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C4D Officer, NO-A, (Temporary Appointment), Yambio, South Sudan (for South Sudanese nationals only)

Yambio

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: Yambio
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Communication for Development (C4D)
  • Closing Date: Closed

UNICEF South Sudan seeks a Communication for Development Officer, NO-A, based in Yambio

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position
The Communication for Development Officer reports to the Chief, Field Office 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. Also works closely with the Head of Field Office / Emergency Specialist on the sectoral elements of the Office's emergency preparedness and response and emergency interventions.

Key Expected Results
1. Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities
2. Support to implementation of C4D activities
3. Advocacy, networking and partnership building
4. Knowledge management and capacity building
5. Emergency preparedness and response

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
• A University Degree in social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or other related social science field is required.
• One year of professional experience in areas of social development program planning, communications and public advocacy and/or related areas at the international and/or large organization is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

Core Values
Commitment
Diversity and inclusion
Integrity

Core competencies
Communication
Working with people
Drive for results

Functional Competencies
Formulating strategies and concepts
Relating and networking
Persuading and influencing
Applying technical expertise
Learning and researching
Planning and organizing

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 organisation.

This vacancy is now closed.