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Consultancy: Development of communications strategies and materials for influenza projects

The Global Influenza Programme (GIP) in WHO HQ Geneva seeks to recruit a consultant for the development of comprehensive communications strategies and supporting materials for several areas of work currently underway.Expected start date is 17 July 2017. Contract duration is 5 months. Below is a brief description of the work to be performed:

Activities for the Pandemic Influenza Severity Assessment Tool (PISA)

1. Develop a comprehensive communications strategy, a strategy for rollout, and a method for evaluating and refining the strategy
2. Develop a training package for communications officers (at both the global and national level
3. Develop a website devoted to PISA

Activities for burden of disease (BoD)

1. Develop a comprehensive communications strategy, a strategy for rollout, and a method for evaluating and refining the strategy
2. Develop a training package for communications officers
3. Develop a website devoted to BoD

Activities for global influenza situation reporting

Develop a comprehensive communications strategy, a strategy for rollout, and a method for evaluating and refining the strategy

Activities for risk assessment tools

Develop, in consultation with WHO staff and experts, a comprehensive document explaining the currently available risk assessment tools, which tool is appropriate given a certain situation, identification of target groups, and tailored messages to various audiences.

Please see the attached terms of reference for more details on the activities and the expected qualifications.

Interested service providers should submit the following documents to WHOinfluenza@who.int by 7 July 2017, 23.59h (Geneva time):

1. CV (for individual contractors) or Company Profile (for institutional applications)
2. Expression of interest (cover letter) that includes a financial proposal as detailed in the Terms of Reference (pdf).

Workshop day – 9 June 2017 – places still available!

We still have places available for our next workshop day on Friday, 9 June 2017 at Webster University Geneva.

Three one-day workshops will be run simultaneously including a networking lunch and coffee breaks where all participants can meet and discuss. The groups will be small – maximum 10-12 participants – to allow instructors to address specific needs.

Date: Friday, 9 June 2017
Time: 09h30 – 16h30
Location: Webster University Geneva, Route de Collex 15, 1293 Bellevue-Geneva, Switzerland.
Cost: 480 CHF for GCN members, 600 CHF for non-members
(includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee)

Three great workshops:

Workshop 1: The truth about successful blogging

Blogging, like social media, is an online platform that can catapult your communications and advocacy efforts to the next level by connecting you with your audience like no other writing can. Yet blogging is both an art and a science – and different from other styles of writing, with its own special set of skills and rules. This workshop will unveil and equip you with these skills, whether you blog for the UN, the private sector, an NGO or yourself.
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Workshop 2: Ignite your public speaking

Lee Iacocca said, “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere.” Public speaking is a critical skill. Recent studies by Microsoft, Fast Company, LinkedIn and others show that the ability to communicate effectively is one of the most sought-after skills by employers who seek new talent. And yet, most corporate presentations are mediocre at best. In this course, you learn how to prepare, construct and deliver a presentation that people will remember. A presentation that makes an impact.

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Workshop 3: Digital Storytelling: Video for Social Media

Communicating through images is increasingly important in a globalised environment. Communicators are confronted with increasing pressure to produce, process and disseminate content. Without the necessary experience this process can be lengthy and difficult. This workshop will help communicators learn how to create a video strategy, which includes planning, gathering content and preparing it for dissemination through and most appropriate social media channels.

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