TERMS OF REFERENCE
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Manager and in close collaboration with Child Nutrition and Development, SBC, Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships (CAP), Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), and Field Office teams, the consultant will provide strategic and technical support to strengthen communication, advocacy, youth engagement, social mobilization, stakeholder engagement, media engagement, visibility, donor recognition and knowledge management for UNICEF Nigeria’s nutrition programme.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum requirements:
- Education: An advanced degree (Masters) in at least one of the following fields: Communication, Journalism, Social and Behaviour Change (SBC), Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Development, Public Policy, Mass Communication, or a related field.
- Work Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in advocacy, communication, social mobilization, community engagement, Social and Behaviour Change (SBC), youth engagement, media relations, knowledge management, documentation, or related areas
Skills:
- Experience supporting large-scale public health, nutrition, maternal and child health, adolescent, or social development programmes in low- and middle-income countries.
- Proven collaboration with UNICEF, UN agencies, government, development partners, civil society, media, youth networks, and communities.
- Strong experience in communication, advocacy, social mobilization, community engagement, and programme monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives across government, communities, media, youth groups, and development partners.
- Experience in programme documentation, donor reporting, visibility, case studies, success stories, and multimedia content development.
- Experience in digital engagement, social media campaigns, media relations, youth platforms, and innovative communication approaches.
- Excellent writing, analytical, storytelling, networking, and partnership-building skills, with the ability to deliver under pressure in dynamic environments.
- Language Requirements:
- Excellent written and spoken English required.
- Working knowledge of local languages relevant to programme implementation settings is an asset
- Desirables: Knowledge of the UN rules, procedures and regulations and/or working experience for the UN or other international development organization would be an asset.
- Experience and knowledge of Nigeria humanitarian and development sector is desirable.
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
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