UN Women Communications and Advocacy Consultant, Tokyo, Japan

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women - UN Women

Consultant Closes 09 Aug 2026 17 days left

Overview

The Communications and Advocacy Consultant will lead advocacy, outreach, and communications efforts for UN Women in Japan, aiming to increase the organization's profile and advance gender equality and women's empowerment.


Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement strategic work plans for advocacy and outreach activities.
  • Propose innovative solutions to enhance communications strategies.
  • Coordinate with UN Women divisions to enhance advocacy partnerships.
  • Develop and disseminate advocacy and communications materials.
  • Design and implement a comprehensive communications strategy, including website and social media use.
  • Prepare strategic communications products and produce result-based communications content.
  • Facilitate interviews and connect media with UN Women subject matter experts.
  • Manage media relations in Japan, including pitching news stories and organizing events.
  • Manage communications campaigns and events around key international days.
  • Develop and manage the advocacy work of Unstereotype Alliance Japan National Chapter.
  • Design a strategic work plan for the HeForShe Initiative in Japan.
  • Conduct advocacy activities through Women’s Empowerment Principles.
  • Expand private sector outreaches for partnership opportunities.
  • Coordinate with UN Women Japan National Committee.
  • Manage interns in support of advocacy/communications activities.
Required Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: journalism, public relations, private sector, advocacy, international relations, marketing, development, advertising, digital communications, multimedia agencies, or another relevant field, ideally with a particular focus on gender issues. Proven experience in media relations using traditional, digital media, social media, and other platforms is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and organizing a wide range of events, workshops and study sessions is required. Previous experience with UN Women or with other UN organization is an advantage. Previous experience with Japanese private sector is an advantage. Excellent writing and analytical skills including writing high-quality reports, briefing notes, media talking points are an advantage. Knowledge of UN Women’s Strategic Plan (2022-2025) and the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action is an advantage. Excellent command with major social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, and LinkedIn; Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign an asset.

Qualifications

A master’s degree in communications, media studies, journalism, gender, international relations, international development, marketing, or another related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in Japanese and English is required.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
office-based consultancy
Remuneration
Not specified
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