Job Purpose:
The purpose of this consultancy is to lead the development and implementation of communication, outreach, advocacy and visibility activities under the third phase of the “EU 4 Gender Equality: Together against gender-stereotypes and gender-based violence” joint programme, funded by the European Union and implemented jointly by UNFPA and UN Women.
The programme, running from July 2026 to December 2029, aims to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Building on the achievements and lessons learned from previous phases, it focuses on transforming discriminatory social and gender norms, preventing gender-based violence, expanding women’s economic opportunities and strengthening gender-responsive policies and practices.
The consultant will support the programme’s strategic communications and visibility efforts by developing compelling content, coordinating communication campaigns and ensuring consistent messaging and donor visibility across regional and country-level activities.
The consultancy will contribute to raising awareness of programme results, promoting positive narratives on gender equality and strengthening engagement with diverse audiences, including civil society, media, creative industries and other relevant stakeholders.
You would be responsible for:
Under the direct supervision of the EU4GE Regional Project Manager, the consultant will:
- Oversee the implementation of the programme’s communication and visibility plan and update it as necessary to ensure consistent messaging, visual identity and donor visibility.
- Review, edit and provide quality assurance for communication and visibility products developed by Country Offices and consultants, ensuring accuracy, consistency, quality and compliance with programme messaging and donor visibility requirements.
- Develop creative communication concepts, campaigns and storytelling approaches to communicate programme activities, achievements and results to diverse audiences.
- Produce inspirational stories highlighting programme results at the regional level, including web stories and multimedia products such as photographs, quote cards, videos, newsletters and other digital content.
- Develop communication and advocacy materials, including briefing materials, press releases, feature articles, newsletters and other visibility products, and coordinate their dissemination through appropriate channels.
- Coordinate the production of multimedia content, including infographics, videos, photographs and other digital assets.
- Ensure visibility of successful programme initiatives, results, events and campaigns across UNFPA and UN Women national, regional and global communication platforms, including management of the programme’s regional social media channels.
- Monitor and analyse print, broadcast and social media coverage related to the programme.
- Support the design and implementation of communication campaigns, advocacy initiatives and special events.
- Provide guidance to Country Offices and partners on the application of programme communication protocols, visual identity standards and European Union donor visibility requirements.
- Coordinate the EU approval process for communication and visibility materials developed under the programme, serving as the focal point for EUDIGITOOL. Provide technical support to Country Office colleagues on approval procedures, manage relevant platform access and facilitate the resolution of EU comments and feedback.
- Support the recruitment of communications-related consultants, including designers, editors, illustrators and videographers, as needed, and assist with related procurement and payment processes.
- Lead the engagement and supervision of video producers and other communication specialists responsible for developing audiovisual and communication materials.
- Identify strategic communication opportunities, partnerships, activities and platforms to maximise programme visibility and outreach.
- Develop concepts for regional communication and advocacy events and oversee their implementation.
- Facilitate interviews with programme partners, beneficiaries and personnel to support communication and storytelling activities.
- Prepare talking points, speeches and other messaging materials for programme representatives and senior management.
- Collaborate closely with UNFPA and UN Women communications colleagues at regional and country levels to ensure alignment with corporate communication policies, messaging and initiatives.
- Identify, document and share communication best practices and lessons learned from Country Offices, facilitating the exchange of communication products and information.
- Deliver training sessions and workshops on communication, visibility and advocacy, as appropriate.
- Collect, consolidate and edit communication and visibility inputs from Country Offices for donor reports, publications and other corporate reporting requirements.
Duration and working schedule:
- The consultancy will be for 11 months, with the possibility of extension, on a full-time basis.
- The consultant will be remunerated based on a monthly fee rate, subject to the submission of completed attendance sheets and progress reports and the acceptance of deliverables.
Place where services are to be delivered:
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):
The consultant will deliver the assigned work electronically, via email and online platforms, in accordance with deadlines agreed in advance with the supervisor.
The consultancy will involve the development and delivery of communication and visibility products, including:
- Implementation and regular updating of the programme communication and visibility plan.
- Communication and advocacy materials, including web stories, press releases, articles, newsletters and multimedia products.
- Communication campaigns and visibility activities highlighting programme results.
- Quality-assured communication materials compliant with EU donor visibility requirements.
- Coordination of communication materials submitted through EUDIGITOOL for EU approval.
- Communication support for regional events, campaigns and advocacy initiatives.
- Communication inputs for donor reporting and other programme publications.
- Brief monthly progress reports outlining completed activities and deliverables.
Specific milestones and deadlines will be agreed with the EU4GE Regional Project Manager.
Monitoring and Progress Control:
- The supervisor will establish milestones and deadlines and monitor the consultant’s progress on an ongoing basis.
- The consultant will participate in regular coordination meetings with the EU4GE Project Manager, programme staff, UNFPA and UN Women Regional Communications Teams, and relevant Country Office teams.
- Payment will be made monthly upon submission of the attendance certificate and acceptance of brief monthly progress reports detailing implemented activities and deliverables by the EU4GE Project Manager.
Supervisory Arrangements:
- The consultant will work under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the EU4GE Regional Project Manager.
- The consultant will collaborate closely with UNFPA and UN Women teams at regional and country levels to ensure effective implementation of the programme’s communication and visibility activities.
Expected Travel:
- Travel may be required. When needed, travel costs will be covered separately.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, public relations, social sciences, international relations or a relevant field.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in communications, advocacy and/or public relations.
- Experience working on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- Outstanding oral and written communication and editorial skills, with demonstrated ability to produce communication products and content for online platforms and social media.
- Experience developing high-quality written content for online and traditional communication materials.
- Experience within the UN system, particularly with UN Women and/or UNFPA, is an asset.
- Experience providing communications support for online and offline events is an asset.
- Computer literacy and the ability to effectively use office technology, IT tools, the internet and email.
Language:
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of Russian is an asset.
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
- Embracing cultural diversity,
- Embracing change
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,
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:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
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