Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) UN Women currently has a wide portfolio supporting government and CSO effort to end violence against women and girls (EVAW). With the financial support of Sweden and the EU, UN Women work has been anchored since 2016 in the normative framework the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (also known as the Istanbul Convention). Defined under the IMPACT 3 section in the UN Women Strategic Note 2021-2025, this work shall contribute to support enhancing legislative and institutional framework on protection from domestic violence (DV) in BiH, prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG) on individual and community level and availability and quality service provision across BiH in line with the Istanbul Convention.
For the purpose of supporting the EVAW portfolio, UN Women is seeking to engage a National Communications Consultant to support the implementation of visibility and communications activities for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
The primary objective of the National Communications Consultant is to support the planning, coordination, and execution of the 16 Days of Activism campaign in BiH. This includes raising awareness about GBV and femicide, advocating for stronger laws, and improving services for victims.
The objective of this consultancy is to support UN Women in the planning, coordination, and execution of the 16 Days of Activism campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). This includes raising awareness about gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, advocating for stronger laws, and improving services for victims. The consultant will develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy, create engaging content for social media and traditional media outlets, support campaign events, maintain regular communication with media outlets and journalists, and monitor the campaign’s impact to ensure broad visibility and effective advocacy.
Under the supervision of the EVAW Protection Coordinator, the National Communication Consultant will work in collaboration with the EVAW team and UN Women BiH Communications Associate.
Duties and Responsibilities
Based on UN Women BiH Communications Strategy and in consultation with the EVAW team, the National Communication Consultant is expected to design and propose communications actions and products to enhance the 16 Days of Activism campaign as follows:
- Support the design and implementation of the 16 Days of Activism 2024 campaign.
- Develop communications products (infographics, quote cards, photos, videos, and similar content, as agreed with EVAW team) with appropriate social media copy - at least 10 products developed;
- Support the development and design of knowledge products (factsheets, newsletters, advocacy briefs, reports, studies, analyses) - at least 2 knowledge products finalized;
- Support the organization of events from a communications perspective (media outreach, press conferences, press releases, use of online platforms) – up to 5 events supported;
- Provide additional support and perform tasks as necessary according to the agreed work plan to ensure the campaign's success.
Deliverable | Expected completion time (due day) | Payment Schedule (optional) |
Workplan for period 15 October 2024 -15 January 2025 approved. | October 20, 2024 | 16 December 2024 |
Provide detailed feedback and suggestions on the proposed campaign draft in a concise brief, highlighting areas for improvement (if any) and ensuring the campaign aligns with strategic objectives, target audience needs, and key stakeholder expectations. (1) | October 30, 2024 | 16 December 2024 |
Support implantation of campaign activities (16 days) including field work (Bihac, Mostar, Banjaluka) | December 10, 2024 | 16 December 2024 |
Minimum ten (10) communications products with appropriate social media copy (infographics, quote cards, photos, videos, and similar content, that includes fields visits/central events) developed and approved. | December 15, 2024 | 16 December 2024 |
Minimum two (2) knowledge products (factsheets, newsletters, advocacy briefs, reports, studies, analyses) developed and approved. | January 10 , 2025 | 16 December 2024 |
Support the implementation of up to five (5) events and provide a of report approved. | December 15, 2024 | 16 December 2024 |
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Final report on the entire assignment approved. | January 10, 2025 | 15 January 2025 |
One (1) report on visibility result approved by UN Women | January 10, 2025 | 15 January 2025 |
Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel
The consultancy will last max 27 days, in the period from 15 October 2024 to 15 January 2025. The assignment might require some presence at UN Women premises in Sarajevo. The consultancy will require travel. Any travel to field locations for events will be pre-arranged and approved in consultation with the supervisor, with all travel expenses covered by UN Women.
Competencies
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FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: Knowledge Management and Learning
Leadership and Self-Management
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