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ftlx0!|!ftlUtil_resetPage!%24!requisitionDescriptionInterface!|!descRequisition!|!rdPager!%24!369561!|!true!|!369561!|!false!|!Submission for the position%5C: National Consultant – Risk Communication Officer – (Job Number%5C: 2502651)!|!false!|!369561!|!false!|!false!|!National Consultant – Risk Communication Officer!|!2502651!|!!|!!|!External consultant!|!External consultant!|!4 months!|!4 months!|!Jul 14, 2025, 9%5C:05%5C:15 AM!|!Jul 14, 2025, 9%5C:05%5C:15 AM!|!Jul 28, 2025, 10%5C:59%5C:00 PM!|!Jul 28, 2025, 10%5C:59%5C:00 PM!|!Fiji-Suva!|!Fiji-Suva!|!!|!!|!WP_PIC Pacific Island Countries!|!WP_PIC Pacific Island Countries!|!Full-time!|!Full-time!|!!*!%3Cb style=%22color%5C:red%22%3EIMPORTANT NOTICE%5C: %3C/b%3EPlease note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device%27s system settings.!|!!*!%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C: #3598db;%22%3EPurpose of the Consultancy%3C/span%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EThe incumbent assists the WHO%26rsquo;s Division of Pacific Technical Support (DPS) as a part of the Pacific Health Security and Communicable Diseases (PSC) team with multi-hazard risk communication and community engagement preparedness and response under the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), in particular helping to strengthen such capacity in Pacific Island Countries and areas (PICs) including in Fiji.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C: #3598db;%22%3EBackground%3C/span%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EPublic health emergencies highlight the need for health systems and services that are prepared, resilient and ready to respond to health security threats. DPS works with Pacific governments including Fiji, and regional partners to design and implement innovative, practical solutions to strengthen the core public health capacities under International Health Regulations (2005) needed to detect, assess, and respond to emergencies in the unique context of the Pacific. With the growing complexity of health challenges such as increasing cases of dengue, or in areas of sexual and reproductive health (SRH), tuberculosis (TB), and HIV, it is essential to strengthen national risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) strategies and systems.%3Cbr%3EEffective RCCE are essential for building public trust, shaping behavior, and ensuring the dissemination of credible, relevant, timely, accessible, and actionable health information. Access to such information is vital for encouraging communities to embrace life-saving health interventions, particularly during health emergencies.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EUnder the guidance of Risk Communications Officer, the National Risk Communication Officer will collaborate closely with the technical experts from the WHO%26rsquo;s Division of Pacific Technical Support (DPS), Ministries of Health, implementing partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Their efforts will ensure the delivery of culturally appropriate, evidence-based messages across all sectors of society, fostering inclusive communication that promotes health equity.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C: #3598db;%22%3EDeliverables%3C/span%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EOutput 1%5C: Development and implementation of strategies and plans%5C:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EDeliverable 1.1%5C: Launch the multi-hazard risk communication and community engagement strategy for Fiji and upon request other PICs, in close collaboration with technical experts from the Ministries of Health, implementing partners, stakeholders, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Expected by%5C: December 2025%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EDeliverable 1.2%5C: Prepare presentations and other materials for the relevant risk communication and community engagement working groups. Expected by%5C: December 2025%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EOutput 2%5C: Development of communication materials and tools%5C:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EDeliverable 2.1%5C: Review and finalize repository of IEC materials for Fiji, and upon request other PICs. Expected by%5C: October 2025%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EDeliverable 2.2%5C: Develop and design communication packages with culturally appropriate and scientifically accurate materials for print, broadcast, and social media, on key health challenges in emergencies including HIV, dengue, and others. Expected by%5C: October 2025%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EDeliverable 2.3%5C: Create social listening tools and fact-checking workflows that further support detecting, assessing, and responding to misinformation. Expected by%5C: December 2025%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EOutput 3%5C: Capacity building%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EDeliverable 3.1%5C: Design and localize content for an online capacity building module/s in risk communication, community engagement. %26nbsp;Expected by%5C: December 2025%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EOutput 4%5C: Monitoring and Evaluation%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EDeliverable 4.1%5C: Establish and maintain an effective monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the progress of above-mentioned campaigns and report on key indicators. Expected by%5C: November 2025%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Ch2 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C: #3598db;%22%3EQualifications, experience, skills and languages%3C/span%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Ch4 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EEducational Qualifications%26nbsp;%3C/h4%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EEssential%5C: University degree in communication, international relations, information technology, or a related field.%3Cbr%3EDesirable%5C: Training in risk communication.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch4 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EExperience%3C/h4%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EEssential%5C: Minimum seven years of experience in risk communication, communication, or community engagement.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EDesirable%5C:%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EExperience working with Ministry of Health is an advantage.%3Cbr%3EExperience working within PICs preferred.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch4 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3ESkills/Knowledge%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/h4%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EDemonstrate ability to support the development and implementation of multi-hazard risk communications plans, with specific focus on pandemic and epidemic preparedness, and risk communication needs following disasters and other health emergencies;%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EDemonstrate ability to develop and facilitate the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of infodemic management strategies and the use of the related tools;%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EAbility to develop and disseminate communication materials including for print and social media to ensure timely, accurate, and understandable health information is available to the public;%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EAbility to track and assess the effectiveness of communication strategies, ensuring alignment with national health priorities and continuous%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EKnowledge of WHO mandate and goals or experience in UN Organizations, international institutions or NGOs is considered an asset.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Ch4 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3ELanguages and level required%3C/h4%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EExpert knowledge of English is essential.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch4 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3ELocation%26nbsp;%3C/h4%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EOn site%5C: Suva, Fiji%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch4 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3ETravel%3C/h4%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EThe consultant will be based in Suva, Fiji, and may be required to travel locally within Fiji.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch4 style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EAdditional Information%3C/h4%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EThis vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EOnly candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EA written test may be used as a form of screening.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EIf your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link%5C: http%5C://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EFor information on WHO%27s operations please visit%5C: http%5C://www.who.int.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EThe WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EThe WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https%5C://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EPersons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to [email protected]%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EAn impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter (https%5C://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) into practice.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EWHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of short-listed candidates.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EWHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EConsultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EWHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EPlease note that WHO%26rsquo;s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected].%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family%5C: Arial;%22%3EIn case the recruitment website does not display properly, please retry by%5C: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. 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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

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