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Communication Officer Vacancy Announcement “KCO/C4D/2015-01” Duty Station: Nairobi
Post: Communication Officer, NO-A
Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment (364 days)
Date of Issue: 04 February 2015
Closing Date: 17th February 2015
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Temporary position in the Health Outcome Group of UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post:
Under the supervision of the Health Specialist/Polio C4D, work in partnership with Ministry of health (unit of vaccines and immunization) and Ministry of Education to adopt two key strategies, Mtoto-kwa-mtoto (Child to child) and Youth strategies with overall goal of reducing the numbers of unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children in priority counties that have posted low immunization performance over the years at National and county level.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Organize an Advocacy meeting for KEY stakeholders (MOH, MOE, health care provider-county and sub county nurses and health promotion, parent and teachers association chair etc) in the selected areas to share on the proposed intervention, obtain consensus and support for the initiative, review the design of the initiative and develop and implementation plan with defined roles and responsibilities.

Support the National and County departments of health to establish a coordination mechanism/secretariat to steer the initiatives

Participate in the design, development, pre-testing and evaluation of key simple messages and tools for the initiatives (for children and the youths)

Support the development and implementation rollout plan for the initiative with focus on following criteria: immunization coverage and school enrolment. Areas with low immunization rate, high dropout rates and high school enrolment to be prioritized in initial phase

Monitoring of implementation by youths, schools teachers and the link health facilities.

Any other duties assigned by the EPI/Polio Communications and Child Health Specialist.Required Qualifications:

University degree in Communication, social sciences, or any other relevant field of discipline.Experience:

At least 2 years’ experience in the areas of communication planning, media and material development, preferably in the area of development, technical assistance and children’s issues.Specific Technical Knowledge Required:

Knowledge and familiarity with UNICEF work.

Ability to research, analyze and synthesize information is an asset

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Ability to provide quality products, with minimum supervision and to meet tight deadlines.

Ability to work with government counterpart at national and county levelLanguage:

Fluency in English and knowledge of the local working language of the duty station.Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrityii) Core Competencies (Required)

Communication [Level II]

Working with People [Level I]

Drive for Results [Level I]iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

Applying Technical Expertise [Level II]

Relating and Networking [ I ]

Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I ]

Planning and Organizing [Level II]

Persuading and Influencing [ I ]

Learning and Researching [ II ]2. Posts: Child Protection Specialist (Emergency), NO-C
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/CP/2015-03”
Duty Station: Nairobi
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Date of Issue: 04 February 2015
Closing Date: 17th February 2015
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), Nairobi
Purpose of the Post:
Under the supervision of the Chief, Child Protection, this post is responsible for contributing to the development of a national child protection system that prevents and responds to violence, abuse and exploitation of children, including during emergency scenarios such as natural disaster and conflict through:
(1) the development, implementation, and coordination of child protection emergency prevention and response initiatives;
(2) within the context of systems development, contribute to the strengthening of those systems through the integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience in national and county level programming; and
(3), supporting the development and/or integration of child protection in emergency coordination mechanisms at the national and county level.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

As part of a country-wide initiative towards the development of child protection systems, develop sustainable and institutionalized emergency preparedness and response capacities within government structures - at national and county levels - in accordance with the CCCs by supporting a broad spectrum of training and capacity building, including, but not limited to, Child Protection in Emergencies, Psychosocial Support (including Child Friendly Spaces),

Separated and Unaccompanied Children, Gender-Based Violence, development/support to Case Management, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and demobilization of child-combatants and monitoring and reporting (as required).

In collaboration with UNHCR and implementing partners engaged in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps, support the development and implementation of child protection interventions in accordance with the parameters set by contingency planning exercises and work plans for the refugee population

Responsible for arranging contracts (program cooperation agreements and special service agreements), securing standby partners, arranging for supply procurement, and in collaboration with section, ensuring appropriate management and use of emergency resources

With regard to the IASC cluster approach and under the auspices of humanitarian reform, ensure child protection in emergency needs and activities are reflected in broader humanitarian appeals for Kenya, including FLASH, CAP, and CERF, and mainstream child protection concerns through sectors and/or clusters.

Within UNICEF, and as required, contribute to raising additional funds for child protection systems development and child protection in emergencies, prepare donor proposals, donor reports and/or briefing notes (including sitreps) on child protection interventions.Required Qualifications:

Advanced university degree, preferably in the social sciences, law or other relevant field.Experience:

At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in international setting or in emergency prevention and response within Kenya, including supervisory experience.

Emergency child protection experience with refugees and/or IDPs is required, as is experience working in conflict and natural disasters, i.e, drought/flooding.

Must have demonstrated knowledge and training experience with child protection in emergencies including psychosocial support, IDTR, Case Management, and GBV.

This position requires: excellent writing, analytic, and communication/diplomacy skills; supervisory experience; and a demonstrated ability to mobilize resources.

Language: Good knowledge of English language and knowledge of the working language of the duty station.Competencies:
Core Values (Required)
i) Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrityii) Core Competencies (Required)

Communication [II]

Working with People [II]

Drive for Results [II]iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]

Relating and Networking [II]

Applying Technical Expertise [III]

Leading and Supervising [I]

Analyzing [III]

Deciding and Initiating Action [II] Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum vitae, P-11 (see; Job Application Form to download) (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
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