Communications Assistant

WHO in the Western Pacific

Together with 37 Member States and areas, we fight infectious diseases like dengue and malaria, and noncommunicable diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Through immunization campaigns and initiatives such as First Embrace, we help mothers and children survive and thrive. We ensure the safety of our environment, our air, our water and our food – all of which impact our health every day. We prepare for and rapidly respond to disasters and emergencies, never losing sight of the fact that we are dealing with issues of life and death. With the stakes so high, we strive for excellence in working to bring better health and well-being to the nearly 1.9 billion people of the Western Pacific Region.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines collaborates closely with the government to promote health and address diseases, considering the social determinants of health across all ages.

Communication for Health (C4H) harnesses various communication strategies to enhance public health and well-being. Daily decisions made by individuals, health professionals, policymakers, and government leaders significantly impact public health, influenced by access to accurate information, educational resources, interpersonal connections, and broader sociocultural, psychological, and environmental factors.

C4H initiatives employ a range of communication approaches, including writing and publications, behavioral insights, data collection, multimedia content, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and evaluation, to inform and improve health outcomes. By strengthening communication across all platforms—written, visual, digital, and interpersonal—WHO Philip-pines amplifies the reach and impact of its programmes, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals to achieve the highest possible standard of health for all.

Under the overall supervision of the WHO Representative to the Philippines and the direct supervision of the Communications Officer, the UNV is expected to assist in strengthening overall communications for Health Promotion, supporting both routine and emergency health programmes through strategic efforts.

• Deliverable 1.1: Provide support in developing compelling, impact-driven content for online outreach, including writing articles, crafting social media posts, producing infographics, photo essays, short-form videos, documentaries, presentations, and other multimedia materials for health promotion, commemorations, advocacy, health emergencies, and public engagement.
• Deliverable 1.2: Contributes to preparing and refining content that enhances the visibility of WHO’s initiatives and partnerships.
• Deliverable 1.3: Helps with fostering meaningful online community engagement through social media platforms, forums, and other digital channels, driving dialogue, awareness, and behavior change on key public health topics such as maternal and child health.
• Deliverable 1.5: Assist in monitoring and collecting digital insights to assess key metrics on campaign performance, audience engagement, and platform reach, using da-ta to guide strategic decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
• Deliverable 1.6: Support internal and organizational communications, including pho-to documentation, writing articles, and developing engaging communication materials for Country Office events and meetings.

This role requires a blend of writing, digital content production, layout, and visual storytelling support to amplify WHO Philippines' programmes and ensure effective health communication.