PAHO Consultant - NPC Communication (HTI)

Organizational Context

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO). PAHO works with countries in the region to improve and protect the health of populations. PAHO is committed to technical cooperation with its Member States to combat communicable and non-communicable diseases and their determinants, strengthen health systems, and respond to emergencies and disasters. PAHO strives for all people to have access to the health care they need, when they need it, with quality and without risk of financial hardship. Through its action, the Organization promotes and supports everyone's right to good health.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to strengthen communication activities for a project funded by the Regional Humanitarian Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean - Haiti (RHPF LAC), ensuring rapid access to vital health services and emergency care for Haitian populations facing urgent humanitarian health needs. The consultant will coordinate and implement communication and visibility activities for the project.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement communication and visibility activities for the project. Develop and execute the project's communication plan. Liaise with technical units, the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), PAHO headquarters communication focal point, and the OCHA communication team. Oversee the production of field videos, human interest stories, web articles, social media content, and awareness materials. Ensure quality, relevance, and adherence to PAHO/WHO standards. Develop and implement project visibility actions, including branding, visual aids, and campaigns. Integrate donor visibility requirements, particularly from OCHA. Coordinate external consultants and service providers (photographers, videographers, graphic designers). Manage production, validate deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met. Monitor the project's communication budget and coordinate administrative aspects related to contracts and payments. Document activities, produce regular reports on communication actions, and track performance indicators.

Work Experience

3 to 5 years of experience in communication, preferably in a humanitarian or public health context. Experience in multimedia content production and managing service providers.

Skills

Excellent writing skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Good knowledge of the Haitian context.

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