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Organization: UNFPA – United Nations Population Fund
Country: Cameroon
City: Yaoundé
Office: UNFPA Yaoundé, Cameroon
Closing date: Monday, 2 May 2022
General
Description of assignment title: Communication /C4D Specialist
Assignment country: Cameroon
Expected start date: 04/25/2022
Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being
Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No
Host entity: UNFPA
Type: Onsite
Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Bertoua
Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded on 16 November 1945. UNESCO’s office in Yaounde was established in 1991 as a cluster office but with a regional status in the sector of Communication and Communication covering countries of West and Central Africa. In January 2014, the Office was transformed into a Multisectoral Regional Office covering 10 countries: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Sao Tomé e Principe. The Yaounde Office has the mandate to implement programmatic activities and projects within UNESCO’s areas of competence: Education, Culture, Science, Communication, Information, Social, and Human Sciences. The UNESCO Regional Office in Yaounde is actively represented in the United Nations’ Country Team (UNCT) in Cameroun and in other countries of the region that it covers, cooperating actively as well with Peace Keeping missions in the region. UNESCO also participates all UNCT working groups; Governance, Communication, Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (HDPN), etc., and is a member of the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT). The Yaounde office implements programmes and activities in all thematic areas (youth and civic engagement, gender equality, marginalized communities, media pluralism, cultural diversity, artificial intelligence, employment) and pursuant of the 2014 2021 Medium Term Strategy, which contributes to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, and sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, sciences, culture, communication and information.
Context
Under the general supervision of the UNFPA Deputy Representative, the direct supervision of the Program Specialist in charge of Reproductive Health at UNFPA, the overall coordination of the Head of Sub Office of Bertoua in collaboration with CO team, the National UN Volunteer in Communication/C4D in Bertoua will support the management of the Project and also provide support to the Project team in the conduct of interventions related to the project « Promotion de l’utilisation accrue des services de santé de la reproduction par les femmes en âge de procréer et les jeunes dans les réseaux SONU en contexte de pandémie COVID-19 dans les régions vulnérables de l’Adamaoua et de l’Est du Cameroun ».
Task description
Provide a communication strategy for the project
Contribute to the evaluation of the project.
Collect and provide information relating to the implementation of the project to ensure effective sharing and dissemination of results.
Work to effectively use social media; organize and manage the media archive linked to the results of the project
Work with local organizations and other partners (UN, Government, traditional leaders, Midwifery schools) to facilitate their participation in community mobilization
Organize data and information, write and compile documents, keep records and manage communication and community mobilization plans for the implementation of the project
Prepare basic communication and promotional material for advocacy, visibility and information to media including community radios and for high level visits by UNFPA staff, donors and others
Perform all other relevant duties and assist with other communications tasks as required from the country office. Expected results :
Increased and maintained demand by women of childbearing age and young people to integrated SMRNA services including antenatal consultations (ANC) and family planning in the EmONC networks of the project intervention areas in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The project is implemented in strict respect of norms guiding project management while upholding donor confidence and UNFPA visibility;
Project expected results are met through increased mobilization of project target groups delivering on the basis of harnessing resources and animating a team of motivated community actors;
Submission of quality periodic activity and reports, documenting lessons and disseminating results;
Prepare the end of mission report reflecting results and strategic recommendations.
Basic communication and promotional material for advocacy, visibility and information to media including community radios and for high level visits by UNFPA staff, goodwill ambassadors, donors are availed in a timely manner
Increased availability of data and information, write ups and compiled documents, records and management of communication and community mobilization plans for the implementation of the project
Increased community mobilization to improve demand generation in line with the project results
Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
5 years of experience in At least five years of relevant experience in community mobilization, including at least three years of experience in communication for development;
Provide proof of experience in the implementation of the national community health strategy in Cameroon
Justify an experience of supporting civil society
Have a good experience of Community System Strengthening (RSC) and a good mastery of the dynamics of civil society;
Have proven experience in gender issues, human rights and community mobilization;
Have experience of similar support missions to civil society;
Strong track record of technical leadership and proven ability to deliver demonstrable results;
Previous experience working in a multi-stakeholder environment, including NGOs, bilateral and multilateral agencies;
Demonstrated skills in analysis and strategic and operational planning and in monitoring and evaluation
Have experience in training and organizing workshop related to communication
Demonstrate good analytical skills
Have experience in documentary review, documentary writing and scientific publication
Being able to work under pressure
Have a good sense of teamwork and be able to work under pressure and in a restrictive multicultural environment;
Have a very high sense of personal commitment, great interpersonal skills;
Have a good knowledge of the national health context;
Have experience with NGOs /Associations and the United Nations system;
Have skills in the area of results-based management;
Female candidacies are deeply encouraged.
Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Community development, Development programmes
Driving license
Languages
French, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in in Communication, Community Health, Reproductive Health or Social Sciences
Competencies and values
Commitment to UNFPA Values and Guiding Principles
Achieving results
Being accountable
Developing and applying professional expertise
Thinking analytically and strategically
Working in teams/ managing ourselves and relationships
Communicating for impact
Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNFPA; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNFPA procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Bertoua city, capital of the Eastern Region, is in a relatively quiet security situation. The system put in place by the administrative authorities maintains at the moderate stage the general level of security which allows a serene pursuit of the activities of the local populations. However, crime within the urban center can be seen as the most palpable threat to private property. Even though United Nations personnel and capabilities are not specific targets, they are not entirely spared. https://www.unv.org
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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