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Job Purpose:

Under the supervision of the SBC Specialist and in close coordination with the Training Officer, the consultant will perform the following duties and responsibilities.

Roles And Responsibilities:

1. To support and conduct OBR cascade training in all provinces for SBC staff.
2. Develop training plans, and a comprehensive training package with training methodology, lesson plans, and activities aligned with the training needs assessment.
3. Adapt the national guidelines and training materials to have a gender-sensitive lens. The training will aim to equip the SBC officers, and Communication Response Teams with adequate skills to respond to an outbreak.
4. Develop operational plans for training, communications, and logistical planning.
5. Coordinate and manage the online/face-to-face training in close collaboration with Provincial SBC and country office.
6. Conduct pre and post-assessment for the SBC training/training evaluation
7. Update existing training modules and guidance, including the training manual for cascade trainings as per local requirements in coordination with provincial SBC and training unit country office.
8. Offer on-the-job support to the province colleagues on outbreak response.

Expected Output:

• All OBR cascade training conducted 100% in all provinces
• Adapted training manual adapted to Pakistan context for online training on Polio Outbreak Communications
• Adapted training manual for face-to-face training on Polio Outbreak Communications
• Existing training manuals are updated and available for country office use
• Support cascade training at the province

Expected Results:

1. Training needs assessment available to guide training plan, methodology, and content
2. Training manuals (Face to Face and Virtual) available to regions and countries for use
3. Capacity of SBC/COMNet surge built-in endemic, outbreak regions in particular and in risk reduction and maintenance district in general
4. Updated existing manuals available for the country use
5. A detailed work plan at the beginning and monthly work plans thereafter (1st week of each month)
6. Monthly report of activities summarizing key outcomes and mission reports (end of each month)
7. Training report compiled and shared at the end of every training.
8. One end-of-contract PowerPoint presentation to debrief relevant team members.
9. One end-of-contract summary report

Essential Requirements: 

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: in public health, behavioral and/or social sciences (anthropology, sociology, psychology, social development, etc.)/ Social and Behavior  Change/ public health and health education or other related area. *A first University Degree combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree in the field of public health, behavioral and/or social sciences (anthropology, sociology, psychology, social development, etc.)/ Social and Behavior  Change/ public health and health education or other related area.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in training and development particularly in SBC is required.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering capacity building in face-to-face and synchronous virtual environments.
• Experience in designing and facilitating complex collaborative workshops and trainings
• Proven track record in designing and facilitating large and complex multi-stakeholder processes for facilitative governance in different cultural and political contexts (>25 participants, multiple levels, results-oriented)
• Understanding of SBC, media relations, crisis communication, digital engagement are preferred.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Familiarity of polio program and knowledge of UNICEF SBC efforts would be an additional asset
• Fluency in both Urdu and English required (both verbal and written). Pashto will be given additional prioritization within the selection process. Any other language skill would be an additional asset
• Experience working in an emergency context would be preferable
• Experience working in a polio programme, in a UN system or organization is considered as an asset.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English and Urdu is required.  Knowledge of other local languages is considered as an asset

UN Agency Values and Competency Required:

1. Care
2. Respect
3. Integrity
4. Trust
5. Accountability
6. Sustainability

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness 
• Works Collaboratively with others 
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships 
• Innovates and Embraces Change 
• Thinks and Acts Strategically 
• Drive to achieve impactful results 
• Manages ambiguity and complexity 

Disclaimer:

1. MicroMerger reserves the right to reject any or all applications or change the number of positions at any stage without assigning any reason or as per requirements.
2. Any Candidate/Applicant who attempts to or influences the recruitment process or the Selection Panel by any means shall be disqualified immediately.
3. MicroMerger will not consider applicants not fulfilling the requirements/criteria mentioned above.
4. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
5. MicroMerger reserves the right to cancel the whole hiring process at any stage without mentioning any reason.
6. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for tests and/or interviews via call or Email.
7. MicroMerger provides equal opportunity to all qualified Males & Females including physically challenged candidates. Females are encouraged to apply. 5% Special quota may be assigned for persons with disabilities who are registered or can provide proof of disability.
8. All jobs are of visual nature. Visually impaired applicants cannot be entertained.
9. Recruitment will be made on a contract basis, extendable based on arising needs
10. Shortlisted candidates will have to bring their CVs, attested copies of CNIC, certificates, experience certificates and educational qualifications at the time of the interview
11. No TA/DA or any expense would be admissible during the whole hiring process including interviews, tests etc.

Skills:

Adaptability & Innovation, Facilitation Skills, Training & Development Expertise,