Key Duties and Responsibilities: The consultant will develop a communications strategy which outlines the framework for building and enhancing the communication, branding, and visibility of the Women’s Access to Justice Project. Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist Access to Justice, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:

Phase 1: Desk Review

• Review the following documentation: Justice4Her project documents, Strategy for the Fast-Track Mechanism for Effective for Management of GBV Cases, Options Paper for the Management of GBV in the Judiciary, Service Delivery Standards and Procedures for Delivering Quality Integrated Justice Services for Survivors of Violence Against Women and Girls, Navigation Guide of the Criminal Justice System for Survivors/Victims of Gender-Based Violence, Evaluation of the Access to Justice Project, Communication strategies for the Judiciary, Uganda Police Force (UPF), Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Uganda Law Society (ULS), and Justice Centers Uganda (JCU).
• The review should identify gaps in current communication efforts, assess the effectiveness of past strategies, provide insights into key communication needs and opportunities and provide a summary of the reviewed documents.

Phase 2: Consultations

• • The consultant will conduct consultations with, but not be limited to, the following primary and secondary stakeholder groups. The consultant will prioritize these groups based on their role in the implementation and impact of the communication strategy. The consultant will recommend the most effective methods for collecting the necessary information to develop a comprehensive communication, branding, and visibility strategy for the Justice4Her project. The strategy will aim to enhance awareness of GBV services and promote a zero-tolerance approach to GBV.
  • Generally, the exercise is expected to be participatory with a dialogue driven approach. It is anticipated that a blend of techniques such as in-depth interviews, observation, critical incident analysis and focus group discussions will be used as proposed and mutually agreed upon by the consultant and implementing team.
  • Primary Stakeholders:
  • GBV survivors and witnesses (for firsthand insights).
  • Grassroots organizations and community leaders (for on-the-ground realities and community-driven approaches).
  • Selected NGOs working on GBV and Access to Justice, including:
  • High Court Judges and Registrars in Kampala, Masaka, Gulu, and Nebbi (directly involved in GBV case management).
  • Resident State Attorneys in Kampala, Masaka, Gulu, and Nebbi (actively handling GBV cases).
  • Secondary Stakeholders: These include groups whose involvement will help align the strategy with systemic priorities and ensure broader advocacy and visibility efforts. The consultant will engage these stakeholders to ensure the strategy is aligned with the broader context.
  • Government Institutions:
  • Public Relations Officers of the Judiciary, Uganda Police Force (UPF), Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and Uganda Prisons Service
  • Access to Justice and Governance Secretariat
  • Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)
  • UN Agencies:
  • UN Women
  • UNICEF
  • UNFPA
  • Development Partners:
  • Austrian Development Agency (ADA)
  • Embassy of the Netherlands
  • European Union Delegation (EUD)
  • International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
  • Media Representatives:
  • Journalists and media houses for ethical reporting and awareness campaigns

Phase 3: Strategy Development

• Develop a communications strategy that provides a roadmap for building a recognizable and impactful project focused on women’s access to justice. The strategy should indicate target audiences, brand identity, key messages, communication channels, visibility initiatives, metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication and branding efforts. The strategy should also have an implementation plan with a timeline and assign responsibilities for executing the strategy.

Phase 4: Strategy Validation

• Conduct a validation workshop and refine the communication strategy.
• Submit a final report on the communication strategy with recommendations from the validation workshop for approval.
• Submit the final communication strategy

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International Development, Gender Studies, Law, or a related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in designing and implementing communication strategies, preferably in the development sector.
• Experience working on gender-focused projects, access to justice initiatives, or similar fields.
• Expertise and experience in developing and implementing strategic communication plans.
• Experience in digital communication tools, social media platforms, and multimedia content creation.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of any other UN official is an asset.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.
• Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:

Functional Competencies:

• Deep understanding of gender dynamics and the specific challenges faced by women and girls.
• Ability to integrate gender-sensitive and inclusive messaging into all aspects of the strategy
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills to collaborate with a wide range of actors, including NGOs, government agencies, and community leaders.
• Skills in planning, budgeting, and monitoring the implementation of communication initiatives.
• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
• Innovative approaches to reaching target audiences through traditional and modern communication channels.

How to apply