Consultant – Communication with Specialization in Writing and Storytelling at World Health Organization

Purpose of consultancy

• To propose and develop ways to document the work of the clinical care pillar, for communications and donor-facing platforms.
• To propose and develop stories, and identify communications opportunities, to highlight the issue of post COVID-19 condition and WHO’s response to it.
• To contribute to the development of stories locally and gathering of materials locally.

Deliverables

• Deliverable 1: Mapping relevant stories published on WHO sites in past year, becoming familiar with area of work and key documents. 
  Expected by 3rd week of April
• Deliverable 2: List of story and other communications ideas, on clinical care and on emergency preparedness. 
  Expected by last week of April
• Deliverable 3: Strategy for highlighting WHO’s work in clinical care, including in particular oxygen, post-COVID condition, Cholera and Ebola. Provide input to overall strategy on highlighting preparedness work.
  Expected by 1st week of May
• Deliverable 4: Story on one of the subjects above. Plan for gathering audiovisual content on subjects in strategy.
  Expected by 3rd week of May
• Deliverable 5: Facilitate organizing one media seminar on subject above. 
  Expected by mid-May.
• Deliverable 6: Contribute to the preparation for briefing media, such as at UN Palais or media interviews on clinical topics. 
• Deliverable 7: One story per month produced from HQ, and one developed by country office with support of HQ. These should also include suggested key messages for promotion on social media.
  Expected every month.  

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

• University degree in a relevant field such as journalism, literature or public health.

Desirable: 

• Certifications in applied social and behavioural research and/or project management.
• PhD in a related field.  

Experience

Essential:

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in writing and publishing stories highlighting public health issues and developing communications strategies in relevant area. 
• At least 5 years working experience in multicultural environment, supporting teams in disperse locations. 

Desirable:

• Working experience with UN agencies or other organizations. 
• Working experience in commissioning or coordinating audiovisual storytelling. 

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential:

• Very good writing and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of public health. 
• Familiarity with donor priorities.
• Knowledge of clinical care and different media supports.

Closing Date : April 28, 2023