The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) is looking for a communication consultant to support the effective implementation of the GEF ISLANDS Pacific Project.
Position: Communication Consultant
Organization: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Duty Station: Apia, Samoa
Clarification Date: 2 May 2022 (23:59 SST / 12:59 CET)
Closing Date: 13 May 2022 (23:59 SST / 12:59 CET)
Purpose
This consultancy will work in synergy with the ISLANDS Pacific project team, the SPREP Communications and Outreach Unit and the CCKM to address the following key result areas:
- ISLANDS Pacific project communications
- Visibility, donor engagement and compliance
- Project management support
- Networking and partnerships
- Communications support
Responsibilities
The Communication Consultant will work closely with the Project Manager, UNEP, the SPREP Communications and Outreach Unit as well as the CCKM to undertake the following work, which must be in line with the SPREP communications and outreach policies, processes, guides and manuals:
- Develop the Pacific annual communications plan of the project in close consultation with the Project Manager, UNEP, CCKM and the SPREP Communications and Outreach Unit
- Ensure the project complies with relevant clauses of the Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) regarding communications, publications, branding and intellectual property rights as well as the SPREP communications and outreach policies, processes, guides and manuals
- Support strategic communications planning and processes of the project and increase its visibility and public profile
- Design and develop communication products and materials needed by national and regional projects and activities as outlined in the project workplan
- Design, develop and lead the implementation of community education activities and programmes on behavior change in waste management
- Report quarterly to CCKM on all project activities
- Forward information and knowledge assets produced by the project to CCKM on a regular basis
- Support the activities of the Tide Turners youth-centered programme
- Support in documenting and communicating gender activities and outcomes in the region, noting the “Mainstreaming gender equality in SPREP Communications products and services: Guide, checklist and reporting form”
- Support any presence of the project on the internet, including assisting preparation of content and updates
- Support in the identification and engagement of project stakeholders including for specific national activities
- Promote publications of the project to various audiences, using differentiated tools and channels
- Contribute to visual and digital communications, including photo gathering and editing, graphic creation and presentation, and other multi-media editing, including video and audio
- Assist the Project’s Finance and Administration Officer in the organization of events, including briefings
- Provide support to the Project Manager where necessary
Qualifications
The ISLANDS Pacific Project promotes diversity and equity in its programming and operations. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply for this role, especially those identifying from marginalized communities or groups (e.g., women, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, rural/remote, and/or youth representatives).
To be considered for this role, applicants should have:
- A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs, Education or a related discipline
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- At least 5 years of work experience in communication management across digital and print channels, including the development and implementation of tailored communication strategies
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of:
a) accepted (e.g. community-based social marketing) and emerging communications concepts, preferably in relation to environment and sustainable development issues, communication principles and practices and application of appropriate systems for the Secretariat
b) waste and pollution management issues, preferably within the Pacific island’s region
c) gender and social (in)equity in the region, linked with the project relevant sectors, or interest to learn and apply learning
- Expert knowledge of computers, web-based publishing methods, social media and other communications tools
- A sound knowledge of the Pacific Islands region and demonstrated ability to work and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team environment with sound experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse group of people including different levels of government, NGOs and diverse groups of stakeholders
- Demonstrated advisory and analytical skills including a high level of organizational, coordination, analytical, problem-solving, facilitation and time management given the wide range of multi-tasking in this role
- Excellent writing, editing and oral communications skills in English as well as skills and experience in working with translating technical science and policy to diverse groups and audiences, utilizing appropriate and effective communications materials. Must include copies of five recent communication products produced by the tenderer