Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 04 Feb 2019
Duty Station: Managua, Nicaragua
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Brief note on the UNICEF's 2019-2023 Cooperation Country Programme:
In line with the national priorities, based on the experience and lessons learned from previous cooperation and the added value UNICEF can provide for the country, the programme will prioritize three components: child survival and development, quality and equitable education and the protection of children from violence. The programmatic priorities are aligned with the strategic priorities of the National Human Development Programme 2018-2021 and the national sectorial plans. The programme also responds to three of the Goal Areas of the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2018-2021 and to the Gender Action Plan, 2018-2021 . All this will contribute to national efforts related to the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda.
In order to achieve results for children, the implementation of the communications strategy for behavior change will build capacity in institutions, community and families for caring for children and modify traditional gender roles. It will help to promote social change to increase the interest in school and the perception of the importance of education as a means to improve enrolment and reduce drop-out among children, young people and adolescents. It will also contribute to promoting social practices based on respect and equality between women and men. It will promote protective behavior from the family and community, in addition to early warnings and the prompt identification of risks. The promotion of values and peaceful and harmonious coexistence, involving parents, caregivers and community actors, will be a priority to ensure that there are specific tools for dialogue, positive and affective parenting and preventing violence aimed at transforming gender roles and unequal relationships.
How can you make a difference?
The Communication for Development (C4D) Officer reports to the C4D Specialist/Chief C4D/C4D Officer for close supervision and guidance. The C4D Officer provides technical and operational support to the supervisor and internal colleagues by administering, executing and implementing a variety of tasks to promote community engagement and participation, and measureable behavioral and social change/mobilization, requiring the application of technical and theoretical skills and the study of organizational goals, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
- Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities2. Support to implementation of C4D activities3. Advocacy, networking and partnership building4. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
1. Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities
2. Support to the implementation of C4D activities
3. Advocacy, networking and partnership building
4. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
For every Child, you demonstrate…
The competencies required for this post are:
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results
The funtional competencies required for this post are: Formulating strategies/concepts, Relating and networking, Persuading and influencing, Applying technical expertise, Learning and researching, Planning and organizing.
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=519319