Nutrition Social Behaviour Change and Knowledge Management Consultant, Abuja, Office-based #594833

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The consultant will provide strategic and technical support to strengthen communication, advocacy, youth engagement, social mobilization, stakeholder engagement, media engagement, visibility, donor recognition, and knowledge management for UNICEF Nigeria’s nutrition programme. This role is crucial for enhancing the impact and reach of UNICEF's nutrition initiatives in Nigeria, ensuring that key messages are effectively communicated to diverse audiences, and that programme learnings are captured and disseminated. The consultant will work under the supervision of the Nutrition Manager and in close collaboration with various UNICEF teams, including Child Nutrition and Development, SBC, Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships (CAP), Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), and Field Offices.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and technical support to strengthen communication, advocacy, youth engagement, social mobilization, stakeholder engagement, media engagement, visibility, donor recognition, and knowledge management for UNICEF Nigeria’s nutrition programme. Collaborate closely with Child Nutrition and Development, SBC, Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships (CAP), Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), and Field Office teams. Support the development and implementation of communication strategies for the nutrition programme. Engage with various stakeholders, including government, development partners, civil society, media, and youth networks. Coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives. Develop and disseminate programme documentation, donor reports, case studies, and success stories. Create multimedia content. Lead digital engagement and social media campaigns. Manage media relations and youth platforms. Implement innovative communication approaches. Ensure effective knowledge management and sharing of best practices. Deliver under pressure in dynamic environments.

Work Experience

A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in advocacy, communication, social mobilization, community engagement, Social and Behaviour Change (SBC), youth engagement, media relations, knowledge management, or documentation.

Skills

Experience supporting large-scale public health, nutrition, maternal and child health, adolescent, or social development programmes in low- and middle-income countries., Proven collaboration with UNICEF, UN agencies, government, development partners, civil society, media, youth networks, and communities., Strong experience in communication, advocacy, social mobilization, community engagement, and programme monitoring and evaluation., Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives., Experience in programme documentation, donor reporting, visibility, case studies, and success stories., Experience in multimedia content development., Experience in digital engagement, social media campaigns, and media relations., Experience with youth platforms and innovative communication approaches., Excellent writing, analytical, and storytelling skills., Strong networking and partnership-building skills., Ability to deliver under pressure in dynamic environments., Knowledge of Nigeria humanitarian and development sector.

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