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Introduction

Rutgers is seeking an experienced International Communications Consultant to provide targeted support to its international communications work from mid-May to mid-September 2025. This consultancy will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of Rutgers’ international communications approach, ensuring it is aligned with the organisation’s evolving brand narrative and strategic ambitions. The Consultant thus also contributes to the implementation of the following International Programmes: Right Here Right Now, Generation G, Power to You(th) and She Makes Her Safe Choice.

With shifts in programme focus and communications capacity, there is a timely opportunity to refine how Rutgers engages international audiences—particularly through digital channels. The consultant will contribute both strategic insight and operational guidance to help sharpen messaging, strengthen digital engagement and support internal alignment with the organisation’s brand direction.

Background and context

Rutgers is committed to strengthening a unified and impactful brand identity through its international work (especially the following programmes: Right Here Right Now, Generation G, Power to You(th) and She Makes Her Safe Choice). As part of this ambition, we are working to further align our international communications with our broader brand strategy—ensuring they consistently reflect our values, expertise, and vision across platforms and audiences.

With a leaner communications capacity in our international portfolio, it is increasingly important that all communications are strategic, well-framed, and aligned with Rutgers’ positioning. While programme activity may be reduced, the need to maintain a strong, credible international presence remains critical to advancing our mission and reinforcing Rutgers’ identity as a centre of knowledge and expertise in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), particularly in relation to young people.

Goal

To support this ambition, Rutgers is seeking an experienced Digital Communications Consultant to assess and enhance the effectiveness of its strategic and digital international communications (within its international programmes). The consultant will support the organisation in developing a more cohesive approach that strengthens brand consistency, amplifies our impact and ensures (digital) international communications are fit for purpose within the evolving SRHR landscape.

Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of international SRHR trends and dynamics, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling narratives for diverse global audiences. They will have proven expertise in strategic messaging and framing, particularly in digital contexts, and experience aligning communications across teams, countries and platforms.

A strong grasp of digital communications is essential—including content strategy, social media, digital storytelling, and audience engagement. Familiarity with global branding, multi-country programme contexts, the ability to navigate complex organisational environments and willingness to provide hands-on support to the team will be key to success in this role.