CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: FHI 360
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 15 Oct 2014

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Communications Specialist (C4D) for Ebola Emergency Response in Dakar, Senegal (6 - 12 months)

Project Description:

The Communication for Development (CD4) Specialist will help to scale-up and systematize the C4D/social mobilization efforts of UNICEF’s Western and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) to prevent and respond to Ebola outbreaks in crisis countries (Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea) and in at-risk countries (Senegal, Mali, Equatorial Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire). This temporary assignment (6-12 months) will support UNICEF’s C4D/social mobilization work across these countries. These activities include: coordination with key partners; capacity reinforcement and guidance; facilitation of research and assessments; production, pre-positioning and broadcast of mass media messages to raise public awareness and overcome resistance; outreach to and training of opinion leaders, military personnel, journalists, community-based workers and other field-level partners; and door-to-door campaigning and interpersonal communication to deliver focused messages to households and service providers. This assignment is based in Dakar, Senegal.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the WCARO emergency team and relevant WCARO Ebola emergency, preparedness and response task forces/working committees.
• Coordinate with C4D/Ebola Specialist and contracting organization (CO) emergency focal points to support delivery of C4D/Ebola emergency response.
• Participate in regional assessments to identify opportunities and gaps in Ebola preparedness, response, and recovery efforts that have implications for C4D, including in the area of community-based response mechanisms.
• Initiate, guide and coordinate regional research studies and reviews for C4D/Ebola response.
• Review existing global C4D in emergencies tools, standards and resources to adapt and apply them to the WCAR Ebola response.
• Develop Ebola response-specific regional C4D tools and resources for stronger planning, research, implementation, monitoring and evaluation with special emphasis on innovations and monitoring and evaluation.
• In consultation and coordination with other C4D Specialists on the WCARO team, provide technical assistance and undertake appropriate follow-up to develop/strengthen national and sub-national level emergency preparedness and response to Ebola outbreak.
• Develop regional networks and partnerships with organizations that work on or are actively involved in C4D-related work for Ebola response.
• Facilitate and coordinate country-level collaborations for technical support; knowledge management; and development of tools and methods.
• Coordinate UNICEF contributions to partner initiatives within the region.
• Contribute to regional fundraising proposals, and revise COs’ funding proposals.
• Develop criteria for allocation of resources to COs.
• Reinforce capacity of C4D staff and partners in programming for C4D/Ebola emergency preparedness and response, and monitoring of progresses for C4D.
• Conduct training on innovations and good practices.
• Assist COs in the identification and surge of HR for C4D/Ebola emergency.
• Support appropriate monitoring of behavior and social change and community participation in C4D/Ebola programs.
• Ensure regional office reporting on C4D/Ebola related issues and revise quality of country offices' reports and key documents.
• Analyze country-level C4D dimensions of humanitarian actions of UNICEF and partners as required, to identify, assess, and report on outcomes, innovations, lessons learned and good practices
• Monitor funding appeals and use of funding across Cos.
• Support documentation of good practices for behavior and social change and community participation in C4D/Ebola emergency programs.
• Regular travel for field and partner visits and rapid assessments to monitor and advise on C4D interventions for Ebola response.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced university degree strongly preferred in social or behavioral sciences (e.g., sociology, anthropology, psychology, health education).
• At least 5-6 years of work experience in C4D, with 1-2 years of those in emergency contexts or dealing with emergency issues, and 4-6 years in developing country contexts.
• Proven experience in application of C4D strategies, tools and resources to address behavior and social change dimensions of emergencies. Experience in emergency duty stations is an asset.
• Proven experience in coordinating and/or facilitating multi-agency C4D preparedness and response in emergencies.
• Experience in or understanding of outbreak/risk communications and dealing with the media an asset.
• Fluency in French and English
• Ability to communicate, work with people, and adapt/respond to change.
• Ability to analyze information and apply technical expertise.
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and initiate action.
• Understanding of core values of diversity and inclusion; integrity; commitment.
• Understanding of -- or training in -- current developments in the field of communication in development theory and research, participatory processes, and media.
• Understanding of strategic communication planning, behavior analysis, formative research and evaluation.
• Experience in inter-disciplinary approaches in strategic communication and application of C4D strategies, tools, and resources to address behavior and social change dimensions, especially in crises.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please visit FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.

How to apply:

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