Communications consultant

BACKGROUND

The mission of the Group on Data, Strategy and Innovation (DSI)is to support countries to attain universal coverage of health services for better and equitable health outcomes.

1. Strategic Dialogue (DIA)

The development of a sound vision of Member States' health futures that reconcile societal, environmental and economic development with the country's health and development ambitions is a critical precondition for a health system transformation approach that puts countries on a sustainable development trajectory towards a health system that is 'future proof'. Such development needs to be rooted in the generation of relevant data, their sound analysis, the maximization of innovation, and a central positioning of Universal Health Coverage as a shared platform for health service delivery. The objective of the Group is to be a driver, facilitator and technical lead of processes that enable a strategic dialogue (SD) for health system transformation in Member States based on close collaboration across the divisions in the Regional Office and in Country Offices.

At the turn of the decade, foresight and strategic planning were high on the agenda of WHO in the Western Pacific Region. In October 2019, the WHO Regional Committee endorsed For the Future: Towards the Healthiest and Safest Region – a collective vision for WHO’s work in the Western Pacific. By endorsing this vision, the 37 countries and areas in the Region committed to putting the future up front and centre and to equipping their health systems to face it.

2. Innovation (INR)

The WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific’s For the Future provides the strategic direction to create a healthier, safer region and future. It lays out a framework for four strategic priorities to guide the work of WPRO over the course of 2020-2024: health security, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR); noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and healthy ageing; environmental health and the health impact of climate change; and reaching the unreached. These are all complex challenges that are unlikely to be addressed effectively without innovation, the first of seven operational shifts to help accelerate the achievement of For the Future

The consultant will work across two of the teams in DSI raising the profile of the work that the two teams are undertaking, supporting the establishment of the internal and external communities of practice and helping to advocate for innovation and futures oriented strategic dialogues in the countries.

PURPOSE/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY

To provide strategic and operational communication support to the DIA and INR teams.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT

Output 1:  Planning, development, review and finalization of communication strategies

Output 2:  Communications assets development and engagement

Output 3:  Communication, promotion and special projects

Output 4: Network development

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Essential: University degree in communication, business management or other relevant degrees.

Desirable: Master's degree in business administration/management, communication or other relevant degrees.

EXPERIENCE

Essential: At least five years’ experience in positions in global communication strategy. Experience in business communications planning and platform management. Experience in use of social media (content development, posting, listening, handling campaigns/advocacy presence). Good knowledge of the dynamics of the international public health work.

Desirable: experience of working with strategic communications in an international context

SKILLS / TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Excellent people and communication skills (oral and written). Strong management and coordination skills. Good knowledge of the dynamics of the international public health work. Ability to work effectively and deliver outputs in a timely manner. Ability to work harmoniously as a member of the team, adapt to diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

LANGUAGE

Excellent English (Read - Write – Speak)

COMPETENCIES

• • Able to complete the task in the given time frame
• • Producing results
• • Communication
• • Fostering integration and teamwork
• • Driving the organization to a successful future

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contract duration

2 January 2022 - 31 December 2022

Place of assignment

Manila, Philippines / remotely

APPLICATIONS
Qualified and interested individual or party should submit to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < wproungm@who.int >  and WP RO INR  at wproinr@who.int by 30 November 2021 the following:

• • WHO personal history form or CV
• • Expression of interest (cover letter)
• • Technical and financial proposal
• • Portfolio and samples of work

The cover letter should outline how their experience and qualifications make them a suitable candidate for this position and should include their proposed daily consultancy fee and availability.

Please use Tender Notice No. 149385 as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.