Hiring Office: | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | |
Purpose of consultancy: |
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. |
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Scope of work:
(Description of services, activities, or outputs) |
The strategic communications consultant will provide the following services and materials:
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Expected output: |
By the end of the consultancy, the consultant will have the following outputs:
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Duration and working schedule: |
30 working days within the dates of May-July 2024 1st week (Day 1-5):
2nd week (visit to Manila, Day 6-10):
3rd week (Day 11-15):
4th week (Day 16-20):
5th week (Day 21-25):
6th week (Day 26-30):
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Place where services are to be delivered: | Hybrid (mostly remote but will involve travel to Manila for the workshops) | |
Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline: |
Accomplishment Report to be submitted at the end of the consultancy: 1) Target Deliverables; 2) Deliverables Achieved; and 3) Additional Inputs if necessary. The accomplishment report shall be prepared by the consultant, reviewed, verified and approved by one of the supervisors. |
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Supervisory arrangements: | The Strategic Communications Consultant will be under the direct supervision of the Country Representative and will work closely with the Media & Communications Analyst. | |
Expected travel: | Five (5) days visit to the Manila office possibly in May or June to gather inputs from UNFPA staff and partners. | |
Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements: |
Job requirements:
Core Competencies:
Functional and Technical Competencies:
Languages: Fluency in English is required. |
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
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