Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
Closing date: 28 Jul 2017
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Vientiane, Lao PDR, requires an experienced and qualified Lao National Consultant on Communication for Development (C4D) in improving routine immunization at (NO-B) level. The Consultant will be based in UNICEF Vientiane as well as in the National Immunization Program office, Ministry of Health, as needed.
Duties and responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Health and Nutrition and in close collaboration with the Chief of Communication and the Immunization Specialist, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:
Undertake other related assignments and responsibilities as requested by the supervisor and other partners to support the successful routine immunization services.
Qualifications and experience:
Education: Advanced university degree in communication for development of the social/behavioral sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, community-based development, Health Education). A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in one of the academic disciplines listed above in combination with qualifying relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in the planning and management of communication for development programmes, with practical experience of working with community leaders, community Organizations and in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to routine and emergency contexts. An experience in the field of Communication for Development in a UN organization or NGO is an asset.
Languages: Fluency (spoken and written) in English and Lao is required.
How to apply:
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 organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505901
