Communications Consultant

The Position

UNFPA seeks service of Communications Consultant in line with UNFPA communication protocols.

Under the direct supervision of UNFPA Armenia Communications Analyst, the Communications Consultant will support UNFPA CO communication and visibility efforts in line with UNFPA Armenia Country Office and donors communications strategies and plans, and visibility guidelines aiming to increase visibility of UNFPA and UNFPA’s work and mandated areas among the society, national partners, media, utilizing, inter alia, UNFPA Armenia Country Office web site, social media channels and other relevant means.

How you can make a difference

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose

Content Creation & Field Storytelling

• Draft multimedia content: Write and produce compelling human-interest, photo and multi-media stories, video products and short posts highlighting UNFPA Armenia’s program interventions and beneficiaries.
• Conduct field gathering missions: Travel to project sites across Armenia to document activities, gather first-hand beneficiary narratives, and capture photo/video assets.
• Prepare media materials: Draft press releases, web articles, media advisories, and social media copy in alignment with UNFPA messaging.

Campaign Execution & Joint Initiatives

• Assist in campaign implementation: Provide technical and logistical support in the design, rollout, and execution of major campaigns, e.g. the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
• Ensure visibility & brand compliance: Verify that all campaign and project materials comply with UNFPA, UN, and donor (e.g., EU) visibility guidelines prior to publication.
• Support joint communications: Assist in coordinating activities and joint materials with the UN Communications Group, other UN and partner organizations as directed.

Digital Channel Maintenance & Production Logistics

• Maintain digital platforms: Draft, schedule, and post regular updates across UNFPA Armenia’s social media channels and web platforms under supervisor guidance.
• Coordinate production workflows: Support the Programme Team with the design layout, proofreading, printing, and distribution process for publications, brochures, and visibility items.

Monitoring, Reporting & Coordination

• Track communication metrics: Gather and compile disaggregated data on social media reach, website traffic, and campaign engagement to assess visibility impact.
• Draft visibility sections for reporting: Provide inputs, media clips, and impact data for donor reports and regular UNFPA/UN reporting cycles.
• Provide general team support: Assist the Communications Analyst and Programme Teams with event coordination, media liaison, and ad-hoc communication tasks as assigned.

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements

• University and Master’s degree in communication, journalism and/or other related social science fields.
• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience preferably in media and media relations or public relations.
• Ability to analyze problems; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated initiative, tact and high sense of responsibility and discretion.
• Working experience within international organizations (UN and other development partners) is an asset.
• Knowledge on UNFPA/EU policies and procedures is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of Armenian and English.
• Proficiency in current office software applications.

Inputs /services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:
UNFPA Armenia will provide to the Individual Consultant, information and materials for the fulfillment of tasks, as needed. The consultant will use its own laptop/computer.

Required Competencies

Values

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

UNFPA Work Environment

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Other relevant information or special conditions, if any

Duration and working schedule: 01 September 2026 – 31, July 2027. The volume of consultancy has been estimated as 5 working days per week. Payment will be done on a monthly basis.

Place where services are to be delivered: Yerevan city and regions of Armenia

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.): The deliverables are described above. Work will be delivered both electronically and in person.

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline: Weekly catch-up meetings of Communications and Gender Teams during which regular updates will be provided by the consultant on the communications, visibility and project related work conducted.

Supervisory arrangements: UNFPA Armenia Communications Analyst will supervise and lead the work of the consultant.

Expected travel: Individual Consultant will be required to have in-country/international travels. All costs related to travels will be covered by the UNFPA.

Selection process: one suitable potential candidate will be selected through an open call in line with UNFPA Policy and Procedures for Contracting Individual Consultants. The ownership of all the products of this consultancy will remain with UNFPA.

Basis of payment: Payment will be done monthly, subject to timely submission of deliverables stipulated in the current Terms of Reference, in the agreed format and due quality, and certification by the UNFPA Armenia appointed staff of the successful performance of the Individual National Consultant and approval of the monthly activity report.

Requirements for concluding the Contract with Communication Consultant

Before signing the Contract with UNFPA, the Individual Consultant is required to pass the following mandatory courses and submit the graduation Certificates and other necessary t recruitment process documents to UNFPA:

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse https://extranet.unfpa.org/Apps/PSEA2017/

Fraud and Corruption Awareness and Prevention https://extranet.unfpa.org/Apps/Antifraud/English/story_html5.html

B-SAFE https://training.dss.un.org/user/login?ReturnUrl=%2flearn%2fenroll%2f19948

Disclaimer

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.