- Company: World Health Organization (WHO)
- Location: Kenya
- State: Nairobi
- Job type: Contract
- Job category: – – Consulting Jobs in KenyaHealthcare/Medical Jobs in KenyaWorld Health Organization (WHO) Jobs in Kenya
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Job Description
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Purpose of consultancy
To write, review, provide input to and/or edit specific priority communications materials and reports in support of UNITAID’s strategic communications activities.
Deliverables
- Write-up of Unitaid 2022 Annual Report. Expected by: Q2 2023.
- Edit key organizational reports, including but not limited to the Annual Report and the Report of the Executive Director to the Executive Board. Expected by: Q2 and Q4 2023.
- Draft articles, op-eds, statements and speeches.
- Develop content for crisis communications.
- Write and revise internal and external communications materials, including content for slides.
Qualifications, experience, skills and languages.
Educational Qualifications ::
- Advanced degree in the field of journalism, communications, social science, public health, development or similar field.
Experience :
- Over 10 years of experience in drafting strategic communication documents targeting key external stakeholders, including governance bodies, donors, decision makers, political leaders, diverse partners.
- At least 5 years of experience in drafting corporate reports, advocacy documents, and similar communications products.
- At least 5 years of experience in drafting articles, op-eds, online content and/or content for social media.
- Demonstrated track record in developing strategic communications for senior leaders, crisis communications.
- Experience distiling complex technical topics into relatable content for broad audiences, particularly in the area of public health.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting data and articulating related key findings in accessible communications products.
Skills/knowledge :
- Excellent written communication skills in English, with the ability to distil technical subjects in clear and accessible language for diverse target audiences.
- Strong understanding of global health, in particular in the areas of HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health and global health pandemic response.
- Excellent organizational skills and project management experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of Unitaid’s strategy and business model.