Senior Communications Officer
| Published | August 13, 2025 |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Category | Media & Journalism |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Description
Since our founding in 2012, much has been achieved, but more remains to be done. The global family planning community agreed that the gains of the last nine years should be sustained by extending this pivotal partnership. Through a global consultation, stakeholders from around the world provided their input on the future of family planning. Together, the community created a shared vision for 2030 that builds on progress achieved to date, adapts the partnership in response to the lessons of the first nine years and positions us to achieve the future women and girls around the world are asking for.
The FP2030 Support Network will include five regional hubs: North, West and Central Africa; East and Southern Africa; Asia and the Pacific; and Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America and Europe, led by an Executive Director who reports to the Governing Board. Each hub will be headed by a Managing Director supported by a small team. The hubs will be hosted by NGOs in five cities where the hubs will be located. The creation of these regional hubs is the key element of FP2030’s new structure, which will be put in place in 2022.
Each Managing Director reports to the FP2030 Executive Director who will lead the coordination and management of the Support Network. The Executive Director and the Managing Directors will work as an Executive Leadership Team to ensure that the vision and goals of the FP2030 partnership are fulfilled, and that momentum towards new commitments is maintained.
IPPF-ESEAOR has been selected to host the FP2030 Asia Pacific Regional Hub beginning 2022.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate the production of all hub communications materials, in line with FP2030 design guidance.
Identify, capture, and package stories of impact from across the Asia Pacific region to highlight progress, innovations, and challenges in family planning.
Develop content for communications materials such as web stories, op-eds, press releases, fact sheets, commitment briefs, talking points, and event briefings as needed.
Support the integration of communications into advocacy and country engagement work.
Manage the Hub’s online presence, including website content, social media channels, and newsletters, ensuring consistent, timely, and high-quality updates.
Grow and engage online audiences, especially youth networks, decision-makers, and partners.
Maintain relationships with regional journalists and media outlets to proactively pitch stories and respond to media inquiries.
Support the Hub’s presence at regional convenings and events, including logistical work, collateral design, and staffing. Support documentation of events, workshops, and key milestones through written, photo, and video formats
Support the development and rollout of FP2030 global campaigns in the Asia Pacific region, ensuring localization and relevance.
Coordinate writing of newsletters, update reports, etc. Provide editing support for workshop reports, technical briefs, etc
Manage communications consultants on an as-needed basis, which may include external editorial, design or media support.
Work with the Hub team to support the team’s communications priorities and to amplify success stories from the region.
Work closely with the global FP2030 communications team to align messaging and branding.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, international relations, public health, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. At least 5-7 years of experience in strategic communications, preferably in international development, public health, or SRHR.
Demonstrated ability to write and edit high-quality, compelling content for diverse audiences.
Strong experience managing social media platforms, websites, and digital campaigns.
Familiarity with the Asia Pacific context and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Proven skills in media relations and advocacy communications.
Experience with visual design, photography, and video production (desirable).
Excellent English language skills; additional Asia Pacific languages an asset.
COMPETENCIES
Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, accessible messages.
Creative thinker with a solutions-oriented approach.
Well-organized, able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Commitment to FP2030’s values, including rights-based and gender-transformative approaches.
Applications must be submitted in English and by CV and application form (please email for application form).
Completed applications should be emailed stating the job title in the subject header of your email and where you saw the vacancy advertised. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
