Tenders Are Invited For Communication For Development Consultants For Polio Response 7 Vacancies In Dundo Saurimo Lubango Huambo Malange And Luena

Tenders Are Invited For Communication For Development Consultants For Polio Response 7 Vacancies In Dundo Saurimo Lubango Huambo Malange And Luena Unicef Works In Some Of The WorldS Toughest Places To Reach The WorldS 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 HealthCommunication For Development Is A Systematic Planned And Evidence Based Strategic Process That Aims To Promote Positive And Measurable Social And Behavioural Change It Relies On A Foundation That Social And Behavioural Change Is Rooted In Local Context As Well As The Consultation And Participation Of Children Families Communities And Networks These Principles Also Apply To Communication In A Polio And Measles Responses Though The Process Must Be Accelerated For An Outbreak Context Effective C4d Interventions In The Area Of Immunization Are Designed To Address The Dynamic Perceptions And Social Norms That Deter Caregivers From Vaccinating Their Children It Builds On The Critical First Step In Any Outbreak Of Raising Awareness And Urgency But Also Goes Beyond This To Establish A Strategic Emphasis On Building Trust For Health Workers And The Vaccination Services They Bring In Support Of The Efforts Of Ministry Of Health Unicef Will Recruit A Consultant To Support The Design And Implementation Of Communication For Development C4d Activities How Can You Make A Difference Under The Supervision Of The C4d Manager The Consultant Will Support The Polio Responses By Supporting The Design And Implementation Of Social Mobilization And Community Engagement Component Of The 6 Months Outbreaks Response The Consultant Will Contribute To The Development Of A Communication Plan To Underpin The Technical Response In Collaboration With The Government And Civil Society Partners Provide Technical Input To The Overall Response Strategy Including The Implementation Of The Operational Work Plans And Provision Of Authoritative Advice And Support To Operational Units Report On Progress Achievements And Where Additional Assistance Is Required The Consultants Support To The Team At The Country Office To Ensure That The Response Is 1 Aligned With The Government Ministry Of Health Moh Plans And Strategies And2 Aligned With The Latest Outbreak Response SopTo Qualify As An Advocate For Every Child You Will Have University Degree In Social And Behavioural Science Sociology Anthropology Psychology Education Communication Public Relations Or Other Related Social Science Field In Lieu Of Academic An Additional Of 2 Years Of Professional Experience In Areas Of Social Development Program Planning Health Communications And Social Mobilization Advocacy And Or Related Areas Previous Experience With Polio Outbreaks Is An Asset High Ethical Standards And Understanding Of Sensitivities Relating To Childrens Rights Previous Experience In Social Mobilization And Community Engagement In The Area Of Immunization Is An Asset Fluency In Portuguese Oral And Written For Every Child You DemonstrateUnicefS Core Values Of Commitment Diversity And Integrity And Core Competencies In Communication Working With People And Drive For Results The Competencies Required For This Post Are View Our Competency Framework AtHttp Www Unicef Org About Employ Files Unicef Competencies PdfUnicef 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 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 Advertised 19 Jul 2019 W Central Africa Standard TimeApplications Close 28 Jul 2019 11 55 Pm W Central Africa Standard Time

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