National Consultant for Communications Innovations Technical Assistance

The Position:

The communications consultant will support in co-developing innovative approaches to expand reach of essential SRHR services to marginalized populations (e.g. poor who are not covered by 4Ps, WWDs, WDLs, etc.) and work with identified marginalized populations in selected provincial local government units.

Identify and map marginalized populations and SRHR Key messages.
1. Work with the local community in identification and mapping unreached marginalized populations in selected PLGU in Region 8 and understand the barriers in the uptake of SRH services. The following are expected to be reviewed:
  1. Local demographic data and local knowledge
  2. Coverage for social protection programmes and/or other safety nets
  3. Data from local organizations such as faith organisations, local LBGT groups, peer-support groups, advocacy organisations, temporary shelters (e.g. Haven for Women), disability centers (e.g. SPED centers), housing associations etc.
2. Work with local community in mapping marginalized populations in selected PLGU in Region 8 to estimate the relative size of the marginalised group (from small to large) and its geographic distribution (from localised to evenly dispersed)
3. Map out available SRHR key messages in selected PLGU in Region 8
Develop concept of innovative approach/es to reach select target marginalized populations with information on free Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Services
1. Assist the UNFPA, and PLGU together with the local community in analyzing the results of the mapping and to understand the SRHR concerns of the marginalized groups
2. Based on the reviewed results, co-design innovative and specific approaches to each identified marginalized group to cover essential SRHR services.
3. Support the presentation of the findings and proposed concept to supplement the DOH Health Promotions Framework Strategy through meetings and workshops, and support local ownership, including subnational level consultation (in UNFPA priority region/s).

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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. 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.

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