Policy Communications & Knowledge Management

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Description

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UNFPA is the lead UN agency committed to creating a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new Strategic Plan (2023-2027) focuses on achieving three transformative goals: ending preventable maternal deaths, eliminating unmet needs for family planning, and eradicating gender-based violence and harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are increasingly at risk, we seek principled and ethical staff who embody international norms and standards and are prepared to defend them with courage and conviction.

UNFPA is looking for candidates who can inspire change, drive high-impact and sustained results, and demonstrate exceptional transparency in managing the resources entrusted to them. We seek individuals who are fully committed to delivering excellence in program outcomes.

Scope of Work:

The India Country Office is now in its 10th Country Programme (CP-10). CP10 envisions an India where every woman and young person, including those from the most vulnerable groups, enjoys gender equality, fully realises sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, and fully contributes to sustainable development. Guided by the new UNFPA Strategic Plan, 20222025, the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the new country programme will galvanise efforts to end preventable maternal deaths, unmet need for family planning, and genderbased violence and harmful practices, including in humanitarian situations. The country programme was developed in consultation with national and State governments, civil society, United Nations organisations and other stakeholders, including women and youth-led organisations, based on the principles of inclusion, human rights and gender equality.        

The Policy Communications & Knowledge Management Consultant will be a part of an exciting and dynamic team with opportunities to learn, contribute and co-create solutions which have lasting impact. 

Knowledge Management: 

• Develop a strategy to, and support the team in streamlining the knowledge management and documentation of the work of UNFPA Odisha 
• Facilitate sessions for the state and district teams to strengthen capacities in knowledge management and documentation at all levels 
• Develop a comprehensive documentation of the overall approach and portfolio of work of UNFPA Odisha in coordination with the team 

Communications:

• Develop a comprehensive communications and advocacy strategy and plan for UNFPA Odisha for the year, incorporating national and state level comms plans (to be done in coordination with the country office) 
• Develop programmatic communications products to complement the program and policy approach and objectives of the State office. This can include, but not limited to newsletters, brochures, leaflets, facts sheets, and power point presentations. 
• Document flagship programmes and turn it into compelling products such as success stories, case studies, testimonials, human interest stories. 
• Coordinate with Implementing Partners/Vendors to execute programme communications products such as case studies, photo and video documentation etc. 
• Maintain database and repositories of communication assets /materials /photo/videos – with thematic categorization proper referencing. 
• Utilise data visualisation to translate complex data patterns into compelling narratives (press releases, blog posts, infographics).  
• Support the team with curation and coordination of events, campaigns, workshops highlighting the work of UNFPA Odisha and building relationships within the ecosystem. 
• Facilitate dialogue between the government, civil society, and communities on issues in relevance of the State Office. This could involve organizing workshops, consultations, or online forums. 
• Liaise with the Communications and Media unit and highlight state specific events via social media reportage and posts. 
• Perform any other duties as requested by the State Head. 

Source: https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/individual-consultant-policy-communications-knowledge-management-bhubaneswar-odisha-india

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