*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.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
