[Hiring] Consultancy on Communications for the EU 4 Gender Equality Programme @UNFPA

Role Description

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.

The consultant will support the programme’s strategic communications and visibility efforts by:

• Overseeing the implementation of the programme’s communication and visibility plan.
• Reviewing, editing and providing quality assurance for communication and visibility products.
• Developing creative communication concepts, campaigns and storytelling approaches.
• Producing inspirational stories highlighting programme results.
• Developing communication and advocacy materials.
• Coordinating the production of multimedia content.
• Ensuring visibility of successful programme initiatives across communication platforms.
• Monitoring and analysing media coverage related to the programme.
• Supporting the design and implementation of communication campaigns and special events.
• Providing guidance on programme communication protocols and standards.
• Coordinating the EU approval process for communication materials.
• Supporting the recruitment of communications-related consultants.
• Leading the engagement and supervision of video producers and communication specialists.
• Identifying strategic communication opportunities and partnerships.
• Developing concepts for regional communication and advocacy events.
• Facilitating interviews with programme partners and beneficiaries.
• Preparing talking points, speeches and messaging materials.
• Collaborating with UNFPA and UN Women communications colleagues.
• Identifying and sharing communication best practices.
• Delivering training sessions and workshops on communication and visibility.
• Collecting and consolidating communication inputs for donor reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, public relations, social sciences, international relations or a relevant field.
• 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.
• 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.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of Russian is an asset.

Requirements

• Exemplifying integrity.
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system.
• Embracing cultural diversity.
• Embracing change.
• Achieving results.
• Being accountable.
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen.
• Thinking analytically and strategically.
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships.

Benefits

• 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.
• Remote / Home-based work.
• Travel costs will be covered separately when needed.

Company Description

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.