International Strategic Communications Consultant

The UNFPA Philippines Country Office will be implementing its 9th Country Programme (2024-2028) this year as it aims to accelerate progress towards the 2030 Global Agenda on Sustainable Development and to support the Philippine government’s plans for economy and social transformation by advocating for greater focus on human development. 

Communications will play an important role in the new Country Programme, which involves media partnerships and capacity-building, and promoting respect for human rights and positive messages on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender norms. In addition, the Communication Strategy and Communications Workplan will be crucial in defining the important role of communication in advancement of the UNFPA vision aligned in the UNFPA Strategic Plan 2022-2025.

UNFPA Philippines is looking for a strategic communications consultant to assist in crafting a Communication Strategy that will support the CO’s work as it assists the Philippine government in implementing the ICPD Programme of Action and achieving three transformational goals by 2030 – ending preventable maternal deaths, ending unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and other harmful practices against women and girls including child marriage. 

Requirements:

• Must have an advanced university degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, humanities, or a social science-related field;
• Must have at least ten (10) years of work experience in communications, advocacy, public relations, or marketing;
• Must have previous experience crafting communication strategies and workplans;
• Must have demonstrated experience and knowledge of communications, public relations, marketing, and/or journalism;
• Knowledge or expertise in UNFPA mandate areas is a distinct advantage.
• Previous experience working with other United Nations agencies, government agencies, or non-governmental organizations is desirable.

Core Competencies:  

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact

Functional and Technical Competencies:

• Creating visibility for the organization
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Internal and external communication and advocacy

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required.

Source: https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/international-strategic-communications-consultant