Consultancy Objective:
The consultant will develop a comprehensive communications plan to advance SVOV’s goals, focusing on attitude and behavior change around violence, increasing service access, and improving stakeholder coordination.

Scope of Work:
The consultant’s responsibilities include:

• Assessing current communication practices of SVOV’s partners (BPs), identifying gaps and opportunities.
• Creating a multi-tiered communications plan tailored to various audiences and media channels to promote non-violence, gender equity, and inclusive messaging for marginalized populations.
• Developing impactful messages and materials aligned with USAID and Winrock branding guidelines.
• Building partner capacity through workshops on effective community engagement.

Deliverables:

1. Needs Assessment Report & Workplan: Analysis of current practices and gaps.
2. Comprehensive Communication Plan: A strategic outline with sample messaging, targeted channels, and audience timelines, aligned with SVOV’s M&E framework.
3. Outreach Materials: Core materials (brochures, PSAs, posters, etc.) and templates for long-term use by BPs.

Consultancy Duration:
An estimated 30 non-consecutive days over three months.

Qualifications:
Candidates need a master’s in communications or related fields and 10+ years of experience in communication for development, particularly in violence prevention or gender equity, with an understanding of Jamaica’s media landscape and USAID guidelines.