Country: Somalia
Closing date: 09 Jan 2019
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, Health
How can you make a difference?
Under the general guidance of the C4D Specialist (EPI/Polio) and EPI/Polio Coordinator in the NWZ and working closely with Head of Health and Nutrition Section (Somaliland), the C4D Officer will be responsible for supporting Ministry of Health and other implementing partners in the C4D activities for the polio emergency response and strengthening of routine immunization including accelerated disease control interventions. He/she will also provide C4D support to other MNCH programs as part of integrated health service delivery supported by UNICEF.
Key accountabilities/Deliverables:
The C4D officer will plan, implement and monitor the C4D activities, focusing on the positive changes on the health-seeking behavior of parents, caretakers and communities in order to enhance uptake and utilization of health services provided under health and nutrition. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
University degree in Social Sciences, communication for development, health education and promotion or related technical field.
Two years progressively responsible experience in programme design, administration, monitoring and evaluation or related field.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
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.
Remarks:
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=518803