Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Jul 2018
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Background
UNICEF C4D established an “Integrated Community Mobilization Approach” from the beginning of 2017. This network has evolved into a team of more than 2000 community level mobilisers, and about 500 supervisors at the payam and county level. This ICM Network is working on community engagement and demand generation focused on child survival, protection and education. The community mobilizer, payam and county level supervisor are also responsible for involving governmental and non-governmental partners at their respective levels. The network is working with local religious and community leaders at both institutional and individual level. Most of implementing partners under this network needs intensified supportive supervision, handholding and training to fully adopt and capitalize the concept for the betterment of women and children of the country. These activities require full time professional for different field locations. Hence the unit is looking to hire 4 full-time consultants.
The communication for development (C4D) consultant report to the section chief for general guidance and supervision along with reporting to Chief of Field Offices, he/she will play critical role in leading the C4D unit and program providing technical and operational support to the Integrated Community Mobilization Network and development of systematic planned and evidence based strategy to promote measurable behavioural and social change.
Specific Tasks
- Manage and support state level partners & C4D officer in implementing Integrated Community Mobilization Network programs
- Provide technical support to UNICEF C4D officer and implementing partners including contribution to the development of or sharing relevant standards, protocols, guidelines, and training materials.
- Plan, budget and monitor monthly activities of ICM network along with conducting supportive supervision to county and payam level to ensure quality program implementation.
- Ensure monthly reporting of ICMN activities in coordination with the state C4D officer.
- Develop strong partnership with community groups, leaders and other partners in the community and civil society for promotion of participation in social and behavioural changes supportive of UNICEF’s response.
- In close consultation with CO training team, organize/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of state/county/payam and community mobilizers
- In close consultation with M&E team, contribute to the office M&E mechanism, including performing result tracking
Reporting
- Reports to Chief of Field Office with technical reporting to C4D Specialist at CO level
Location
Upper Nile, Warrap, Eastern Equatoria, Lakes also covering Western Equatoria.
Expected background (Qualifications & Experience)
- Master 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.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional work experience in the planning and management of social mobilization networks with practical experience in the adaption and application of communication planning process.
- Experience in Humanitarian/emergency programming is essential and experience of South Sudan programming is an asset
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Experience of information management & documentation of project activities is desirable.
- Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
Fees
The consultant will be paid USD 4500 monthly inclusive of consultancy fees and DSA. DSA will be paid for in-country travel as applicable.
Deliverables
July 2018 to Dec 2018 – Submission of monthly household survey and training report for respective field offices
Policy both parties should be aware of:
- No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant.
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.
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=513927