Advocacy and Communication National Consultant

The consultant will support UNICEF Angola in advocacy and communication activities focused on Polio and Immunization, including developing advocacy plans, messaging, organizing key advocacy events, and producing communication materials aligned with UNICEF priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update a comprehensive advocacy and communication plan for Polio and Immunization activities
• Prepare advocacy messages targeting decision-makers, communities, media and development partners
• Develop communication packages for immunization campaigns
• Organize events during the celebration of polio day
• Develop a repository of key advocacy messages aligned with UNICEF priorities and the Country Programme
• Produce advocacy briefs, talking points, key messages and communication materials for senior management
• Ensure that communication materials are evidence-based and aligned with UNICEF branding guidelines
• Support planning, coordination and implementation of high-visibility advocacy moments including World Polio Day, World Children's Day, Universal Health Care Day, People with Disability Day, UNICEF Day, International Day of the Girl Child
• Prepare concept notes and implementation plans for advocacy events
• Coordinate logistics and stakeholder engagement for advocacy events
• Organize public events, panel discussions and advocacy forums
• Coordinate participation of government officials, development partners, youth and media
• Support preparation of visibility materials and event communication packages
• Produce post-event reports and media monitoring summaries

Requirements

• BA in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences, International Development or Marketing
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in communication, advocacy, public relations or media
• Experience supporting public health communication campaigns and immunization initiatives is highly desirable
• Proven experience organizing public events and advocacy campaigns
• Experience engaging with media and producing communication content
• Demonstrated experience developing digital communication products and podcasts
• Fluency in English and Portuguese is required
• Knowledge of Angola's political, social, economic, and development landscape
• Knowledge of national development priorities, including the National Development Plan (PDN) and SDGs
• Knowledge of child rights, human rights, gender equality, social inclusion, and development issues
• Experience in advocacy strategy development and execution
• Experience in planning and organizing communication activities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strategic thinking, creativity and innovation, political awareness and sensitivity, teamwork and collaboration, integrity and professionalism, results orientation, strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and in emergency contexts
• Experience in communications, advocacy, journalism, public affairs, international development, or related fields is desirable
• Experience working with government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, media organizations, or development partners is desirable
• Proven track record in managing advocacy events and communication initiatives is desirable
• Experience in humanitarian and development contexts is an asset

Skills

• Public Health Communication
• Advocacy Activities
• Event Organization
• Media Engagement
• Communications Content Production
• Digital Communications
• Podcast Development
• Advocacy Strategies
• Communication Planning
• Public Relations
• Social Inclusion Knowledge
• Child Rights Knowledge
• Gender Equality Knowledge
• International Development
• Political Awareness
• Results Orientation
• Working Under Pressure
• Stakeholder Engagement

Languages

English, Portuguese