Communications Consultant

The Communications Consultant will support content creation, audience engagement, and partnership building under the guidance of the Director of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future Secretariat. The role involves producing digital communications products, managing digital platforms, and supporting high-level events.

Responsibilities

• Support content creation for digital communications products including newsletters, reports, social media content, and web content.
• Engage audiences and build partnerships through effective communication strategies.
• Organize webinars and support high-level events as needed.
• Manage websites and digital communication platforms.
• Develop and edit communication materials ensuring clarity and engagement.
• Coordinate with multi-stakeholder partnerships to enhance outreach and advocacy efforts.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Public Health, Marketing, Development Studies, or a related field.
• A first-level university degree combined with additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, digital communications, advocacy, public information, or partner engagement.
• Experience supporting communications for international organizations, UN agencies, partnerships, NGOs, or development programmes.
• Experience producing digital communications products, newsletters, reports, social media content, and web content.
• Experience organizing webinars and supporting high-level events is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong editing, proofreading and content development skills.
• Experience managing websites and digital communication platforms.
• Knowledge of Mailchimp or similar newsletter platforms.
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar graphic design software.
• Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools.
• Experience working in multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Understanding of public health, environmental health, or child health issues is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Experience developing digital communications content for international organizations, partnerships, or development programmes is desirable.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences is desirable.
• Experience managing websites and content management systems (CMS) is desirable.
• Experience developing newsletters, blogs, fact sheets, reports, and social media content is desirable.
• Experience using graphic design and visual communications tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is desirable.
• Knowledge of branding and visual identity guidelines is desirable.
• Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, or global partnerships is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of environmental health, public health, child health, or sustainable development issues is desirable.

Skills

• Digital Communications
• Advocacy
• Public Information
• Partner Engagement
• Content Development
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Website Management
• Content Management Systems
• Newsletter Production
• Social Media Content Creation
• Web Content Design
• Webinar Organization
• Event Support
• MailChimp
• Canva
• Adobe Creative Studio
• Social Media Management
• Social Media Metrics Analysis
• Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
• Technical Writing

Languages

English