Deadline: 26 August 2015
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communication for Development Specialist based in Beirut, Lebanon.
UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Communication for Development Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Programme communication strategy and plan of action strategically developed and formulated, and the implementation effectively managed, facilitated and executed for social and behavioural change in support of efficient and effective programme delivery.
- Culturally relevant programme communication materials designed, pre-tested, and produced timely, meeting requirements and quality standards.
- Strong partnerships with community groups, leaders and other partners in the community and civil society developed and enhanced for promotion of participation in social and behavioural changes supportive of programme goals.
- Effective training materials and activities organized, developed and implemented to build capacity in participatory and behaviour communication at various government levels.
- Technical support effectively provided with government counterparts in the development and effective use of communication for social development.
- Monitoring and evaluation of programme activities and preparation of reports timely and properly undertaken. Findings, experiences, lessons learned, best practices and new methods effectively shared with government officials, programme staff, and other partners.
- Budget properly planned, monitored and controlled, ensuring allocated funds optimally appropriated.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree in the social/behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research.
- A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
- Minimum eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, planning and management of social development programmes, including several years in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.
- Fluency in English and a second UN language.
- Arabic an asset.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNICEF.
