Adolescent Development Specialist

2 weeks ago


Abuja, FCT, Nigeria UNICEF Full time

How can you make a difference?

  • Under the supervision of the Chief of Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships, the Adolescent Development Specialist U-Report will 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.
  • The incumbent will work with programme sections to develop and deploy demand-driven U-Report use cases that address development challenges and accelerate results for children.
  • The incumbent will be tasked to support integrating social innovation approaches into traditional UNICEF programming, especially for adolescents and young people.

Specific responsibilities include:

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

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Minimum requirements:

Education:

  • An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Communication, Journalism, Digital Media, Information Technology, International Development, Adolescent Development, or a related field.
  • A Bachelor's degree with an additional two years of relevant work experience may be accepted.

Work Experience:

  • At least a minimum of five 5 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:

  • 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.


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