Chief of Communication, P-5, Dar-es-Salaam

Under the general guidance of the Representative, and in close coordination with the Deputy Representative and Chiefs of Sections, you will be responsible for the conceptualization, planning, design, execution, monitoring and evaluation of an integrated communication strategy in support of the country programme results.

Qualification:

Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area combined with an advanced university degree in a related field.* Ten years progressively responsible professional work experience in the planning and management of social development programmes, including six years in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes. Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Key Expected Results:

  1. Develops an integrated communication strategy to get children’s issues into the public domain and strengthen political will in support of Country programme results, including communication assessment and analysis, development of a communication plan, strategic use of resources and involvement in key programme processes, especially development of communication interventions, reviews and evaluations. Monitors and evaluates communication impact.

  2. Develops partnerships with various individuals, CSO and NGOs, members of the private sector, whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy, and communication outputs, and strengthens their capacity through appropriate advocacy and communication training, access to updated information, supplies and equipment and through experience-sharing.

  3. Provide guidance in development of Communication interventions under the One UN ‘Delivering as One’ Joint Programmes and as well as the various task forces, including the Internal Communication Group, Branding and Publications.

  4. Provides leadership in development of local fundraising strategy through private sector fundraising. Drive and coordinate an ongoing overall Fund Raising Strategy for the Tanzania Office.

  5. Develops partnerships with mass media through activities such as organizing visits to project sites, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage, and utilizes both web-based and traditional media to generate and maintain public interest in children’s issues, and tell the story of UNICEF’s cooperation to a wider audience.

  6. Adapts and disseminates advocacy materials from New York, Geneva and the Regional Office to identified audiences, arranging translations into local language(s) as necessary. Identifies the need for additional materials/activities, such as radio and television programmes, publications, photographs, websites, to advocate and promote organizational goals within the country, and manages their production and distribution to the relevant audiences.

  7. Engages nationally known personalities and organizes special events and activities to support country programme goals. Generates public support for special events.

  8. Advises the Representative and the country programme team on the effective use of tools of mass communication, including press briefings and conferences and media interviews, to achieve country programme results.

  9. In coordination with the Regional Adviser, Communication, participates in global advocacy activities by planning visits of goodwill ambassadors, National Committee representatives and Executive Board members, including preparation of information materials (e.g. press releases, programme summaries, country fact sheets and media kits), and necessary logistic arrangements.

  10. Develops a workplan for communication activities, monitors compliance and provides support and guidance to ensure objectives are met. This includes performance planning, monitoring and appraisal. Plans and monitors the use of communication budgetary resources.

Competencies:

Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.

Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.

Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.

Has high-level leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching.

Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.

Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization’s future potential.

Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups. Actively nurtures good relationships with people across all organizational levels and boundaries, and with government leaders and stakeholders.

Anticipates and actively monitors long term local and global developments, constantly seeking new opportunities for advancing UNICEF's mission.

Negotiates effectively with people inside and outside the organization by adopting a range of approaches.

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 new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2011-001199. Applications must be received by 25 August 2011. 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.

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