Partnership and Communications Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is a leading organization in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights, established in 196

• UNFPA works in over 150 countries, focusing on improving the lives of women and girls, ensuring access to reproductive health services, and advocating for gender equality. The organization aims to address the challenges posed by population dynamics and to promote sustainable development. UNFPA Lebanon operates in a complex environment, responding to the needs of vulnerable populations, particularly in the context of ongoing crises and the influx of refugees. The organization collaborates closely with local partners, government entities, and international donors to implement impactful programs and initiatives that support women's health and rights.

Job Overview:
The Partnership and Communications Consultant will play a crucial role in enhancing UNFPA Lebanon's visibility and partnership engagement through strategic communication and resource generation. This part-time position, lasting for six months, requires the consultant to develop and execute communication strategies that effectively articulate UNFPA's mission and impact. The consultant will be responsible for managing the communication and visibility plan for the Mustaqbali Khayari Joint Programme, which is a collaborative initiative with UNICEF funded by the Embassy of Sweden. The consultant will engage with various stakeholders, including adolescent girls, to co-create branding and visibility materials that resonate with the target audience. Additionally, the consultant will produce multimedia content, including social media posts and human interest stories, to highlight the impact of UNFPA's work. The role also involves monitoring and reporting on communication efforts, ensuring compliance with donor branding guidelines, and supporting donor engagement initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant's duties will include executing the communication and visibility plan for the Mustaqbali Khayari Joint Programme, which involves leading branding workshops, coordinating the design and dissemination of visibility materials, and producing high-engagement social media content. The consultant will also be responsible for creating impactful storytelling through multimedia, including videos and written stories that showcase the outcomes of UNFPA's initiatives. Furthermore, the consultant will manage ongoing visibility for UNFPA Lebanon's communication strategies, ensuring adherence to branding guidelines across various facilities. Weekly audiovisual posts will be produced to maintain consistent engagement with stakeholders. The consultant will conduct branding audits, support documentation of humanitarian responses, and prepare advocacy materials for donor meetings. Organizing donor events and field visits will also be part of the consultant's responsibilities, along with drafting proposals and investment cases for UNFPA's core priorities.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field. A minimum of four years of experience in impactful communications, multimedia storytelling, and social media management is required. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience working with humanitarian and development donors, adhering to strict branding guidelines. A proven track record in video production, photojournalism, and writing human-interest stories is essential. Experience in conducting field visits and ethically collecting content from vulnerable populations, including survivors of gender-based violence and refugees, is also necessary.

Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position is a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, or related social sciences. This advanced degree is essential to ensure that the consultant possesses the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively manage communication strategies and produce high-quality content that aligns with UNFPA's mission and objectives.

Experience:
The consultant is expected to have a minimum of four years of relevant experience in communications, particularly in impactful storytelling and social media management. This experience should include working with humanitarian and development organizations, demonstrating an understanding of donor branding guidelines and the ability to produce compelling multimedia content. The consultant should also have experience in fieldwork, particularly in contexts involving vulnerable populations, which is crucial for ethically collecting stories and visuals that reflect the impact of UNFPA's work.

Languages:
Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, with a native proficiency required for effective communication with local stakeholders. Additionally, professional fluency in written and spoken English is essential, as the consultant will be required to produce documents and reports in English and engage with international partners and donors.

Additional Notes:
The position is part-time, requiring the consultant to work for six months, with an expected commitment of 16 days per month. The consultant will be based in Beirut, Lebanon, with occasional field travel to various supported facilities across the country. UNFPA will provide transportation support for field visits. All deliverables will be submitted in electronic format, and payments will be made in three tranches based on the completion of key milestones. The consultant is expected to use their personal laptop or computer for work. UNFPA promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, encouraging applications from individuals of various backgrounds, including women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities upon request.