Vaccine Communication and Demand Generation Officer

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Vaccine Communication and Demand Generation Officer

Mozambique

Organization: WHO - World Health Organization

Location: Maputo

Grade: NOB, nationally recruited position

Occupational Groups: Monitoring and Evaluation

Type: SSA

Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension

Location: Maputo

Closing Date:

BACKGROUND

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The incumbent will collaborate with the Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Vaccines Preventable Diseases units in WHO country offices to ensure that no one is left behind in the delivery of COVID19 vaccination. The project aims to improve COVID-19 Vaccine service delivery in Mozambique as one of highest priority country that has benefited from Canadian Grant. The position will focus on provision of technical assistance related to tailored COVID-19 vaccine communications activities to strengthen implementation of booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine in high-risk population and the response to all vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) including increasing and maintaining immunization coverage for all EPI vaccines and targets.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative and the direct supervision of Immunization Officer and in close collaboration with the concerned EPI staff in WCO incumbent will:
2. Support the efforts related WCO-CanGIVE Vaccination Project in response to COVID-19 pandemic, through provision of technical assistance related to tailored COVID-19 vaccine communications activities focused on priority groups.
3. Contribute to implementation of behavioral formative research aimed at understanding issues related to COVID-19 vaccination and routine immunization uptake.
4. Provide technical support to the National Immunization Programme, Ministry of Health and/or relevant ministries and governmental agencies in planning and developing interventions, communication activities and materials aimed at bolstering acceptance of and demand for COVID-19 vaccination in the country focused primarily on priority groups endorsed at the country level and for routine vaccination.
5. Provide support in developing and implementing WHO communication materials and activities aimed at bolstering acceptance of and demand for COVID-19 vaccination in the country focused primarily on priority groups endorsed at country level and for routine vaccination.
6. Monitor implementation of interventions to show impact of demand and acceptance activities, share lesson learned with national stakeholders, track in-country progress and communicate updates.
7. Produce regular news stories and promotional material, on web and social media at country regional level to raise the visibility of the CanGIVE project achievements.
8. Contribute to country level communications and visibility reports as per project requirements and WCO needs.
9. Ensure that all communication activities and materials are correctly branded to ensure visibility of the CanGIVE project.
10. Track and support external visibility of the project, and support development of materials/activities to promote project activities and outcomes.
11. Track project-related activities and materials; track traditional and social media coverage of the project; facilitate creation of and develop an archive of photo, video and promotional materials produced in relation to the project.
12. Contribute to maintaining regular correspondence with national counterparts in COVID-19 vaccine consultation meetings and contribute to developing presentations.
13. Facilitate in-country trainings for healthcare workers, media, spokesperson using existing training materials and with support as needed from risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) colleagues at the country level.
14. Perform any other task assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Bachelor's degree in communications, political science, international relations, social sciences, humanities or marketing, psychology, or related field.
Desirable: University degree (Master's level) in any of the above fields.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years' experience in communication, preferably applied in a health context.
Desirable: Experience in development and implementation of communication plans and materials, such as web stories, social media and audio-visuals. Relevant work experience with WHO or another international public health organization.

Skills

Knowledge of WHO guidance related to vaccination communication and demand generation. Strong analytical skills and ability to review and synthesize information from multiple sources; Excellent communication, facilitation and report-writing skills; Strong interpersonal skills, able to work across cultures and with the capacity to build strong working relationships; Knowledge of Office software applications.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Languages

Essential: Expert knowledge of Portuguese and intermediate in English.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

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