Advanced university degree in the Public Health, Epidemiology, or social/behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology,

Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social

mobilization, participatory communication, and research.

Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, planning and management of

social development programmes, including several years in developing countries, with practical experience in the

adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.

Previous polio programme or public health knowledge/experience an asset.

# Knowledge of current developments in the fields of : communication theory, motivational psychology, adult learning

theory, indigenous media, community organization and participation, strategic communication planning, behaviour

analysis, formative research and evaluation of communication interventions.

# Knowledge of inter-disciplinary approach in programme development and implementation in programme

communication, social mobilization and behavioural change.

# Knowledge of and experience in emergency operations and management.

# Knowledge of and skills in programme communication networking, advocacy and negotiation.

# Knowledge of training/facilitation and impact evaluation of communication intervention.

# Knowledge and experience to organize and implement training, including development of curricula and methodologies.

Knowledge of community capacity building.

# Knowledge and experience in the methods of communication to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in

written and oral form and to listen to and acknowledges others' perspectives and views.

# Computer knowledge, skills and practical experience, including internet navigation, network, telecommunications and

various office applications.

Fluency in English and another UN language.. Knowledge of French and other local working languages would be an

asset