Job Description

Job Title
National Post : Communications for Development Specialist (C4D), NOC, Dakar, Senegal
Job ID 33315
Location West and Central Africa
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular

Rotation
This post is non-rotational.
Duty station : Dakar, Senegal
Position Type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Closing date: 5 November 2020 ( 5pm,GMT)
Duration: One year (renewable)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL

No expectancy of nenewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5

Organizational Setting

The Position:

The Communications for Development Specialist provides technical and operational support for developing a systematic, planned and evidence-based communication strategy and process for communications for development (C4D) as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation.
Through communication and engagement, the incumbent will promote measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization as well as the empowerment and participation of stakeholders, communities, Women, Youth, civil society partners, and government counterparts.
This subsequently contributes to the achievement of sustainable and concrete results in improving women and young people’s rights, survival and wellbeing in the country.

S/he will report directly to the Representative.

How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.
UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.


Job Purpose:

The Communication for Development Specialist advises on and assists in developing and implementing the Country Office’s Communications and Advocacy Strategy, including by analyzing relevant political, social and economic developments.
S/he plays a key role in establishing linkages between key stakeholders in Senegal with the goal to promote the added value of UNFPA as a key partner in contributing to the implementation of its three transformative results.
S/he will help disseminate best practices and lessons learned from UNFPA Senegal work among partners, international community, regional and local media, and promote internal communication in accordance with Global Communication Strategy.regional and local media, and promote internal communication in accordance with Global Communication Strategy.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for :

A Strategy design and development of C4D activities
• Conduct and/or participate in comprehensive C4D situation analysis of social, cultural, economic and political issues in the country/region, including through national/subnational working groups or committees. Assess/synthesize qualitative and quantitative information, data and evidence to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning the C4D component of the Country Programme of Cooperation (and UNDAF).
• Participate in country programme planning and reviews to contribute to discussions on the underlying and contextual issues to be addressed (e.g. policies, gender inequality, cultural/social behavior etc.) to ensure the successful and sustainable delivery of programme results and provide technical recommendations on approaches, strategies and plans of action for C4D to promote behavioral and social change.
• Prepare or provide quality assurance on materials and related documentations for C4D strategies and plans (as a component of the CO and/or UNDAF Programmes) to ensure optimum impact, scale and sustainability of achievements/results.
• Collaborate/consult with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to ensure synergy, integration, coherence, and harmonization of C4D activities with UNFPA, CO global communications and advocacy activities and UN System development activities and initiatives at the CO level, including in humanitarian response.


B Implementation of C4D activities
• Collaborate with, advise and/or consult internal partners and external partners to design C4D strategies, including formulation, production and testing materials to organize C4D events and activities to ensure engagement and participation of key audiences, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change, including in humanitarian response.
• Confirm/verify the technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications strategies, including materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audiences (e.g. individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media etc.). Recommend appropriate multiple media formats (e.g. print, digital/social media, TV/Radio, Web, community networks, etc.). Oversee the production and implementation of multi-media initiatives for compliance with targets and plans that integrate the latest evidence.
• Carry out C4D advocacy activities with/for a wide range of constituents, stakeholders, partners, communities, etc. to encourage/promote engagement and dialogue, inclusion, self-determination and participation in mobilizing social, political, behavioral and cultural change to achieve sustainable programme results on women’s rights, equity and wellbeing. Develop/select materials and other communication tools for C4D events.
• Identify, establish and maintain active interaction/relations with media, academia and other strategic partners to communicate/advocate UNFPA’s competencies and achievements to ensure their engagement, interests and support in promoting social/political engagement for political action on children’s rights, and measurable changes in social and behavioral outcomes.
• Conduct and/or participate in M & E and Evaluation exercises, including country programme previews, meetings and mid-term/annual reviews to assess/report on efficacy/outcome of C4D on UNFPA and CO Strategic Plans/Goals. Recommend timely action to ensure the achievement of results as planned and allocated. Integrate/disseminate lessons learned in development planning and improvements.


C Technical and operational support (Resource Mobilization)
• Collaborate with internal CO, RO and/or RO colleagues to contribute to the development of strategies, approaches, policies and the planning of C4D social and resource mobilization initiatives in support of programmes/projects implementation and delivery of results, including humanitarian response.
• Facilitate in CO strategic discussions to collaborate on policy and agenda setting for C4D advocacy and investments and related external relations and resource mobilization initiatives. Participate in budget planning and management of programme funds and prepare financial plan for C4D initiatives.
• Actively contribute to ensure timely preparation and dissemination of mandatory and special reports (donors, programme/projects), as well as briefing papers and corporate publications regarding program activities in support of the UNFPA mission in the country;
• Monitor and assess the results and impacts of partnerships, advocacy for resource mobilization and communication efforts, and ensures timely reporting and documentation of results.


D Advocacy, networking and partnership building
• Identify, build and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with strategic partners, e.g. academia; social networks; celebrities, journalist, media, all sectors/levels of (socially aware) society and critical audience to reinforce cooperation and/or pursue opportunities for C4D advocacy to promote UNFPA mission and goals for child rights, social equity and inclusiveness.
• Collaborate with internal global/regional communication partners to harmonize, link and/or coordinate messaging and use of multiple media and communication platforms to enhance C4D outreach including in humanitarian contexts.
• Participate in organizational and/or inter-agency (UNCT; National UN Communication for Development Roundtable) discussions and planning to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues in the UNDAF planning and preparation of C4D advocacy and resource mobilization initiatives including emergencies.


E Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
• Implement and institutionalize innovative practices, approaches and latest technology on multiple media and social/digital platforms and networks for C4D that are appropriate/available for the CO context and audience and building in-house capacities.
• Organize/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners (government and non-government) in C4D planning, implementation and evaluation in support of programmes/projects including in humanitarian settings.


F Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Key Outcomes:

• Strengthened UNFPA strategic communications capacities in the implementation of C4D advocacy initiatives
• Enhanced visibility of UNFPA as a trusted partner within the UN system and in the context of international development and humanitarian context to promote social, political and economic action and changes in behaviours, social attitudes, beliefs, harmful social norms and actions by communities, individuals and society.
• Enhanced ability of UNFPA Senegal to fulfil its mission to achieve sustainable, locally owned and concrete results solutions to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree in Communications, Public relations, Marketing, Advocacy or other related fields.


Knowledge and Experience:
· Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of communications for development;
· Good knowledge and understanding of the Senegal socio-cultural and political context as well as the local landscape;
· Experience in drafting and implementing communications strategies.
· Familiarity with communication approaches for the development and monitoring of the implementation of communication and resource mobilization strategies;
· Proven experience in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector;
· Good knowledge of the media and public relations;
· Strong capacity to build and maintain visible presence on social media;
· Excellent multimedia and digital communication skills.
· Excellent communication and oral and written writing skills in French and English;
· Prior experience with the UN system would be an asset;


Languages:
· Fluency in French and working knowledge of English are required.
. Fluency in English would be an advantage.

Required Competencies

Values:
• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing diversity in all its forms
• Embracing change


Core Competencies:
• Achieving Results
• Being Accountable
• Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen
• Thinking analytically and Strategically
• Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
• Communicating for Impact

Required Competencies

CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Commitment to UNFPA Values and Guiding Principles;
- Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management;
- Team Work/Communication/Self-Management
- Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making;
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning


FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

- Ability to lead, develop and motivate a diverse team of specialists
- Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda
- Results-based programme development and management
- Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
- Innovation and marketing of new approaches
- Resource mobilization (Programme)
- Job knowledge

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