The Communication Consultant (Maternity Cover) will be based in the UNFPA Country Office in Addis Ababa under the supervision of the Programme Analyst Communication (NOB) and the Head of the Communication Unit (P3).

The purpose of this consultancy is to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of the work of the UNFPA Ethiopia Communication Unit during a maternity leave period. The consultant will provide essential support to the media, communication, and advocacy efforts that underpin UNFPA’s mission and programmes in Ethiopia. 

In this role, the consultant will assist in the design, management, and implementation of the Country Office's communication and visibility activities outlined in the Communication Plan. These strategies are key to influencing the development and humanitarian agenda, enhancing public and media outreach, and mobilizing political and financial support for UNFPA’s programme interventions.

The consultant's support is crucial for the office's ability to prepare and disseminate reports, briefing materials, and multimedia content, as well as manage the UNFPA Ethiopia website, social media platforms, and other visibility and advocacy activities.

Working under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative and the direct supervision of the Communication Analyst (NOB level) and the Head of Unit, the communication consultant will collaborate closely with the Programme and Operations Teams, other UN Agencies in the framework of the UN Communication Group and the UN Humanitarian Communication Group, the UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office, and UNFPA Headquarters.