Strategic Communications and Advocacy Officer

WHO, as the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations system, adheres to the UN values of integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity. The values of the WHO workforce furthermore reflect the principles of human rights, universality and equity established in WHO’s Constitution as well as the ethical standards of the Organization.

These values are inspired by the WHO vision of a world in which all peoples attain the highest possible level of health, and our mission to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable, with measurable impact for people at country level. We are individually and collectively committed to put these values into practice.

Against this backdrop, the WHO Country Office in Bangladesh is seeking a dynamic and creative Strategic Communications and Advocacy Officer to strengthen the visibility and impact of WHO’s work. Under direct guidance of WHO country office leadership and working closely with other teams, the incumbent will lead the development of compelling human-interest stories, high-quality communication materials for print and digital platforms, and advocacy content. The officer will also support strategic advocacy, partner engagement, and work closely with WHO teams, government UN agencies, and development partners to enhance WHO’s credibility, outreach, and influence.

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative, and the direct supervision of the Deputy WHO Representative, and in close coordination with the Technical Officer – Planning, the National Professional Officer (NPO) – Communications, and WHO technical teams, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Content development & storytelling: Create compelling stories and communication products that showcase WHO’s impact, translating technical content into engaging narratives and documenting key successes and lessons learned.

2. Visibility and Resource Mobilization: Design brochures, infographics, and visual content to support program visibility and advocacy. Support the development of funding proposals, donor reports, and materials that showcase WHO’s results and impact.

3. Speechwriting & Messaging: Review and refine speeches and PowerPoint presentations as well as messages and forewords for the WHO Representative and senior leadership for key events and campaigns

4. Technical and advocacy products: Proofread and edit technical reports, web stories, opeds, donor briefs, and other strategic communication and advocacy documents making them more result oriented.

5. Website and Digital engagement: Facilitate timely and engaging content for WHO Bangladesh’s Website and social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn etc); track analytics and adjust strategies as needed.

6. Stakeholder Engagement: Support the NPO- Communications in coordinating with Government, other UN agencies, media, and partners to ensure consistent messaging and joint communication efforts.

7. Undertake any other assignment as requested by the supervisor.