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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.
• Provide 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.
• Core Values: Commitment,
  Diversity and Integrity
• Core
  Competencies: Communication, Working with People and Drive
  for Results
• Functional
  Competencies: Leading
  and Supervising, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Relating and
  Networking, Persuading and Influencing, Applying Technical Expertise, and
  Entrepreneurial Thinking.

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