behaviors, social attitudes, beliefs and actions by communities, individuals and society on children’s right, survival and wellbeing. This in turn contributes to enhancing the ability of UNICEF to fulfill its mission to achieve sustainable, locally-owned and concrete results in improving the survival, development and wellbeing of children in Tunisia.
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IV. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles/ratings).
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Core Values
Core competencies
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Functional Competencies:
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V. Recruitment Qualifications
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Education: |
A University Degree in social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or other related social science field is required. |
Experience: |
A minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in areas of social development program planning, communications and public advocacy and/or related areas at the international and/or large organization some of which preferably were served in a developing country is required. |
Language Requirements: |
Fluency in French is required. Good knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of UN Languages official UN language or a local language is an asset |
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