Consultancy - Assignment for National Job Vacancy at UNICEF South Sudan

Job Title:Consultancy - Assignment for National, Communication Section, South Sudan Closing Date: Monday, 21 May 2012 UNICEF Southern Sudan Area Office Totto Chan Compound Juba, Sudan Consultancy assignment UNICEF South Sudan Country Office: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), South Sudan Country Office, is seeking to hire a qualified consultant to provide technical assistance to help in strengthening the capacities of the radio programming in South Sudan. It aims to strengthen radio networks and outreach, dissemination of key messages as well as to ensure child centred radio programmes. Documented processes, frameworks and lessons learned during the consultancy will feed into the development of context-specific radio production tools, key message and framework for child participation in media and radio programmes in South Sudan. Duty station: Juba Reporting to: Communication for Development Specialist under Strategic Communication Section Duration of Contract: 11 Months (44 weeks). Fees Level: Corresponding to NOB Main Duties and Responsibilities: Mapping and linkage Develop a list of existing radio programmes for linkages Mapping of radio stations and their coverage area Develop relations with media / radio agencies, negotiate and coordinate partnership arrangements with them and develop proposals for support to disseminate messages in varied formats Develop content for radio programmes in collaboration with sectoral programmes Pre testing of content with intended audiences Finalise the content in consultation with Strategic Communication Section Monitor and provide feedback on the extent of the reach of the radio programmes Produce ready-to-use information package with key behavioural messages for radio programmes Produce dissemination plan of contents for non-radio coverage areas (e.g. use of MP3 player etc.) Child Participatory Radio programmes Identify key radio stations and partners to introduce child participatory programmes Coordinate and develop information package for child participation guidelines and key messages Organize workshop for radio programmers on child participatory programmes Initiate atleast 1 child participation programme with a radio station. Deliverables: 1. Monthly reports on progress made on the specific tasks as outlined above. 2. List of radio stations and their coverage 3. Partnerships developed with at least two radio networks / stations 4. Standard guidelines and tools like radio handbook and child participation developed for adaptation 5. Radio programme content in varied formats – at least 6 programmes developed 6. Monitoring report from field visits 7. At least one workshop held on radio guideline/ child participation. Minimum Qualifications and Experience: The consultant will be an experienced Communication professional with similar assignments preferably in South Sudan The consultant will possess a relevant degree with a minimum of two years of training Proven ability in Mass media and experience in humanitarian response Ability to assimilate and communicate complex messages in an engaging and child-friendly manner Awareness and/or experience with UNICEF's humanitarian principles and UNICEF's activities in Southern Sudan Experience working in a conflict/ post-conflict environment desirable Fluency in English and another UN language Formal training or the equivalent experience in Mass Media with a minimum of 2 years of work experience Competencies required: Excellent communication skills Creative thinking, drive for results and strong commitments. Good inter-personal relationship even in diverse work environment and professional background Added advantage: work experience in Southern Sudan How to apply: Submission of Applications: Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and completed United Nations Personal History (P-11) form, as well as the two most recent performance appraisal s or performance evaluation reports to: UNICEF South Sudan Country Office, Human Resources Unit via email: jubavacancies@unicef.org A blank UN Personal History Form (P11) in MS Word format is attached. All applications are treated with strict confidentiality. The deadline for receipt of applications is 21 May 2012. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment. 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.