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• Programme communication strategy and plan
  of action strategically developed and formulated, and the implementation
  effectively managed, facilitated and executed for social and behavioural
  change in support of efficient and effective programme delivery.
• Culturally relevant programme
  communication materials designed, pre-tested, and produced timely, meeting
  requirements and quality standards.
• Strong partnerships with community groups,
  leaders and other partners in the community and civil society developed
  and enhanced for promotion of participation in social and behavioural
  changes supportive of programme goals.
• Effective training materials and
  activities organized, developed and implemented to build capacity in
  participatory and behaviour communication at various government levels.
• Technical support effectively provided
  with government counterparts in the development and effective use of
  communication for social development.
• Monitoring and evaluation of programme
  activities and preparation of reports timely and properly undertaken.
  Findings, experiences, lessons learned, best practices and new methods
  effectively shared with government officials, programme staff, and other
  partners.
• Budget properly planned, monitored and
  controlled, ensuring allocated funds optimally appropriated.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNICEF Communication for Development Specialist job opportunity should
  hold an advanced university degree in the social/behavioural sciences,
  (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on
  strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social
  mobilization, participatory communication, and research.
• At least eight years of progressively
  responsible professional work experience in the development, planning and
  management of social development programmes, including several years in
  developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and
  application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.
• Developing country work experience and/or
  familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge
  of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or
  Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• UNICEF’s Core Values: Commitment,
  Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working
  with People and Drive for Results.
• Technical Competencies: Leading
  and Supervising, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Relating and
  Networking, Persuading and Influencing, Applying Technical Expertise, and
  Entrepreneurial Thinking.  

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