Communications Consultancy
BACKGROUND
WHO in Cambodia, Viet Nam and Lao People’s Democratic Republic are committed to fully leveraging the power of strategic communications as a tool for health based on the C4H principles. As a result, WHO has recently established C4H Technical Officer positions in country offices to enable greater impact of health communications.
As these Technical Officers work to develop a more evidence-based approach to communications, additional communications support from a Short-Term Consultant (STC) is required to respond to day-to-day communication needs of the Organization. With this in view, WHO Cambodia, Viet Nam and Lao People’s Democratic Republic are aiming to share a consultant resource under the below terms of reference.
PURPOSE/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY
Under the guidance of Communication for Health (C4H) Technical Officers, the consultant will provide communications support to WHO Country Offices in Cambodia, Viet Nam and Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT
Outputs: Communication activities will be successfully prepared for the C4H Technical Officers’ approval, following WHO’s communication activities calendar, as well as responding to other communications requests received via the C4H Technical Officer from technical areas.
The consultant will work with the C4H Technical Officers and other communication focal points, technical officers responsible for health topic areas, and the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WHO WPRO) to perform the following:
- editing and/or drafting speeches, media responses and press releases;
- editing and/or drafting web stories;
- developing and/or reviewing social media posts;
- support the development of materials for multimedia libraries (e.g. collation and captioning of images);
- Support the development of materials aimed at communicating WHO’s impact in countries and the Organization’s work with partners;
- Overseeing the development of corporate templates for banners/event signage; and
- Perform other tasks as required.
Deliverable 1: Monthly progress reports on the communication activities produced
Deliverable 2: A final report at the end of the contract that details the key achievements and support provided to the WHO offices.
METHODS TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY
Depending on the home-base of the successful applicant, the work can be carried out remotely or in the WHO office, if the person is based in Hanoi, Phnom Penh or Vientiane.
The consultant will work under the supervision of three C4H Technical Officers, working at times with the technical areas in each country office, including disease control, health emergencies, and healthy lifestyle and environment.
The consultant will be required to submit monthly reports on the progress in achieving outputs and deliverables
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Essential: University degree in communications, public relations, public health or related field from a recognized university.
Desirable: Advanced training demonstrated in communications, public relations, media communications public health or related fields.
EXPERIENCE
Essential: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in communications or public health related field
Desirable: Experience in international organizations and NGOs, preferably on health-related issues. Work experience or knowledge of policy development with the government an asset.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- • Ability to communicate effectively, with a target audience focus to facilitate positive health outcomes
- • Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a communications team and with other technical teams
- • Ability to work flexibly and responsibly across time zones, cultures and countries in Asia and the Pacific
- • Ability to adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
LANGUAGES
Written and spoken fluency in English is essential.
COMPETENCIES
- • Teamwork
- • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- • Communication
- • Knowing and managing yourself
- • Producing results
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Duration of contract: 6 months starting 19 December 2022
APPLICATIONS
Qualified and interested specialists should submit their CV and Expression of Interest {cover letter} to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at <wproungm@who.int > by 12 December 2022.
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. 188145 as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.