HeForShe Barbershop Toolkit Coordinator
Organizational Context
This role is within UN Women's External Relations, Communications, and Advocacy Division. UN Women is the UN entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Supporting the HeForShe movement, this consultancy will contribute to engaging men and boys as allies in achieving gender equality.
Job Purpose
The HeForShe Barbershop Toolkit Coordinator will be responsible for the development, finalization, and dissemination of a comprehensive toolkit aimed at engaging barbershops in promoting gender equality. This role is crucial for translating the HeForShe campaign's objectives into practical tools for community-level engagement. The coordinator will ensure the toolkit is culturally relevant, impactful, and accessible, thereby strengthening UN Women's efforts to mobilize men and boys as advocates for gender equality and women's empowerment.
Responsibilities
Develop and finalize the HeForShe Barbershop Toolkit, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with UN Women's brand and messaging. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including designers and subject matter experts, throughout the toolkit development process. Manage the production of the toolkit in various formats (digital and print). Develop and implement a dissemination strategy to ensure the toolkit reaches target barbershops and relevant community organizations. Monitor the uptake and impact of the toolkit, gathering feedback for future revisions. Support the organization of related events or webinars to promote the toolkit.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, communications, or advocacy, preferably within the context of gender equality or international development. Experience in developing and managing communication materials or toolkits is highly desirable. Proven experience working with community-based initiatives or engaging diverse stakeholders is an asset.
Skills
Project coordination, Communications strategy, Toolkit development, Stakeholder engagement, Gender equality advocacy, Content creation, Monitoring and evaluation, Report writing.