We require suitable qualified candidates to fill the positions below:
Position: Media & Advocacy Specialist, (Polio Eradication), NOD
Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-05-2013
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment (TA)
Duration: 365 days
Location: Abuja
Purpose:
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Media & Advocacy Specialist who will under the overall guidance of the Chief of Polio Communications, be accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of a proactive media engagement strategy for polio eradication programme within the country programme and linked to the National Social Mobilization Working group priorities. The incumbent will take leadership in the proactive engagement of national, state, local and regional media to build awareness and encourage buy in from at risk audiences, key opinion leaders and policy makers; ensure packaging and dissemination of culturally relevant targeted media messages to improve visibility and strengthen education and understanding.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties:
Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primary, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of duties and key results.
Overall responsible for the development of polio media and advocacy Interventions in the Nigeria Country Office coordinate communication strategies and impact across multiple sectors.
- 1. Strategic media and advocacy planning
With technical inputs from the Chief of Polio Communications and the Chief of External Relations, provide overall guidance in the development and implementation of the media and advocacy component of the national polio communication strategy. This should be undertaken in close collaboration with the polio Emergency Operations Centre communication team, NPHCDA and partners. Strategies should be aimed at informing donors, policy makers and the general public within the context of the polio emergency plan. The incumbent will ensure effective partnerships through building and maintaining relations with key Government departments, private sector, NGOs, media, educational institutions and all strategic partners relevant to the programme.
- 2. Risk communications and collecting strategic Intelligence gathering
Remains on top of all possible issues and rumors which could impede the polio programme and develops/updates a risk communications plan which can be immediately implemented in the event of a crisis.
- 3. Strategic Partnerships for social mobilization
Identifies and builds strategic partnerships with key media organizations, institutions, private sector, NGOs, etc to ensure polio eradication remains a top national, state, and LGA priority.
- 4. Capacity building support
Develops training materials and activities to build capacity the capacity of journalists and other media practitioners at the LGA, State and national levels
Also provides spokesperson training to those individuals designated as spokespeople across the organizations.
- 5. Coordination and collaboration with government and partners.
Support government agencies including the NPHCDA and the Ministry of Information to build a database of media support materials which can be a quick and accessible resource for information on polio and EPI. Ensures
- 6. Monitoring and evaluation
Establishes a robust system for monitoring the impact of media activities, including the tracking of potential negative/threatening media
Qualification & Competencies:
- Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations.
- First degree plus at least 12 years of demonstrated professional experience in the field of journalism, communications, external relations, public affairs, public relations or corporate communications maybe considered.
- Eight years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media.
- Field work experience and familiarity with Emergency situations, an asset.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter (one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_3345.html to: nrecruit@unicef.org on or before close of business on Tuesday 2nd April, 2013.
Please indicate the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well Qualified candidates, particularly women an strongly encouraged to apply.
