TA Polio Training Coordinator, P4, Islamabad, Pakistan

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this announcement is to solicit candidates for the position of Polio Training Coordinator (L4 - TA) in the Pakistan Country Office. If you are a training expert in communications and social mobilization and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, UNICEF would like to hear from you.

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is the largest public health initiative in history and has achieved 99% reduction of polio cases since the World Health Assembly declared eradication a global health goal in 1988.

As a key partner in the effort to eradicate Polio, UNICEF has the lead role in communicating to families and communities about the importance of taking oral polio vaccine to prevent polio. If you are a creative and experienced communications trainer, and are interested in applying your skills towards an inspiring, dynamic and results-oriented programme, the world’s leading children's rights organization needs your help to eradicate polio by 2013.

Key Expected Results

Guide the development and implementation of learning needs assessments of front line communication workers, including design of research methodologies and oversight of data collection and analysis required to inform the design and assess the impact of the capacity development strategy.

Develop and update training and evaluation calendars for respective staff levels and subject matter to reflect the needs of communication staff and vaccination teams.

Coordinate and support the development of an appropriate capacity development strategy for frontline workers including vaccination teams and communication staff conducting social mobilization and interpersonal communication for community engagement and including developing appropriate content, modules and methodologies for a communication, social mobilization, advocacy and media skills, and other areas according to the needs of the programme. Lead the systematic implementation and roll-out of training activities identified in the capacity development strategy and design indicators for successful implementation.

Coordinate the implementation of alternative capacity development initiatives, which could include elements beyond trainings, such as mentorship, coaching, stretch assignments, etc. and ensure there are mechanisms in place to recognize talent, capture innovations, and scale up high performance among the front line communication and social mobilization workforce.

Provide technical support to partners and government counterparts in the development of appropriate training methodologies aimed at all frontline workers in polio eradication and routine immunization programmes.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate Advanced university degree in the social sciences, (Communication, Education, Human Resource Management, Health Education) with practical training components. A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Eight years progressively responsible work experience in the planning and managing training and human resource capacity development programmes, including demonstrated experience in facilitation skills, working with community level staff in a developing country context and, the adaptation and application of communication skills and training methodologies to specific programmes.

Fluency in English required. Fluency in a local language would be considered an additional strength.

Qualification and competence in teaching, training, and adult learning methodologies.

Knowledge of current developments in the fields of adult learning theory, human resource management, facilitation skills, motivational psychology, community organization and participatory approaches to capacity development.

Proven skills in communication, networking, advocacy and negotiation.

Ability to organize and implement training, including development of curricula and methodologies.

Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.

Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.

Remarks

The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2013-000570. Applications must be received by 19 April 2013.

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.