Communication Consultant

The Communication Consultant will lead the implementation of the Global Supply Chain Coalition (GSCC) communications strategy to raise visibility, engage members and external audiences, and support advocacy for responsible supply chains and gender equality. The role involves developing communication plans, managing content across platforms, and supporting events and campaigns to amplify key messages and increase engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a GSCC communication and outreach strategy.
• Strengthen the GSCC visual identity in line with the WEPs brand book in collaboration with the designer.
• Update and execute the communications plan to enhance GSCC visibility and engagement based on key audiences, messages and channels.
• Support internal private sector engagement processes by carrying out related communications tasks.
• Monitor communication trends and adjust strategies to ensure relevance and impact.
• Support coherence of messages on WEPs channels used for GSCC communication.
• Monitor and collect analytics data on social media posts, newsletters and other communications materials to understand content effectiveness and identify trends.
• Contribute to the regular progress report on GSCC communication progress, impact and results.
• Produce and manage content for newsletters, social media, websites and other channels.
• Draft, edit and publish engaging content highlighting GSCC activities, milestones and results.
• Develop and manage a content calendar, ensuring timely dissemination across platforms.
• Lead and implement the regular updates of the GSCC webpage content and structure.
• Collaborate with GSCC members and partners to gather inputs, visuals and stories for publication.
• Ensure consistent branding and visual identity in line with the WEPs brand book and UN Women branding.
• Lead the team coordination to finalize high-quality visuals, publications and templates in collaboration with designer.
• Review and ensure all communication products adhere to the WEPs brand book.
• Support the planning and communications for GSCC events and campaigns.
• Develop and implement communication plans and promotional materials for GSCC events and campaigns.
• Coordinate messaging and visual assets to ensure cohesive event branding and visibility.
• Capture and disseminate event outcomes, highlights and follow-up communications.
• Support the curation of GSCC member success stories, testimonials and case studies and communicate them on various channels.
• Produce multimedia content that illustrates the GSCC’s impact.
• Support knowledge-sharing efforts by packaging stories for newsletters, reports and social media.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism or relevant field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in public relations, communications, advocacy, or related fields is required.
• Experience with MS Office 365, SharePoint, databases, and web-based management systems is required.
• Proficiency in Canva and basic graphic design is required.
• Knowledge of SEO, web analytics, and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is an asset.
• Experience in media relations, including press materials, media outreach, and journalist engagement is an asset.
• Experience working on women’s rights, human rights, or international development is an asset.
• Experience working with the UN system is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of other UN official language is an asset.

Skills

• Public Relations
• Communications Strategies
• Advocacy
• Media Relations
• Press Materials Development
• Media Outreach
• Journalist Engagement
• Content Management
• Event Support
• Campaign Management
• MS Office 365
• SharePoint Development
• Database Management
• Web-based Management Systems
• Canva
• Graphic Design
• SEO
• Web analytics

Languages

English