National Consultant on Communications and Advocacy

LocationYangon, Myanmar

SetupOn-site

LevelSenior

Posted4w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

UNFPA is seeking a National Consultant on Communications and Advocacy to manage the planning and implementation of communication strategies in Yangon, Myanmar, for a 6-month full-time contract.

Role: National Consultant on Communications and Advocacy
Organization: UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund
Location: Yangon, Myanmar
Work setup: On-site
Level: Senior
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The National Consultant on Communications and Advocacy will manage the planning and implementation of communication strategies to enhance the visibility of UNFPA’s mandate in Myanmar. This role involves monitoring local trends, aligning advocacy efforts with global standards, and ensuring communication products support the country office’s strategic objectives. The consultant will facilitate the onboarding of a new Communications and Advocacy Analyst and maintain ongoing initiatives during the transition period.

What you'll do

Assist in promoting awareness about the centrality of the ICPD agenda in Humanitarian, Development and Nexus interventions.
Support the development and review of advocacy materials to enhance the visibility of UNFPA’s mandate.
Support the implementation of established UNFPA branding guidelines and media strategies.
Support the onboarding of a new Communications and Advocacy Analyst and maintain ongoing initiatives during the transition period.
Support in preparing communication inputs, articles, and success stories for regional/HQ platforms and UNFPA’s newsletter.
Conduct field missions to project sites across Myanmar (subject to security clearance) to capture high-quality visual and narrative documentation.

What it takes

Advanced university degree in Political Science, Media Studies, Communication, Public Relations, Population, Demography and/or other related social science related fields.
Minimum 2 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of communication.
Excellent oral, written communications and editing skills in English.
An understanding of the UN system in general, and especially UNFPA mandate, and operations.
Good knowledge of current development issues in Myanmar.
Fluency in oral and written English and Myanmar is essential.

What you'll bring

Research and AnalysisDeveloping promotional projects and organizational messagesFormulating strategies for communications and mediaRaising awareness about UNFPA CO activitiesExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishBuilding effective partnerships with media

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is based in Yangon, Myanmar, with field missions as required, subject to security conditions.

What is the compensation for this role?

The compensation is not specified in the job posting.

What are the key qualifications required for this role?

Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in relevant fields, minimum 2 years of professional experience in communication, excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and fluency in oral and written English and Myanmar.

How do I apply for this role?

Applications should be submitted by September 23, 2026, and can be directed to Intalma AB, Org. nr 559004-4680, Stockholm, Sweden.

How to apply

Apply directly on UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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