UN Women works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The Advocacy, Coalition Building and Transformative Feminist Action (ACT) Project is a new commitment between the European Commission and UN Women as co-leader of the Action Coalition on Gender-Based Violence, in collaboration with the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women. The Communications and Reporting Consultant will support advocacy and communications efforts to amplify attention and create awareness on the impact of UN Women’s work, especially in the lead up to the African Union’s adoption of the first Convention on ending VAWG and the commemorations of Beijing+30 in 2025.

Scope of Work and Responsibilities

Strategic Communications Leadership

Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic communication plans across the EVAWG and ACT programmes, ensuring alignment with UN Women’s global communication priorities and regional goals
Produce monthly communication packages highlighting key milestones, events, and partner achievements
Design and lead high-impact communications campaigns for critical regional milestones and advocacy moments including AU Convention on Ending VAWG ratification, 16 Days of Activism against GBV, Monitoring missions, EVAW regional and international forums
Create social media content (posts, infographics, GIFs) tailored for Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and Facebook
Document best practices and results from EVAWG programming through high-quality multimedia content
Work with ESARO Comms to provide strategic content development, campaign architecture, message refinement, audience segmentation, and brand visibility
Develop templates for high-level events, preparing and coordinating communication packages (press kits, talking points, media advisories, digital content)
Coordinate with ACT partners and the UN Women Regional Office Comms Team to ensure unified messaging, brand consistency, and narrative impact
Provide direction to ensure alignment of visibility efforts with Programme results and donor expectations

Technical Assistance to ACT Partners

Act as help desk and provide technical support on ACT partners communication and advocacy work
Provide technical support in implementing communications plans and developing communication material under ACT

Campaign and Visibility Execution

Lead the design and implementation of high-visibility campaigns including AU Convention ratification campaign, 16 Days of Activism, ACT Programme visibility and engagement drive
Develop strategic content calendars, creative briefs, and messaging toolkits for these campaigns

Tools, Templates and Mapping

Map existing communication assets across ACT partners and identify visibility gaps
Support narrative change initiatives aligned with UN Women’s approach to transforming discriminatory social norms
Engage regional influencers, creatives, and youth through ACT partners to co-create and disseminate messages around violence prevention and women’s rights
Maintain an up-to-date communication asset library (photos, quotes, videos, templates)
Contribute to newsletters and curate EVAWG and ACT communication packages
Create an ACT Newsletter to give partners’ work visibility and promote evidence/results-based reporting & accountability
Contribute to monthly reports and knowledge management products. Design branded templates for social media graphics, reports, factsheets, and policy briefs, success stories and case study formats, partner press releases and media advisories
Create toolkits for ACT Programme communications, 16 Days of Activism, AU Convention ratification campaign, UN Celebrations, Anniversaries, Commemorative Days and Key Advocacy Spaces/events

Results-Oriented Communications

Design a visibility and results dashboard to track impact, reach, and engagement metrics
Produce monthly analytics reports measuring content performance and stakeholder engagement
Create a “Results Through Stories” portfolio showcasing Programme impact

Stakeholder Coordination and Technical Support

Provide tailored communication coaching to ACT grantees and partners
Build and maintain partnerships with media houses, influencers, regional creatives, and AU-affiliated entities
Represent UN Women EVAWG unit communications in regional coordination mechanisms as needed

Expected Deliverables

Campaign Toolkits: Three toolkits covering ACT, the AU Convention, and 16 Days are due in January 2027.
Monthly Content Calendar: An updated and approved content calendar will be provided on a monthly basis.
Digital Visibility Templates: Customizable branded templates for reports, visuals, stories, articles, and quote cards will be delivered monthly.
Success Story Portfolio: A portfolio containing 5 stories from ACT partners, complete with photos and quotes, is scheduled for December 2026.
3 Multimedia Packages: Short videos or podcasts highlighting EVAWG work impact are due in December 2026.
Monthly Analytics Reports: A summary of metrics and recommendations will be submitted at the end of each month.
Quarterly Meetings with ACT Partners: Quarterly meetings with ACT partners will be conducted through December 2026.
Partner Communications Briefing Pack: A dedicated briefing pack for ACT grantees and stakeholders is due in January 2027.
End-of-Assignment Report: A final report detailing strategic insights, lessons learned, and recommendations will be delivered in January 2027.

Required Qualifications

Education and Certification

Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Experience

Minimum 1 year of progressive experience in communication, visibility, or advocacy
Demonstrated experience in Gender Communications or Development Communication
Strong portfolio of content and campaigns for international or UN organizations

Languages

Fluency in English is required
Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish)

Functional Competencies

Strong writing and storytelling across digital and traditional platforms
Strategic thinking and political acumen in gender and human rights advocacy
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Mailchimp, social media analytics
Familiarity with Drupal CMS, Teams, and UN publishing standards

Core Competencies

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Core Values

Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity

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