Strategic Communications and Advocacy Officer

Volunteering Communications & PR IT & Telecom

Overview

Lead strategic communications and advocacy efforts to strengthen WHO's visibility.

You have:

• At least 3 years of experience in communications and advocacy material development.
• Good skills in Information technology and social media tools, web content and basic graphic design.
• Expertise in Communication, Journalism, Digital media management, International Development and Donor relations.
• A proven track record in writing human stories, compelling speeches, and donor/stakeholder communications.
• Proficiency in Digital and creative tools such as AI and Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, and social media management tools.
• Field experience and a background or familiarity with health or international development are considered strong assets.

Contract

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Against this backdrop, the WHO Country Office in Bangladesh is seeking a dynamic and creative Strategic Communications and Advocacy Officer to strengthen the visibility and impact of WHO’s work. Under direct guidance of WHO country office leadership and working closely with other teams, the incumbent will lead the development of compelling human-interest stories, high-quality communication materials for print and digital platforms, and advocacy content. The officer will also support strategic advocacy, partner engagement, and work closely with WHO teams, government UN agencies, and development partners to enhance WHO’s credibility, outreach, and influence.

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative, and the direct supervision of the Deputy WHO Representative, and in close coordination with the Technical Officer – Planning, the National Professional Officer (NPO) – Communications, and WHO technical teams, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Content development & storytelling: Create compelling stories and communication products that showcase WHO’s impact, translating technical content into engaging narratives and documenting key successes and lessons learned.

2. Visibility and Resource Mobilization: Design brochures, infographics, and visual content to support program visibility and advocacy. Support the development of funding proposals, donor reports, and materials that showcase WHO’s results and impact.

3. Speechwriting & Messaging: Review and refine speeches and PowerPoint presentations as well as messages and forewords for the WHO Representative and senior leadership for key events and campaigns

4. Technical and advocacy products: Proofread and edit technical reports, web stories, opeds, donor briefs, and other strategic communication and advocacy documents making them more result oriented.

5. Website and Digital engagement: Facilitate timely and engaging content for WHO Bangladesh’s Website and social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn etc); track analytics and adjust strategies as needed.

6. Stakeholder Engagement: Support the NPO- Communications in coordinating with Government, other UN agencies, media, and partners to ensure consistent messaging and joint communication efforts.

7. Undertake any other assignment as requested by the supervisor.

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

At least 3 years of experience in communications and advocacy material development. The candidate should have good skills in Information technology and social media tools, web content and basic graphic design.
Expertise in Communication, Journalism, Digital media management, International Development and Donor relations
A proven track record in writing human stories, compelling speeches, and donor/stakeholder communications.
Proficiency in Digital and creative tools such as AI and Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, and social media management tools.
Field experience and a background or familiarity with health or international development are considered strong assets.

Dhaka is in central Bangladesh along the Buriganga River. Not only is it the capital city, but it is also the largest in the country. It is the centre of political, cultural, and economic life in Bangladesh. The official language is Bengali, while English is the working language of UN Agencies. In recent decades, Dhaka has seen the modernization of services, communications, and public works. The city is attracting large foreign investments and greater volumes of commerce and trade. It is also experiencing an increasing influx of people from across the nation; this has reportedly made Dhaka one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Good English-speaking medical, dental services, and educational centres are available for internationals. Dhaka is connected to other cities by rail, road, and by air and internationals can move easily from one city to another.

Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks, historical places, and nice restaurants. The weather is tropical - hot and very humid during the summer monsoon season (April-September) and drier and cooler in the winter (October-March).

Historically, Bangladesh has been a safe country for internationals so far. While Dhaka is not categorized as a hardship station, the volunteer should be prepared for limitations in freedom of movement on foot, by public transport, and to certain locations.

You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator.

The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.

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