Mission and objectives

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Context

Strategic communication that is accessible, understandable, relevant, credible, timely and actionable for Member States, partners, health workers, media, and the public is a critical part of WHO’s work. It is integral to WHO’s goal of building a better, healthier future for people all over the world. The creation and regular dissemination of engaging visual content such as infographics and videos about key health issues and the work of WHO in the Region are essential to achieving our communications and health goals, including scaling up of the Communication for Health (C4H) approach, which leverages the full power of communication to improve health outcomes at the individual, community and societal levels.

Task Description

• Working in close coordination with relevant colleagues in the communications unit and the regional communications network, support the development and implementation of communication strategies, plans and activities in the Western Pacific Region. • Support planning, production, approval and dissemination of communication activities and products such as news releases, op-eds, media talking points, web feature stories, social media graphics and videos, for key campaigns and events. • Identify opportunities at regional and country levels for communication campaigns on health topics, especially the priorities identified in the new regional vision “Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025-2029)” • Assist in providing multimedia coverage (videos, photos) of the Regional Office events. • Provide input when needed to WHO country offices for the planning, developing, and evaluation of communication activities and products. • Develop social media plans and content for the official WPRO social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube) that reflects communication priorities, and key messages and speaks effectively to the audience about emerging health topics, events, and initiatives and in support of ongoing media and advocacy campaigns. • Contribute to communications capacity building for the WHO workforce in the Region. Results/expected outputs: As an active WPRO’s communication team member, efficient, timely, responsive and high-quality support rendered to WHO and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • Strengthened reach and engagement of WPRO’s social media channels, particularly among identified key target audiences, and on priority health topics. • Enhanced social media capacity of WHO staff in the Regional Office and country offices.

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

In Manila, Filipino is the national language, but English is widely spoken for business. The tropical climate ranges from 25°C to 32°C, with a rainy season from mid-May to mid-November and high year-round humidity. Manila’s transportation includes taxis, buses, jeepneys, a light rail system, and car-for-hire services like Grab, though traffic can be heavy. The city offers a variety of shopping, leisure, entertainment, and dining options, but visitors should take precautions against theft and fraud. Additionally, WHO’s Western Pacific Regional Office has a diverse workforce of around 821 local and international staff and consultants. Core working hours are 09.00 until 15.00, with a flexible working policy allowing up to 5 days of remote work per month. Office facilities include a state-of-the-art gym, a cafeteria, and garden.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements