Communications Assistant (Media and External Communications) Consultant Philippines
We are actively seeking a Communications Assistant who possesses proven expertise in crafting press releases, compelling features, and event documentation. This is a unique opportunity where your communication skills will directly contribute to protecting children and amplifying their voices.
About Terre des Hommes Netherlands
Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) protects children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count.
Our strategic ambition is that by 2030, Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a catalyst for systemic change to stop child exploitation. We do this by empowering children and their communities, connecting them with those who have power to enact change, and utilising our knowledge and expertise to co-create sustainable, evidence-based solutions.
Terre des Hommes Netherlands focuses on 3 Thematic Programmes: (online) Sexual Exploitation of Children (SEC), Child Labour, Child Trafficking and on Child Protection in Humanitarian Crisis. For each of these forms of child exploitation, we are developing and implementing projects and programmes through local partners, mainly in Asia and Africa.
About the role
As a Communications Assistant (Media and External Communications), you will support media relations, event communications, and external visibility initiatives to promote the organisation’s advocacy and project results.
Primary responsibilities:
- Draft press releases, media advisories, and feature stories to highlight programme milestones and advocacy efforts.
- Coordinate with journalists and media outlets to facilitate coverage and external engagement.
- Support event preparation by developing communication materials such as agendas, presentations, and documentation kits.
- Track media coverage and compile visibility reports.
- Assist in implementing strategies to boost the organisation’s public image and policy influence.
The consultant will report to the Project Coordinator (OCSE), and coordinate regularly with the Programme Team and Communications Team.
Expected Deliverables
The consultant is expected to deliver the following:
- Approved press releases, feature articles, and external communication pieces.
- Visibility materials and communications outputs for key events.
- Monthly media engagement and coverage reports.
- Database of media contacts and outreach records.
Requirements
The ideal candidate has proven experience in writing press releases, features, and event documentation, with a strong interest in child protection.
More specifically:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field (Fresh graduates are welcome to apply)
- Understanding of media operations and experience engaging journalists or media partners
- Familiarity with communication strategy implementation and tracking media coverage
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; local language proficiency is an asset
- Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines under minimal supervision
- Willingness to adhere to TdH NL’s Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest policies.
Position Details
This position offers a full-time workload of 40 hours per week. We embrace a flexible schedule and a remote-based work model, with the expectation of in-person availability for press events or coordination meetings as required.
Your deliverables will be aligned with the approved work plan and monthly media engagement plan, ensuring your efforts directly contribute to our strategic goals. The contract is set to conclude on December 31, 2025.
Interested consultants are invited to submit a detailed financial proposal, including consultancy fees excluding/including VAT, travel expenses, and any other relevant costs.
How to Apply
Qualified consultants are invited to submit their proposals, including a cover letter, detailed CV and a financial proposal by 01 July 2025. However, selection will be on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close earlier once suitable candidates are identified.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Our Commitment
Terre des Hommes is committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. Therefore, people of all gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colours, religions, cultures, abilities, etc. are encouraged to apply for this position.
We are dedicated to preventing and eradicating any type of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power, lack of integrity or financial misconduct. All offers of employment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include a valid criminal record check, terrorism finance checks, and/or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment.
Terre des Hommes Netherlands is particularly committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe, and has zero tolerance on (child) abuse. Every TdH NL employee is bound by the TdH NL Code of Conduct that describes the expected behaviour by staff, in particular with regards to Safeguarding children and (young) adults in our programmes. Child safeguarding measures are part of our selection and recruitment process. By submitting your application, you accept that Terre des Hommes Netherlands will conduct such pre-employment screening for successful candidates.
