Implementación de campañas de comunicación para la prevención de la violencia de género en tres municipios priorizados, La Paz, Bolivia, Local Consultant
Organizational Context
UN Women in Bolivia, as part of its 2023-2027 Strategic Note, focuses on gender equality and empowerment, aligning with national priorities and the "Vivir Bien" agenda. The Country Office supports the State in fulfilling commitments to women's rights, including combating discrimination and violence. This role supports efforts to reduce gender gaps and promote women's full rights.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to implement three inter-institutional communication campaigns in Cobija, Trinidad, and El Alto to prevent gender-based violence and promote sexual and reproductive rights. The purpose is to mobilize institutions and media to enhance public awareness of care pathways, improve referral and counter-referral processes, and foster a coordinated response that prevents re-victimization and builds trust in institutional services. The role will contribute to a more effective and accessible system for addressing violence against women and girls.
Responsibilities
The consultant will coordinate with institutions involved in the prevention, attention, protection, and response to violence in prioritized municipalities. This includes reviewing relevant documents and developing communication materials explaining institutional roles, services, and access points to build public trust. The consultant will also plan dissemination actions, coordinate with institutional communication teams for message adaptation, and strengthen partnerships with media for responsible coverage of violence. Technical assistance will be provided to institutions for planning and implementing prevention and awareness-raising actions targeting the population and communities, focusing on disseminating care pathways and promoting violence prevention.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in communication, public relations, or a related field is required. Experience in designing and implementing communication campaigns, particularly on gender-based violence prevention and sexual and reproductive rights, is essential. Proven experience in inter-institutional coordination and working with media outlets is also necessary.
Skills
Communication campaign design and implementation, Inter-institutional coordination, Media relations, Gender-based violence prevention, Sexual and reproductive rights promotion, Public awareness raising, Technical assistance, Report writing, Project planning and management.