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  • Posted: Dec 29, 2014
    Deadline: Jan 6, 2015
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    The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS provides project management, procurement and infrastructure services to governments, donors and UN organizations, such as th...
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    Project Communication & Change Specialist

    Functional Responsibilities

    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.

     

    Competencies

     

    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.

     

    Education/Experience/Language requirements

    EDUCATION

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

    EXPERIENCE

    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.
    LANGUAGE

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

     

    Contract type, level and duration

    Contract type: Local ICA Specialist
    Contract level: LICA 8
    Contract duration: 1 year

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