Job offer: UNV SBC Specialist

• Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief SBC Nepal Country Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV SBC Associate - Innovations and SBC+ will: o Support SBC team to identify and implement innovative approaches, such as social innovation, digital SBC, Artificial Intelligence, etc. to engage with communities and contribute to SBC+ interventions and strategies with emphasis in Youth Engagement and Climate Action.
• Work with the sectoral focal points to apply innovations to capture community needs and translate them into supporting visually appealing and user-friendly SBC+ tools and resources (including augmented reality and artificial intelligence multi-language outputs).
• Document and disseminate good practices on climate change, youth empowerment, emergency preparation and response and resilience building, and produce engaging and transformative content across various platforms, including UNICEF's internal channels (and external facing (such as website and social media), newsletters, and more to ensure visibility of SBC's work in the country and the regional and global levels, and maintaining consistency across different platforms.
• Support SBC team in creating visually appealing and effective creative SBC+ and communication assets linked to the SDGS and the Development and Climate Agendas, such as publications, project brochures, infographics, factsheets, human-interest stories, short videos, podcasts in character and others for multiple audiences.
• Support as need to reach programming, information sharing and communication goals.
• Provide regular updates on the creative assets performance and make necessary adjustments to improve its effectiveness.Assist in creating multi-language guidelines, templates, and training materials based on SBC+ vision and approaches in Nepal and beyond, in collaboration with the UNICEF Regional SBC team for South Asia.
• Collaborate with SBC team in the ideation, conceptualization, design, and improvement of Risk Communication, Community Engagement, Accountability and Communication deliverables tailored for various UNICEF and SBC internal and external platforms and audiences, ensuring maximum visibility, functionality, and impact.

Job Specification

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience

3 years

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

3 years

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Nepalese, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Master degree or equivalent in Communication Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.

Competencies and values

Accountability

•  Adaptability and flexibility
•  Creativity
•  Judgement and decision-making
•  Planning and organising
•  Professionalism
•  Self-management

Skills and experience

one or more of the following areas is required:

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•  Social Innovation, new technologies, data analytics and digital approaches applied to social development, program planning, Social and Behaviour Change, Community Engagement, communication for development, public advocacy, or another related area with relevant fieldwork experience. ehamZvR BIpnb
•  Programme planning, implementation, and reporting applied to Social and Behaviour Change and emergency response.
•  Excellent Nepali and English writing and verbal communication skills applied to technical documents. Oher languages spoken in Nepal will be an added advantage.
•  Relevant national experience with UN agencies and in the ground will be an added advantage.
•  Advanced Computer skills (including new technologies, multimedia, content management tools and Microsoft suite).
•  Proficiency in creating engaging content with a strong command of grammar, style, and tone varying audiences.
•  An eye for clean, simple, and compelling visual design.
•  Excellent with Microsoft Package and good IT skills, especially with design and photo and video editing apps and software.
•  Familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
•  Computer science multimedia and content development are assets.
•  Knowledge of and interest in South Asia cultural and social issues.
•  Creative, enthusiastic, solutions orientated.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
•  Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
•  Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to take initiative and work with tight deadlines with a commitment to learning and growth within the assigned area of work.

Affinity with or interest in child rights, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise

Communication, Economics and finance, Social work

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