The United Nations Children-s Fund (UNICEF), the world's leading organization working for the rights of children, is seeking to recruit following staff for their Office in Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh). The position requires fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of local language at the duty station will be an asset.

Communication for Development Specialist
The Incumbent will be responsible to lead the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of strategic communication for behavior and community-led social change communication strategies in support of the India country programme., with specific focus on the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health, Education, or other fields related to work of Unicef. Degree or training in media and communication with experience in strategic communication planning for behavior development / social mobilization / advocacy / participatory communication / development and production of creative materials / research, training or facilitation of communication / impact evaluation of communication interventions required. Five years of progressively responsible work experience in the design, planning and management of strategic communication programmes. Experience and knowledge of programme communication design and implementation for behavior and social change, social mobilization and advocacy. Experience in inter-disciplinary approach humanitarian action.

For more details of the post, visit the Unicef India website at www.unicef.in and click on the 'careers at UNICEF' at the bottom of the page.

Application consisting of a cover letter and an up-to-date CV should be sent by email by 23rd November 2011. In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly mention the title and location of the post in the subject line of your e-mail / application. Only applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged. This vacancy in open to Indian nationals only.