Communication Consultant

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) works to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. As part of its mission, UNFPA actively engages in advocacy, outreach, and awareness campaigns through various communication channels, including social media. To enhance visibility, engage stakeholders, and strengthen public awareness, the UNFPA is seeking a dynamic and skilled Communications Consultant to support the work of our Cotabato Sub Office in BARMM and Mindanao.

Under the direct supervision of the Cotabato Sub-Office Head, and in coordination with the Country Office Communications and Partnerships Unit, will be responsible for supporting UNFPA’s communication efforts, with a particular focus on social media management, content creation, and communication collateral development. Specific duties include: 

● Sub-office and BARMM/Mindanao-based projects visibility: Coordinate with the Country Office Communications and Partnerships Unit to produce and support
   the delivery of all required communication and visibility materials, in line with UNFPA and donor standards as well as leading production of urgently arising
   humanitarian visibility products (photos, videos, testimonies) for both general narration as well as donor specific responses, specifically for Mindanao.

● Support the development of compelling multimedia content from Mindanao (graphics, videos, infographics, photos) for UNFPA’s social media platforms.
● Contribute to drafting human-interest stories, testimonies and features that highlight the impact of UNFPA’s programmes in Mindanao.
● Support documentation of UNFPA activities through photography, videography, and written reports, including travel to project sites for interviews and coverage.
● Support media engagement by organizing press conferences, drafting media briefs, maintaining media contacts, and monitoring media coverage related to
   UNFPA’s work in Mindanao.
● Collaborate with the Partnerships Unit, external designers and content creators to produce high-quality communication materials.

● Communications Focal Point: Serve as the primary communications focal point for daily office communications work in the sub-office, including design and layout
   support for public-facing materials.
    - Format, proofread, and assist in editing internal and external communications and knowledge products
    - Assist in developing and knowledge sharing of communication materials, including project manuals, press releases, newsletters, reports, brochures, knowledge products,          and other communication materials.
    - Manage a digital archive of communication materials (photos, videos, publications) at the sub-office level

● Partner Material Review: Conduct regular reviews, editing, and approval of all communication materials received from implementing partners to ensure compliance to              UNFPA and donor branding guidelines and donor specific preferences streamlined through the Communications and Partnerships Unit. Aid in creating UNFPA BARMM            narration of humanitarian profile for the UNFPA CO capturing unique challenges related to UNFPA work in Mindanao.
● Provide logistical support for communications-related procurement and
   coordination with suppliers

● The Consultant will lead early communications preparation by developing digital assets and comprehensive media kits. This role requires close coordination with
   the Sub-Office and Country office teams to manage the technical editing and professional formatting of conference documents, as well as handling critical
   correspondence with both internal and external partners.
● Some key events for the consultancy period which will require intensive social media and digital engagement work, but not an exhaustive list:
   a. Field visits by the UNFPA Country Representative and UN Resident Coordinator
   b. Project Steering Committee meetings and ceremonial handovers, involving donor participation (e.g. Australia, Japan etc)
   c. Peace month and BARMM election period (September; may include support to crisis communications messaging)
   d. 21 days campaign against Violence against Women/VAW (25 November to 12 December)

● The consultant has to coordinate with the Communications and Partnerships Unit to integrate the planned communication activities in the communication plan and lead its       implementation in BARMM.
● The consultant will support other national activities when requested.

The Cotabato Sub-office Head will monitor the progress of all deliverables and the entire consultancy, but will coordinate the quality assurance with the Communications and
Partnerships Unit in Manila. 

Monthly Accomplishment Report to be submitted every end of each month detailing:
● Target Deliverables;
● Deliverables Achieved; and
● Additional Inputs if necessary.

The accomplishment report shall be prepared by the Communications Consultant, endorsed by the Country Office Communications lead, reviewed, verified and approved by the Cotabato Sub-office Head.

● Office space and computer
● Daily subsistence allowance for authorized travel outside of duty station

The Communications Consultant will report directly to the Cotabato Sub-office Head. The consultant will work closely with the Sub-office and Country office teams to support ongoing campaigns, content creation, and advocacy projects. Regular guidance and feedback will be provided to ensure alignment with UNFPA's strategic objectives and goals.