Project Communication & Change Specialist at UNOPS

The role of the Project Communication & Change Advisor encompasses the following key aspects:

• Develop the communications plan. Identify individuals/ organisations. Develop communications for stakeholders in country.  Schedule events,
• Develop and execute communications strategy,
• State engagement process – State & Zonal level SCM Technical Working Group + separate State Commissioners & Directors of FDS forum.

Technical Competencies:

• Service delivery: Excellent service orientation and diplomacy in dealing with people,
• Organization & Planning: Ability to plan, organize and coordinate services; Ability to handle multiple tasks and recognize priorities, working within tight deadlines,
• Computer skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook; Word and Excel with knowledge of Power Point desirable, Internet research, 
• Project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as external clients and vendors,
• Sensitivity to confidential matters is required,
• knowledge/sensitivity on local social, political, economic realities and dynamics in order to use appropriate influencing and dialogue strategies; Ability to share related information with others, generating a common interest and team working dynamics around this issue; tailor management strategy accordingly and adjust the management response to challenges and problems arising.

Core Competencies:

• Personal Effectiveness: Proactively find innovative and creative solutions, be efficient and reliable, adapt to change and uncertainty, be decisive and act with integrity,
• Working with Others: Build effective internal and external relationships, involve others to solve problems and treat others with consideration and respect,
• Core Expertise: Passion for building and developing core skills for the main role and contribute to knowledge enhancement outside of the immediate role,
• People Leadership: Effectively motivate, influence and develop others, drive high performance, inspire people by giving the right example, acting as a role model.

A Master's degree in Communication or related field (HR, Marketing, Public Relations).

Essential

• Between 7 to 10 years of prior work experience in communication, preferably working with senior management level in the international development or health sector, or related field of work,
• Proven efficiency in any of the following domains: service provision, planning, project management,
• High level of planning and organization skills,
• Reliable, innovative and service-oriented team member with strong interpersonal skills,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills both with internal and external audiences,
• Strong writing, editing and proof-reading skills,
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, operate in a multi-stakeholder environment, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Excellent relationship with key Nigerian stakeholders in healthcare and very good knowledge of Nigerian health supply chain,
• Strong knowledge of African health supply chain systems, stakeholders and networks,
• Experience in working with partners in the field of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Immunization and Reproductive Health.

An excellent knowledge of English is required for this position, both written and oral.