Communication for Development (C4D) Specialist

About the role

The Communication for Development (C4D) Specialist will support UNICEF Ghana’s large‑scale child survival and health campaigns. Working closely with regional teams, the specialist will design, monitor and implement communication strategies that promote essential behaviours across multiple regions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop post‑campaign plans for three regions and monitor execution of C4D plans in Central and Western regions.
• Refine monitoring and evaluation tools and ensure their use across all regions.
• Support the evaluation of ongoing campaigns and finalise regional C4D plans.
• Assist in capacity‑building initiatives and contribute to fundraising plans for the Five Key Behaviors project.
• Provide inputs for the LLIN Keep Up campaign, Meningitis A vaccine C4D plans, cholera response strategy and nutrition programme partnerships.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Social/Behavioral Sciences (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in developing, planning and managing social development programmes, preferably in Ghana or similar contexts.
• Fluency in English and proven ability to work in multicultural environments.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to high‑impact child health initiatives.
• Collaboration with international development experts.
• Professional development in communication for development.