Communication specialist

Context

Strategic communication that is accessible, understandable, relevant, credible, timely and actionable for Member States, partners, health workers, media, and the public is a critical part of WHO’s work. It is integral to WHO’s goal of building a better, healthier future for people all over the world.

The creation and regular dissemination of engaging visual content such as infographics and videos about key health issues and the work of WHO in the Region are essential to achieving our communications and health goals, including scaling up of the Communication for Health (C4H) approach, which leverages the full power of communication to improve health outcomes at the individual, community and societal levels.

Task description

• Working in close coordination with relevant colleagues in the communications unit and the regional communications network, support the development and implementation of communication strategies, plans and activities in the Western Pacific Region.
• Support planning, production, approval and dissemination of communication activities and products such as news releases, op-eds, media talking points, web feature stories, social media graphics and videos, for key campaigns and events.
• Identify opportunities at regional and country levels for communication campaigns on health topics, especially the priorities identified in the new regional vision “Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025-2029)”
• Assist in providing multimedia coverage (videos, photos) of the Regional Office events.
• Provide input when needed to WHO country offices for the planning, developing, and evaluation of communication activities and products.
• Develop social media plans and content for the official WPRO social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube) that reflects communication priorities, and key messages and speaks effectively to the audience about emerging health topics, events, and initiatives and in support of ongoing media and advocacy campaigns.
• Contribute to communications capacity building for the WHO workforce in the Region.

Results/expected outputs:

As an active WPRO’s communication team member, efficient, timely, responsive and high-quality support rendered to WHO and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:

• Strengthened reach and engagement of WPRO’s social media channels, particularly among identified key target audiences, and on priority health topics.
• Enhanced social media capacity of WHO staff in the Regional Office and country offices.

Requirements

Required experience

• 5 years of experience in the national and/or international level in communication, digital marketing, broadcast, graphic design and/or new media or other relevant programmes; experience with WHO is an asset, as is experience working in other international development organization;
• Proven ability to write engaging, flawless social media copy on tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; proficiency in graphic design and video editing tools is considered an asset.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in public health, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Languages

• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Source: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1772937853398272