Communications Consultant | Asia-Pacific
Habitat
Background
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in U.S.A. Since its founding in 1976, the housing organization has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. In the Asia-Pacific region since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported millions of people to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.
Purpose of Consultancy:
Habitat’s Global Program Communications Team is seeking a consultant to take on a full-time, 4-month assignment as a maternity leave cover for our communications manager. The consultant will provide communications support to achieve its program strategy and goals in Asia-Pacific, as well as selected global initiatives.
Working with Habitat’s Global Programs Communications’ Director in Asia-Pacific and team, and relevant program leaders across the organization, the consultant will advance Habitat’s regional and global strategic communications goals, such as funding the mission, advancing our programmatic strategy and deepening stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Management of Asia-Pacific communications initiatives (70%)Lead communications for strategic programs in the region, in consultation with departments such as resource development and programs, with the goal of increasing awareness and engagement among donors and supporters.Co-manage Habitat’s social media regional accounts, raising awareness among the general public on Habitat’s drivers across thematic areas, creating easy-to-understand graphics and messaging for audiences to better understand our work.Support selected national organizations in the Asia-Pacific region, providing counsel to assist them in achieving their communications goals, ensuring brand and messaging alignment and proper local positioning.Provide input and help in the execution of regional campaigns and assets to increase brand recognition and visibility among key audiences, through strategic marketing and PR campaigns, partnerships, participation in events and other activities.
Support of regional/global communications activities – Habitat’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (30%)Advise on and coordinate the production and/or edit and proofreading of collaterals (e.g. articles, reports, graphics, web content).Provide support and coordinate with internal teams (mainly in India and the Philippines) and external parties to ensure seamless execution and participation in events and other strategic local initiatives.Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.
Contract Duration:
The consultancy will run for a 4-month period, from March 17 to July 18, 2025, on a full-time basis. Any extensions are dependent on performance and budget availability at the end of the contract period.
Experience and qualifications:Proven record and work experience in communications, marketing, advocacy, campaigns, and/or strategic management.Proven experience in media and public relations, such as media campaigns, project management, media strategies.Proficiency with digital communication tools and social media platforms.Demonstrated understanding of the media ecosystem and communications best practices.Proficiency in developing and using templates in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Proficiency in developing and using templates in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.Understanding of the housing sector, impact investing and the not-for-profit sector are an added advantage.
Application and selection process:
Interested individuals should submit the following:CV/resumeCover letter (maximum 1 page)A minimum of two writing samples (ie. op-ed, blog, press release, web story) or a link to an online portfolio
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Submission materials, as outlined above, should be sent to [email protected] by February 28, 2025, with the subject line: Communications Consultancy (Asia-Pacific).
Location: Remote (work location flexible, but preferably aligned with the GMT +8 time zone)
Position Category: Consultant
Type: Consultancy (full-time)
Function: Global Program Communications
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in U.S.A. Since its founding in 1976, the housing organization has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. In the Asia-Pacific region since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported millions of people to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.
Purpose of Consultancy:
Habitat’s Global Program Communications Team is seeking a consultant to take on a full-time, 4-month assignment as a maternity leave cover for our communications manager. The consultant will provide communications support to achieve its program strategy and goals in Asia-Pacific, as well as selected global initiatives.
Working with Habitat’s Global Programs Communications’ Director in Asia-Pacific and team, and relevant program leaders across the organization, the consultant will advance Habitat’s regional and global strategic communications goals, such as funding the mission, advancing our programmatic strategy and deepening stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Management of Asia-Pacific communications initiatives (70%)Lead communications for strategic programs in the region, in consultation with departments such as resource development and programs, with the goal of increasing awareness and engagement among donors and supporters.Co-manage Habitat’s social media regional accounts, raising awareness among the general public on Habitat’s drivers across thematic areas, creating easy-to-understand graphics and messaging for audiences to better understand our work.Support selected national organizations in the Asia-Pacific region, providing counsel to assist them in achieving their communications goals, ensuring brand and messaging alignment and proper local positioning.Provide input and help in the execution of regional campaigns and assets to increase brand recognition and visibility among key audiences, through strategic marketing and PR campaigns, partnerships, participation in events and other activities.
Support of regional/global communications activities – Habitat’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (30%)Advise on and coordinate the production and/or edit and proofreading of collaterals (e.g. articles, reports, graphics, web content).Provide support and coordinate with internal teams (mainly in India and the Philippines) and external parties to ensure seamless execution and participation in events and other strategic local initiatives.Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.
Contract Duration:
The consultancy will run for a 4-month period, from March 17 to July 18, 2025, on a full-time basis. Any extensions are dependent on performance and budget availability at the end of the contract period.
Experience and qualifications:Proven record and work experience in communications, marketing, advocacy, campaigns, and/or strategic management.Proven experience in media and public relations, such as media campaigns, project management, media strategies.Proficiency with digital communication tools and social media platforms.Demonstrated understanding of the media ecosystem and communications best practices.Proficiency in developing and using templates in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Proficiency in developing and using templates in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.Understanding of the housing sector, impact investing and the not-for-profit sector are an added advantage.
Application and selection process:
Interested individuals should submit the following:CV/resumeCover letter (maximum 1 page)A minimum of two writing samples (ie. op-ed, blog, press release, web story) or a link to an online portfolio
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Submission materials, as outlined above, should be sent to [email protected] by February 28, 2025, with the subject line: Communications Consultancy (Asia-Pacific).
Location: Remote (work location flexible, but preferably aligned with the GMT +8 time zone)
Position Category: Consultant
Type: Consultancy (full-time)
Function: Global Program Communications
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