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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
  • 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

II. Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

 

 

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

 

1.     Support to design and development of C4D activities across sectors

  • Research and/or participate in conducting comprehensive C4D situation analysis of social, communication, cultural, economic and political issues in the country. Collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information and data to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning the C4D component of the Country Program (and UNDAF).
  • Collect, synthesize, draft and/or organize materials and related documentations for evidence-based C4D approaches and plans (to ensure optimum impact, scale and sustainability of achievements/results.
  • Assess, select and/or recommend appropriate information and materials for C4D initiatives verifying accuracy and quality for dissemination.
  • Monitor and assess the impact of UNICEF supported C4D approaches and activities including measureable behavioral and social change resulting in the improvement of children’s rights and wellbeing. Submit qualitative report/synthesis of results for development planning and improvement.

 

 

2.     Support to the implementation of C4D activities across sectors

 

  • Collaborate and/or consult with internal and external partners to provide operational and technical support to research, develop, and produce evidence-based strategies and test, produce and use quality C4D materials and/or organize events and activities to ensure community engagement and participation, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change across sectors.
  • Provide technical, administrative and logistical support and background materials to carry out C4D activities and recommend operational strategies, approaches, plans, methods and procedures to ensure community engagement and participation, and optimum outreach and impact.
  • Assess and recommend potential contacts, networks, resources and multiple/social/digital media and tools to support maximum impact and outreach of C4D initiatives.
  • Follow up and monitor the production of C4D materials to ensure technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audience (e.g. individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media etc).

 

  • Collect, assess and organize information for budget planning.Monitor/track the use of resources as planned and verify compliance with organizational guidelines, rules and regulations and standards of ethics and transparency.

 

 

3.     Advocacy, networking and partnership building

 

  • Build and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with national and international civil society organisations, community groups, leaders and other critical partners in the community and civil society to reinforce cooperation through engagement, empowerment and self determination and to pursue opportunities for greater advocacy to promote UNICEF mission and goals for child rights, social equity and inclusiveness.
  • Collaborate with internal global/regional communication partners to harmonize, link and/or coordinate messaging to enhance C4D outreach and contribution to programmatic outcomes across sectors

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

IV. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles/ratings).

 

 

Core Values

 

  • Commitment
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Integrity

 

Core competencies

 

  • Communication (II)
  • Working with people (I)
  • Drive for results (I)

 

Functional Competencies:

 

  • Formulating strategies/concepts (I)
  • Relating and networking (I)
  • Persuading and influencing (I)
  • Applying technical expertise (I)
  • Learning and researching (II)
  • Planning and organizing (II)

 

 

 

V. Recruitment Qualifications

 

 

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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