Job Opening -Programme Communication Officer (UNICEF)

[Guest guest]

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

Location: India (New Delhi)

Closing date: 08 Dec 2006

Job Description

UNICEF, the world's leading organization working for the rights of

children, seeks a Programme Communication Officer to be based in its

New Delhi, India Office. Under the general guidance of the Chief,

Programme Communication, the incumbent is responsible for the

design, management, execution and monitoring and evaluation of

UNICEF-supported behaviour change and development communication

strategies in India. A particular emphasis is placed on supporting

health programming, particularly childhood immunization and polio

eradication. The post will spearhead efforts in cross-sectoral

communication to promote child survival and development, leverage

innovations in communication technologies and approaches to reach

underserved families, and influence care practices in the home to

accelerate India's progress in meeting the Millennium Development

Goals.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want

to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world

for children and match the profile outlined, send a detailed

curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations

Personal History form (which can be downloaded from our Web site at

www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-06-570 to:

rosacluster@....

Your Profile:

• Advanced university degree in the social/behavioural

sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education)

with emphasis on participatory communication, communication

planning, social mobilization, participatory research, training and

impact evaluation of communication interventions.

• Eight years progressively responsible work experience in the

planning and management of social development programmes, including

four years in developing countries, with practical experience in the

adaptation and application of communication planning processes to

specific programmes, especially health. Experience in life skills

education and peer-to-peer approaches preferred.

• Knowledge of current developments in the fields of

communication theory, motivational psychology, adult learning

theory, indigenous media, community organization and participation.

• Training in strategic communication planning, behaviour

analysis, formative research and evaluation of communication

interventions.

• Current expert knowledge of latest developments and issues

related to communication for development, communication technologies

and innovations, and media/broadcasting opportunities.

• Proven skills in communication, networking, advocacy and

negotiation.

• Ability to organize and implement training, including

development of curricula and methodologies.

• Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts

in written and oral form.

• Knowledge of computer systems and applications.

• Fluency in English and another UN language required.

Vacancies Contact

rosacluster@...

Reference Code: RW_6VHLJN-34