Adolescent Development Specialist

1 week ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria UNICEF Full time
Job Title: Adolescent Development Specialist U-Report

UNICEF is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Adolescent Development Specialist U-Report to support the scaling up of the U-Report programme, including U-Report communities, and make it meaningfully used for programming for children by UNICEF, Government, and implementing partners.

About the Role

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Chief of Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships to develop and deploy demand-driven U-Report use cases that address development challenges and accelerate results for children. The incumbent will also support integrating social innovation approaches into traditional UNICEF programming, especially for adolescents and young people.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain the U-Report digital platform RapidPro, ensuring its smooth operation and technical integrity.
  • Collaborate with program sections to design and deploy regular U-Report polls and other digital content.
  • Analyze incoming messages, feedback, and data to assess progress, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
  • Promote U-Report as UNICEF's flagship program for advocacy, leveraging digital channels to amplify its impact.
  • Support youth mobilization by developing and implementing campaigns to engage young people, increasing U-Report participation, and fostering a sense of community.
  • Drive digital engagement by creating and curating content, moderating online discussions, and encouraging user-generated content by young people.
  • Build and maintain U-Report communities, including community leaders and platform users, to ensure high engagement and reach.
  • Support the Chief CAP in fostering partnerships with government counterparts, media outlets, and mobile telephone operators to expand U-Report's reach, influence, and impact.
  • Assist in proposal development, reporting, and other communication-related tasks for development, advocacy, adolescents, and youth.
  • Manage U-Report Territory Officers.
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • An advanced university degree in one of the following fields: Communication, Journalism, Digital Media, Information Technology, International Development, Adolescent Development, or a related field.
  • At least five years of relevant experience, at the national and international level, working with children and marginalized youth in the global south, including on adolescent/youth/community engagement and innovation.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Strong technical and digital background, with experience in managing digital platforms and social media.
  • Ability to manage U-Report digital platforms, including RapidPro and other related tools.
  • Proven understanding of how to engage young people through digital channels, including social media, SMS, and online communities.
  • Excellent digital communication skills, including content creation, curation, and moderation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data analysis and reporting.
  • Experience with digital campaign management, including strategy development, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written, with strong interpersonal, public speaking, presentation, and writing skills.
  • Good computer skills with software proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suit Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote.
  • Knowledge of youth-related issues, trends, and behaviors, particularly in Africa, with familiarity with UNICEF's programming and goals.
Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another Nigerian language is an asset.

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