UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child,
How can you make a difference?
UNICEF Ghana seeks the services of an experienced professional with strong passion to deliver results for children. In this role as Communication for Development Specialist, the incumbent will provide technical and operational support for developing a systematic, planned and evidence-based strategy and process for C4D, as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation of the Ghana Country Programme. Through communication and engagement, as well as the empowerment and participation of stakeholders, communities, children, civil society partners, and government counterparts, s/he promotes measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization. The C4D unit sits within the office of the Deputy Representative.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities Implementation of C4D activities Technical and operational support Advocacy, networking and partnership building Innovation, knowledge management and capacity buildingPlease see attached detailed job description.C4D Specialist Level 3.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or another relevant technical field.A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, communication for development, public advocacy or another related area.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an important asset. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are...
Leading and supervising (I) Formulating strategies/concepts (II) Relating and networking (II) Persuading and influencing (II) Applying technical expertise (II) Entrepreneurial thinking (II)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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Application requirements:
Please upload to your on-line application, your application/cover letter, detailed CV/Resume, performance evaluation reports and any other relevant document.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
This vacancy is archived.