National Strategic Communications Consultant
Overview
Provide technical support for developing strategic communication messages to counter anti-gender narratives and advance positive narratives on gender equality, women’s rights and women’s leadership in Georgia.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a desk review of relevant reports, research, communication materials and other background documents.
- Hold consultations with relevant professionals, including representatives of civil society organizations, communication experts and other key stakeholders.
- Develop evidence-based strategic narratives and key messages on gender equality, women’s rights and women’s leadership.
- Test the proposed messages with selected target audiences to assess their relevance, clarity, credibility and resonance.
- Refine and finalize the tested narratives and messages based on the findings from audience testing and stakeholder consultations.
Required Experience
At least five years with a master’s degree (seven years with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional experience in strategic communications, public communication, advocacy, media, campaign development, or related fields. Demonstrated experience in developing communication strategies, narratives, key messages and/or communication campaigns. Experience working on gender equality, women’s rights, human rights, civil society or related social issues will be considered a strong asset. Experience working with civil society organizations, media, development partners and/or international organizations will be considered an asset.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Strategic Communications, Media Studies, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.