Under the guidance the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for West Africa (Sahel), and the direct supervision of the Regional Communication Officer (Education for Health and Well-being), the consultant will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of regional communication and advocacy strategies and campaigns, contribute to the planning and organization of high-level events and monitor the impact of communication efforts to enhance the visibility of UNESCO’s activities in education for health and wellbeing.
Specifically, the Consultant will undertake the following:
Support the visibility of the O3 Programme:
Contribute to the implementation of the communication strategy and visibility of the O3 Programme
Develop communication materials related to the O3 Programme activities (templates, presentations, visuals for social networks)
Contribute to the writing of articles for the UNESCO website and write messages for social networks
Assist the cluster in writing, editing and translating documents related to the O3 Programme
Support visibility and advocacy for the creation of an enabling environment for health education:
Contribute to the implementation of the communication and advocacy strategy
Support the regional communication and advocacy campaign "Education Saves Lives" by contributing to the production of communication and advocacy content and materials at the regional and national levels
Contribute to the writing of content for the website and for social networks
Support the creation of materials for journalists and a press list for the WCA region
Contribute to the organization of O3 Programme events, including high-level regional events
Support any other activities of the Education Sector at the Dakar Office as needed
Required Qualifications:
An advanced university degree (equivalent to Masters) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or relevant Political or Social Sciences.
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications, of which preferably two years at the international level
Experience working with civil society, multi-lateral agencies, and international non-government organisations
Understanding and mastery of traditional media and new digital communication tools.
Track record in contributing to the development of successful digital or advocacy campaigns.
Track record in writing and editing content for digital platforms (website, social media, news).
Full working proficiency in French (oral and written) and working knowledge of English.
