Call for Expression of Interest: Senior Communications Expert

General Objective: 

To support the implementation of the communication strategy of the Supreme Court’s Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI) by implementing key recommendations. The objective of this mission contributes to Result Area 2 of the Prgramme focusing on strengthening institutional efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of justice services.

Specific Objectives: 

1. To provide guidance in the implementation of communication plans for key projects of the SPJI such as the Office of the Regional Court Manager and the eCourts PH following the overall framework of the SPJI communication strategy.
2. To mentor the leadership of the SC Public Information Office (SC-PIO) and others who will play a critical role in implementing the communication strategy of the SPJI.
3. To support the leadership of the SC-PIO in examining the human resource requirements of the SC-PIO.
4. To develop a communication strategy for the Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) taking off from the communication strategy of the SPJI.
5. To oversee the training of the JSCC Technical Working Group on Communications.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Communication, Political Science, Business Administration, Management, Social Science, Law, Journalism or other relevant degree or equivalent in experience
• Proven skills in developing and implementing communication strategies
• Has strong analytical and conceptualisation and design skills in the area assigned as demonstrated by a strong relevant track record

General Professional Experience: 

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the private or public sector 
• Proven knowledge of the justice sector, especially the judiciary
• Experience in leading the introduction and communication of key policy reforms in any private corporation and/or governmental agencies

Specific Professional Experience: 

• Proven experience in strategic communications planning and implementation in the public sector or development sector 
• Extensive work experience and proven professional record in communications, advocacy, policy, public relations, and marketing 
• Strong working relationship with local media organisations
• Proven experience working with the judiciary, especially on the SPJI, preferred

Send the following to Lalaine.Alfaro@britishcouncil.org (Lalaine Alfaro, Programme Officer) by 3 August 2024; 11:59 PM Manila time.

1. Cover Letter
2. CV with three character references
3. Pricing Approach (please use the template attached)