Communication for Development Officer (C4D), NOB, Hargeisa TA (364 days) - Somalia post #103676

Post # 103676 has been created in vision for this position

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF 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. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. 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.

www.unicef.org/somalia

• For every child, a future 

How can you make a difference? 

The Communications for Development Officer reports to the C4D Specialist/Chief Field Office for supervision and guidance. The Officer provides technical and operational support to the C4D Specialist and internal colleagues by administering, implementing, monitoring and/or evaluating a variety of C4D initiatives 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.

Summary of key accountabilities:

1. Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities
2. Support to implementation of C4D activities
3. Technical and operational support
4. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

5. Knowledge management and capacity building

    

   To qualify as a champion for every child you will have:

   A University Degree in social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or other related social science field is required.

   A minimum of 2 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.

   Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

   For every Child, you demonstrate…

   Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

   UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.