Communication Specialist (Polio) P3, Temporary Appointment, 6 Months, Abuja Nigeria

### 📌 Résumé de l'offre Communication Specialist (Polio) P3, Temporary Appointment, 6 Months, Abuja Nigeria at United Nations Children's Fund in Abuja, NG. View the details for more information. **Détails clés :** - 💼 **Contrat** : Non spécifié - 📍 **Localisation** : Abuja, NG - 🎓 **Niveau** : senior - 🛠️ **Compétences** : ai, Communication, hr, Management, design --- UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.  Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.  And we never give up!  For every child, the right to an advocate In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children's rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families.  UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally - click the link to learn more about UNICEF in Nigeria: https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/ Click here to experience our country through the perspective of our colleagues by clicking on this Link Background:   UNICEF is seeking a Polio Communication Specialist to lead and coordinate advocacy and communication efforts aimed at strengthening political commitment, refining advocacy and communication strategies, engaging local partners, and addressing misinformation related to polio eradication. The position will particularly focus on priority states including Kebbi and Sokoto.   UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged children. Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF works for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. In Nigeria, UNICEF operates in a complex humanitarian and development context to fulfill and protect children’s rights in partnership with government, civil society, communities, and families. UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally. How can you make a difference ?   Purpose of the Assignment: Nigeria has made significant progress in the fight against polio; however, challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, harmful social and gender norms, limited political commitment, population movement, security concerns, and weak health systems continue to affect eradication efforts. UNICEF, together with government and GPEI partners, is working to catalyze transformative change through strengthened community engagement, improved outbreak response mechanisms, enhanced health systems, and increased political commitment and funding. Under the supervision of the Senior Health Manager/Polio Team Lead, the Communication Specialist will lead and coordinate advocacy and communication initiatives to strengthen political commitment, public awareness, and community engagement for polio eradication and immunization in Nigeria.   Major Responsibilities:   1.Strategy development:   Close coordination with the Nigeria country office CAP section.   2.Political Advocacy and Leadership Engagement:   Lead advocacy initiatives with political, traditional, and influential leaders at state, and local government levels to strengthen commitment to polio eradication and outbreak response.   Engage LGA chairpersons, their spouses, and other influential leaders in priority states mainly Sokoto and Kebbi.   3. Media Engagement and Capacity Strengthening:   Engage traditional media and social influencers to provide regular updates on polio eradication progress.   Strengthen media capacity and ensure accurate and consistent communication on polio and immunization.   4. Public Engagement and Communication Campaigns:   Design and implement initiatives to strengthen public awareness and engagement on polio eradication.   Support digital engagement initiatives including U-Report polls and other influence platforms to assess public awareness and promote community participation.   Coordinate field visits to hard-to-reach areas with UNICEF champions, celebrities, and media representatives.   5. Documentation and Knowledge Management:   Document best practices and success stories of health workers, community leaders, and policymakers supporting polio eradication.   Produce documentaries, articles, and communication materials highlighting progress and lessons learned. if you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:    TOR TA Communications Specialist Abuja Nigeria.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum requirements. Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Health, or related fields, alternatively, a first university degree with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience in communications, journalism, advocacy, or public affairs.   Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional experience in communicatio