Communication for Development Emergency Roster in West Africa (WCARO)

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, is establishing a roster of suitably qualified Communication for Development professionals. Consultancies will be established either at the Regional Office of West Africa in Dakar, Senegal or at the national level in West African countries affected by outbreaks and/or emergencies. The duration may be short term (1 to 3 months) to medium term (3 to 9 months).

Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference

Qualification:

Education: Advanced university degree in communication for development of the social/behavioral sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, community-based development, Health Education). A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in one of the academic disciplines listed above in combination with qualifying relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

For P3 Level Assignments - A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in the planning and management of communication for development programmes, including a minimum of two years in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to emergency contexts. An experience in the field of Communication for Development in a UN organization is an asset.

For P4 Level Assignments - A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible work experience in the planning and management of communication for development programmes, including a minimum of four years in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to emergency contexts. An experience in the field of Communication for Development in a UN organization is an asset.

For P5 Level Assignments - A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in the strategic design, planning and management of communication for development programmes, including a minimum of five years in developing countries, with practical experiences in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to emergency contexts. An experience in the field of Communication for Development in a UN organization is an asset.

Languages: Fluency in either French and/or English is required. Knowledge of Spanish and /or Portuguese is an asset. Please note that working knowledge of English is required for all assignments.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae in English, a duly completed United Nations Personal History form and this Candidate Self Assessment Form to scisse@unicef.org and mdioufdiallo@unicef.org by 29 January 2012.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.