Job: Communication for Development Officer

Location: Thimphu, Bhutan 
Deadline: Tuesday, 15 October 2013 

Description

UNICEF Bhutan Country Office is pleased to announce the following vacancy for Bhutanese nationals. UNICEF together with other UN agencies in country Delivers as One UN in support of national priorities and programmes in the social sector. The programme focuses on equity focused planning, upstream policy engagement, is evidence-based, managing results for equity aqnd demand-driven. 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 by 15 October 2013.

Communication for Development Officer - NOC (Post reference #85936)

Purpose of the post:

The incumbent is responsible for the design, formulation, management, execution and evaluation of a behavioural change and social mobilization strategy, plan of action and programme activities in support of the country programme.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced university degree in the social/behavioural sciences with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour & social change, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, planning and management of social development programmes with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.

Additional Skills:

• Computer skills, including advanced internet navigation and various office applications;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Competencies:

Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results, Leading and Supervising, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Relating and Networking, Persuading and Influencing, Applying Technical Expertise, Entrepreneurial Thinking.

Please submit the completed P-11 Form (to be collected from the UNICEF Office or ask e-copy through lupreti@unicef.org) updated CV and cover letter stating suitability of the application against the position. In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly mention the title and post reference number of the post in the subject line of your application.

Detailed job description may be obtained from the Human Resources Unit at UNICEF Bhutan Office or write to lupreti@unicef.org for e-copy.

Please mail electronic copy of your application to lupreti@unicef.org clearly stating the title of the post applied for each application.

Submit hard copy of your application stating the position applied for on the envelope addressed to: Human Resources, UNICEF, Thimphu, Bhutan, P.O. Box 239.

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 with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

NOTE: ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW.

THIS POST IS EFFECTIVE FROM 1 JANUARY 2014

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