PURPOSE OF THE POST
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical oversight and guidance to the communication for development strategy as part of the polio eradication effort in KPK.
Under the technical oversight of the Polio Specialist KPK/ FATA at the level provincial and Polio Team CO, the incumbent will responsible for leading the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a behaviour change and social mobilization strategy in support of the polio, routine EPI programme. Particular focus will be on ensuring all high risk districts and Union Councils have communications plans in place which are based on the available epidemiological/surveillance data, campaign results and other data.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works in close collaboration with UNICEF and government immunization and partner counterparts to technically support pre-campaign, campaign and post campaign communication and social mobilization activities particularly planning, implementation, supervision & monitoring and assessment of the quality of area level social profiling of high risk populations and its incorporation in the microplans, at the union council and district levels.
Monitor the correct deployment of human and material resources under COMNet umbrella as per criteria and provide support where necessary. Ensure the selection of appropriate COMNet functions at all tiers as per guidelines.
Monitor and technically support the training of COMNet in relevant technical sectors. Measure the impact of training workshops conducted for COMNet. Support the IPC component of training for vaccination teams and health workers.
Monitor and supervise the work of all tiers of COMNet in the pre campaign, campaign and post campaign phases. Share key observations and recommendations/ action points with responsible authorities. Thorough analysis of third party monitoring monthly reports for: a) corrective action as per SOPs; b) identification of issues to be addressed prior to the next campaign; and c) reporting to, and assisting the HoS for actions required, if any.
Support Health department and its team with analysis of the missed children data and modify COMNet work where necessary. Support Health Department to prepare a report for Provincial Task Force meeting in line with the communication indicators of the National Emergency Action Plan. Seek support from public sector and NGO/ Private sector as well for communication and social mobilization.
Provide special focus on the high risk populations during all campaign phases in line with the special strategies devised by MoH for high risk populations and the National Emergency Action Plan for Polio Eradication for 2014. Assist in the various aspects to ensure development, maintenance and monitoring of routine EPI, and participate in SIAs related to other EPI diseases.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in the Social/behavioural sciences (Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health, Education), or other fields related to the work of UNICEF.
Degree or training preferred in media and communication with experience in strategic communication planning for behaviour development/ social mobilization /advocacy/ participatory communication/ development and production of creative materials/ research, training or facilitation of communication/ impact evaluation of communication interventions.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 5 years’ experience in social mobilization, and/or partnership and social network development among underserved and disadvantaged communities.
- Programme implementation experience in polio eradication is an asset.
- Experience in health communication an asset.
- Preference to people with community based work experience in KP/ FATA
- Programme implementation experience in polio eradication is an asset.
- Well versed in using Microsoft office applications especially working on excel and developing presentations.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of the local working language an asset.
COMPETENCIES
- Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
- Ability to work in an international or multicultural environment.
- Knowledge of computer systems and applications
- Ability for analytical, independent work in an organized manner.
- Ability to draft clearly and concisely on technical issues with creative expression.
- Skills in interpersonal and other forms of communication.
- Ability to coordinate research, analyzes, evaluate and synthesize information.
- Participatory training/facilitation skills desirable.
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