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Full Time South Africa Media/Communication - Program/Project Management Print


Closing date: Friday, 1 June 2018

Level: NOB

Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment

Closing date: 1 June 2018 – 5:00pm (Johannesburg time)

Duty station: Johannesburg, South Africa

Job ID: 16366

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF SOUTH AFRICA AND NON-NATIONALS WHO HOLD WORK PERMITS OR ARE PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF SOUTH AFRICA*

Job Purpose

UNFPA is the UN agency champion of young people. A number of programmes are implemented by UNFPA ESARO targeting the integration of HIV and sexual and reproductive health services as well as sexual reproductive health rights with a focus on adolescents and young people.

The Regional office mobilized extra budgetary funds to support the implementation of regional programmes aiming at empowering adolescents and young people aged 10-24 to protect themselves from STIs including HIV, unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, early marriages, gender-based violence and harmful cultural practices while promoting gender equitable norms and protective behaviours as well as to to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights of all people in the East and Southern African Region, with a focus on adolescent girls and young people, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people living with HIV, men who have sex with men (MSM), LGBTI, and sex workers (SWs).

To improve content, reach, design and coverage of the UNFPA ESARO regional programmes strategies and activities, UNFPA is looking for a Social Behavior Change Communication analyst. He/She is a highly motivated, creative individual with experience and a passion for working for and with adolescent and young people, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people living with HIV, men who have sex with men (MSM), LGBTI, and sex workers (SWs) ensuring that their knowledge and skills towards adoption of healthier sexual behavior and access to integrated services in Eastern and Southern Africa is increased.

Education:

  • Advanced university degree in relevant areas – social behavior change communication, communications, journalism, public relations or other related field from reputable institution.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • At least two years of progressively professional experience and proven track record in developing and implementing social media strategies.

Technical Experience and Skills

  • Demonstrates creativity and documented immersion in social media;
  • Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios.
  • Good knowledge and experience in Graphic design and production of info-graphics;
  • Previous proven experience in documenting promising or best practices;
  • Expertise in programme such as Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office basics (Word, Excel PowerPoint). Photography experience and basic skills in video editing and production a plus.
  • Knowledge and interest on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights is an asset.

Languages:

  • Fluency in oral and written English. Knowledge of French or Portuguese an asset.

To view the complete job description and apply to this position, click ‘Apply Now’ below.

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United Nations Population Fund

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

UNFPA expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives.

Since UNFPA started working in 1969, the number – and rate – of women dying from complications of pregnancy or childbirth has been halved. Families are smaller and healthier. Young people are more connected and empowered than ever before.

Too many left behind

But too many are still left behind. Nearly a billion people remain mired in extreme poverty. Sexual and reproductive health problems are a leading cause of death and disability for women in the developing world. Young people bear the highest risks of HIV infection and unintended pregnancy. More than a hundred million girls face the prospect of child marriage and other harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation.

Much more needs to be done to ensure a world in which all individuals can exercise their basic human rights, including those that relate to the most intimate and fundamental aspects of life.

Ensuring every pregnancy is wanted

Few things have a greater impact on the life of a woman than the number and spacing of her children. That’s why international agreements going back decades affirm that individuals should have the right (and the means) to freely decide when (or if) to start a family and how many children to bear. Yet, in this new century, some 225 million women who want to avoid or delay childbearing still lack access to the quality services and supplies needed to manage their fertility.

Supporting maternal health

We know how to save almost all women who die giving life. The first step is to ensure they can plan their pregnancies and space their births. Skilled birth attendance at delivery, with backup emergency obstetric care and essential supplies in place, is also critical.

Perhaps the most challenging aspect of reducing maternal death and disability is finding ways to reach all women, even those in the poorest, most remote areas, or in times of natural or man-made disasters. This involves bolstering health systems. It is also critical that pregnant women are able to access all the care they need, from prenatal HIV testing to post-natal care for newborns, at the same clinic or health centre. This approach saves money and saves lives.

Helping young people fulfil their potential

Young people from age 10-24 constitute a quarter of the world’s population (2014).  Their reproductive choices will shape future demographic trends.

UNFPA advocates for the rights of young people, including the right to accurate information and services related to sexuality and reproductive health. Empowered with knowledge and skills to protect themselves and make informed decisions, they can realize their full potential and contribute to economic and social transformation.

Investing in young people, especially adolescent girls, is one of the smartest investments a country can make. As parents, teachers and leaders of the next generation, they can help break the cycle of poverty, strengthen the social fabric and create a sustainable future.

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Closing date: Friday, 1 June 2018

Level: NOB

Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment

Closing date: 1 June 2018 - 5:00pm (Johannesburg time)

Duty station: Johannesburg, South Africa

Job ID: 16366

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF SOUTH AFRICA AND NON-NATIONALS WHO HOLD WORK PERMITS OR ARE PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF SOUTH AFRICA*

Job Purpose

UNFPA is the UN agency champion of young people. A number of programmes are implemented by UNFPA ESARO targeting the integration of HIV and sexual and reproductive health services as well as sexual reproductive health rights with a focus on adolescents and young people.

The Regional office mobilized extra budgetary funds to support the implementation of regional programmes aiming at empowering adolescents and young people aged 10-24 to protect themselves from STIs including HIV, unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, early marriages, gender-based violence and harmful cultural practices while promoting gender equitable norms and protective behaviours as well as to to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights of all people in the East and Southern African Region, with a focus on adolescent girls and young people, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people living with HIV, men who have sex with men (MSM), LGBTI, and sex workers (SWs).

To improve content, reach, design and coverage of the UNFPA ESARO regional programmes strategies and activities, UNFPA is looking for a Social Behavior Change Communication analyst. He/She is a highly motivated, creative individual with experience and a passion for working for and with adolescent and young people, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people living with HIV, men who have sex with men (MSM), LGBTI, and sex workers (SWs) ensuring that their knowledge and skills towards adoption of healthier sexual behavior and access to integrated services in Eastern and Southern Africa is increased.

Education:

  • Advanced university degree in relevant areas - social behavior change communication, communications, journalism, public relations or other related field from reputable institution.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • At least two years of progressively professional experience and proven track record in developing and implementing social media strategies.

Technical Experience and Skills

  • Demonstrates creativity and documented immersion in social media;
  • Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios.
  • Good knowledge and experience in Graphic design and production of info-graphics;
  • Previous proven experience in documenting promising or best practices;
  • Expertise in programme such as Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office basics (Word, Excel PowerPoint). Photography experience and basic skills in video editing and production a plus.
  • Knowledge and interest on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights is an asset.

Languages:

  • Fluency in oral and written English. Knowledge of French or Portuguese an asset.

To view the complete job description and apply to this position, click 'Apply Now' below.

 2018-06-02

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