Job Description
| Job no: | 548419 |
| Contract type: | Fixed Term Appointment |
| Level: | P-5 |
| Duty Station: | Khartoum |
| Location: | Sudan |
| Categories: | Communication |
| Advertised: | 07 Apr 2022 E. Africa Standard Time |
| Deadline: | 18 Apr 2022 E. Africa Standard Time |
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, www.unicef.org
Sudan, surrounded by the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Libya and South Sudan, positioned next to East, West, South and North Africa, is surrounded by complex conflicts in an unpredictable, volatile and rapidly evolving region. Sudan is by size the third biggest country in Africa, with a diverse population of around 42 million people. Sudan’s children make up half of the total population, and the past two decades have seen their lives significantly improve: fewer girls and boys are dying before their fifth birthday, primary school attendance is increasing, immunization coverage is high and the country remains polio free. Still, millions of children continue to suffer from protracted conflict in Darfur, the Kordofans, and Blue Nile, from seasonal natural disasters, malnutrition and disease outbreaks, and from under-investment in basic social services. More than three million of Sudan’s school aged children are not in the classroom. UNICEF has been in Sudan since 1952 and continues with a presence in 12 of Sudan’s 18 states.
How can you make a difference?
Purpose of the job
The Chief of Advocacy and Communication P-5 is accountable for leading the advocacy and communication strategies of the Country Office, under the supervision of the Representative. This includes:
- The development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of integrated advocacy and communication strategies to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people
- The effective deployment of public channels and private relationships to mobilize public and private resources for children, including through UNICEF
- Using traditional and digital media and key partnerships to build awareness of and support for child rights and UNICEF’s mission, priorities and programmes at the national, regional and global level
- Working with children and young people to empower them as agents of change
- Responding to major communication risks and challenges.
As a member of the Management Team, the staff member will work alongside colleagues to oversee the overall performance of the office, create a positive workplace environment, and ensure the wellbeing of staff.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
- Advocacy strategy development
- Advocacy strategy implementation
- Communication strategy development and implementation
- Digital strategy
- Media relations
- Advocacy and communication M&E
- Team building, project and budget management
- Advocacy and communication capacity building
- Stakeholder engagement
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education
- An Advanced University degree is required in one of the following fields: International Relations, Political Science, International Development, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Communication or related fields.
*A first level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field, in conjunction with two additional years of relevant work experience in advocacy, campaigning or a related field may be taken in lieu of an Advanced University degree.
Experience:
- At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in advocacy/ campaigning and communication is required, with at least two years at the international level.
- Experience in leading the development and implementation of advocacy and communication strategies, with clear theories of change, specific, measurable and timebound objectives, and performance indicators.
- A track record of achieving or contributing to tangible policy change.
- Proven experience in deploying a range of advocacy and communication tactics based on a clear theory of change.
- Experience in building and maintaining a network of external stakeholders, and in working with coalitions.
- Experience in building strong relationships with traditional and social media entities and using media relations and channels to engage public audiences.
- Experience in leading the development, implementation and monitoring of digital strategies.
- Experienced and current in digital and social media content and audience trends as well as in managing online platforms and channels.
- Strong communicator with emphasis on being able to present complex policy ideas in succinct, engaging ways through campaign narratives and creative tactics.
- Experience in managing a team is a requirement, along with a proven commitment to diverse and inclusive recruiting process. Experience managing a multicultural team is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in design and management of projects, including budget management and monitoring and evaluation of results.
- Knowledge of international development, humanitarian issues and children’s rights.
- Experience in training and facilitation is an asset.
- Experience working in a developing and emergency environment is an asset.
- Experience in crisis communication is an asset.
Language Requirement
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
- Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
- Works Collaboratively with others (2)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
- Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
To view the full job description visit the link below:
Chief of Advocacy and Communication Level 5.docx
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
* Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
** Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
*** Candidates found suitable but not appointed to this post may be included in the respective talent group and considered for similar career opportunities in UNICEF.
**** Qualified candidates from industrial countries are encouraged to apply.
No Fees:
UNICEF DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING THE CONTRACT). UNICEF DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Advertised: 07 Apr 2022 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 18 Apr 2022 E. Africa Standard Time
