Stellenbeschreibung:

Application Period:
18-Aug-2025 to 24-Aug-2025


Functional Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Communications Specialist will support the development of a comprehensive and context-specific Communication Plan that will guide the overall hygiene campaign implementation. The role involves both a month of remote work and one in-country mission of approximately one month, during which the specialist will conduct field consultations and coordinate closely with stakeholders. 2. Stakeholder Engagement and Field Collaboration 3. Knowledge Products and Guidance 4. Coordination and reporting


• Design and deliver a Communication Plan, including:
  • Definition of culturally appropriate and inclusive key messages;
  • Identification of target groups and outreach strategies;
  • Customization of communication channels for each group (e.g., schools, churches, clinics, market audiences);
  • Development of a time-bound implementation schedule;
  • Definition of monitoring framework linked to behavior change indicators.
• Conduct consultations with Water PNG, community representatives, teachers, health workers, youth and women’s groups, and local authorities to inform the development of inclusive messages and formats.
• Integrate GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion) considerations across the plan, including through visuals, language, and access to materials.
• Ensure consistency of messaging with broader WSSDP and national hygiene objectives.
• Review and advise the Implementing partner (IP) on the design of outreach materials including posters, banners, outreach message and videos.
• Review and provide inputs on the training booklet and the methodology of the activities implemented by IP to ensure maximization of outreach and behavioral change impact
• Recommend clear instructions for trainers, teachers, and implementing partners on how to deliver and contextualize key messages in training and public sessions.
• Provide periodic updates to the UNOPS team and contribute to donor reporting as required.
• Submit a draft Communication Plan after fieldwork, followed by a final version incorporating feedback from stakeholders.


Education/Experience/Language requirements:


Education:
Advanced university degree (Master degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism, public relations or another relevant field is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in the above disciplines and in combination with additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a master's degree.


Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience designing and implementing communication strategies for public health, WASH, or behavior change initiatives;
• Demonstrated experience applying GEDSI-sensitive approaches in communications is required;
• Experience in developing, disseminating, and monitoring the reach of knowledge products, social media content, and articles for grassroots level audiences is an asset.
• Experience working with graphic design and video production, and familiarity with creating slide decks, info sheets, social media content, and other standard communication products is desired.
• Understanding of local contextual knowledge in Papua New Guinea is an advantage.


Language Requirement:
Full working knowledge of English is required.


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Remarks:
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.