• This vacancy is restricted to internal applicants; only individuals currently employed by UNICEF Pakistan and who have received a unique candidate number via email are eligible to apply

• The Communication Response Team will be responsible for leading social investigations and responses to cases related to communication issues. The team will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies, conducting communication surveillance, managing crisis communication, and building networks for communication reporting. In addition, the team will support capacity-building of staff on communication response, social investigation procedures, and reporting standards. Staff performance will also be measured against their assigned TORs to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

• Leading the social & communication investigation of all outbreaks.

• Leading and coordinating the team's response to communication-related issues and crises, including contributing to and implementing crisis communication plans.

• Finding the underline causes of positive environmental samples and/or human case.

• Conduct FGDs and in-depth interviews to facilitate on ground social listening.

• Conduct Social analysis in outbreak endemic areas and provide the human aspect to existing planning.

• Ensuring effective communication with relevant stakeholders, including the public, government officials, media, and partners.

• Developing and implementing communication surveillance systems to identify and respond to emerging communication issues and trends.

• Developing and maintaining a network for communication reporting and information sharing among relevant stakeholders.

• Proactively identifying and addressing the rumours and misinformation related to public health issues and ensuring accurate information is disseminated.

• Providing regular updates and reports on the team's activities and achievements to relevant stakeholders.

• Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures, as well as relevant laws and regulations related to communication and public health.

• Facilitate capacity-building efforts by conducting targeted trainings, refresher sessions, and on-the-job coaching to strengthen staff skills in social investigation, communication response, reporting, and community engagement.

• Monitor staff performance against their TORs, identify gaps, and provide continuous feedback and support to improve the quality and consistency of communication and SBCC implementation.

To the:

• First line Officer: Social & Behaviour Change Officer

• Second line Officer: Program Specialist - UNICEF

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in communications, public health, social sciences (sixteen-year of education) or related field.

• 5 years of experience in communication and/or public health programs, including experience in crisis communication and community engagement. At least 2 years of experience working in Polio program.

• Experience in managing teams and leading communication initiatives.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and respond to communication-related issues.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

• Proficiency in using communication tools and technologies, including social media, digital platforms, and other relevant software.

Skills:

• Strong Communication Skills: This is the most important skill for a Communication Response Team Manager. You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with your team, stakeholders, and other relevant parties involved in the incident.

• Leadership Skills: You should be able to provide strong leadership to your team during an incident. You should have the ability to motivate and inspire your team members to work together to resolve the issue.

• Analytical Skills: As a Communication Response Team Manager, you need to be able to analyze the situation and understand the needs and requirements of all parties involved. You should have strong problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions.

• Decision-making Skills: You must be able to make quick and accurate decisions during high-pressure situations. You should be able to evaluate the risks and benefits of different options and make the best decision for the situation.

• Crisis Management Skills: You should have experience in crisis management and be able to handle the situation calmly and efficiently. You should have a good understanding of emergency response procedures and be able to work well under pressure.

• Interpersonal Skills: As a Communication Response Team Manager, you will be working with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and with different levels of experience. You must have strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with your team members, stakeholders, and other parties involved in the incident.

• Technology Skills: You should have a good understanding of communication technology and be able to use it effectively during an incident. This includes knowledge of communication software, social media platforms, and other tools that can be used to disseminate information and coordinate the response.

• Capacity building skills: Strengthen staff capacity by organizing and delivering training, mentorship, and hands-on guidance to improve skills in social investigation, communication management, reporting, and community engagement.
  

• Develop and implement effective communication strategies that result in increased engagement and improved communication with stakeholders.

• Maintain effective networks for communication reporting, resulting in timely and accurate reporting of communication-related issues.

• Respond to communication-related cases in a timely and effective manner, resulting in improved communication and resolution of issues.

• Manage crisis communication effectively during emergency situations, resulting in timely and accurate communication with stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, resulting in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

• Ensure staff are trained on gaps identified from social investigation and reports are shared with all stockholders and EOC. 

• Timely submission of monthly plans and reports. 

• This role has no team management responsibility.

• This vacancy is restricted to internal applicants; only individuals currently employed by UNICEF Pakistan and who have received a unique candidate number via email are eligible to apply.