UNICEF
Non-profit + 1 more
Description
Minimum requirements:
- Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Health, or related fields, alternatively, a first university degree with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience in communications, journalism, advocacy, or public affairs.
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, public relations, advocacy, or media.
- Experience working in public health communication is an asset.
- Field experience and familiarity with emergency settings are desirable.
- Strong communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working with digital communication platforms and media relations.
Responsibilities
1.Strategy development:
Close coordination with the Nigeria country office CAP section.
2.Political Advocacy and Leadership Engagement:
Lead advocacy initiatives with political, traditional, and influential leaders at state, and local government levels to strengthen commitment to polio eradication and outbreak response.
Engage LGA chairpersons, their spouses, and other influential leaders in priority states mainly Sokoto and Kebbi.
3. Media Engagement and Capacity Strengthening:
Engage traditional media and social influencers to provide regular updates on polio eradication progress.
Strengthen media capacity and ensure accurate and consistent communication on polio and immunization.
4. Public Engagement and Communication Campaigns:
Design and implement initiatives to strengthen public awareness and engagement on polio eradication.
Support digital engagement initiatives including U-Report polls and other influence platforms to assess public awareness and promote community participation.
Coordinate field visits to hard-to-reach areas with UNICEF champions, celebrities, and media representatives.
5. Documentation and Knowledge Management:
Document best practices and success stories of health workers, community leaders, and policymakers supporting polio eradication.
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