National Consultant Communications Capacity Building Support

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has been enhancing its Communications for Health (C4H) capability, in line with the all-Member State endorsement of the WPRO Communications for Health (C4H) framework. In general, C4H implementation will require significant capacity building efforts at a technical level, as well as practical support for C4H activities/priority health topics – including vaccination.

With this in view, WHO Lao PDR is recruiting a short-term consultant under below terms of reference.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages:

Educational Qualification:

Essential:

• University degree related to Social Science, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Health or related field from a recognized university.

Experience:

Essential:

• A minimum of three years work experience in journalism, health, media and/or communications-related field, including experience at an international organization.

Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge on communications, capacity building, risk communications or SBCC/related topics.
• Excellent writing skills;
• Excellent training and engagement skills for diverse audiences;
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

Language requirements:

• Proficient English and Lao (speaking, reading and writing) is essential.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2404813