SVRI Forum 2026 Communications Consultancy

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Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Human Resources (HR)
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Deadline: 30/10/2025
  • Location: Remote (global)
Gender-based violence (GBV)
Background

The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is the world’s largest network on research on violence against women (VAW) and violence against children (VAC), providing a space where global role players in the field connect with one another, share and promote their research, work to influence policies and practice and improve the lives of those who have experienced violence driven by gender inequality. We do this through building evidence, strengthening research capacity, promoting partnerships and influencing change. The SVRI became an independent organisation in 2019. It is incorporated as a non-profit organisation under South African law (SVRI NPC 2019/197466/08).


Purpose of the consultancy

To develop and implement a comprehensive communications and PR strategy for the SVRI Forum 2026, 5 – 9 October 2026 at the Centara Grand Hotel and Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand. The SVRI Forum is the world’s leading global research conference on violence against women, violence against children, and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality. It provides a safe and inclusive space where delegates from diverse backgrounds come together to build evidence, expand networks, create collaborations, and share knowledge with decision-makers, practitioners, funders, activists, and researchers.

The Forum’s communications and PR efforts play a critical role in ensuring that these voices and evidence reach influential media and policy spaces, strengthen visibility of the field, and amplify the Forum’s narrative and legacy.


Experience and skills requirements  

  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Proven track record in communications, PR, and media relations, ideally in the fields of global health, gender equality, or violence prevention.
  • Strong experience in securing high-profile and influential media coverage, including developing story angles, pitching, placing op-eds, and managing media accreditation.
  • Design and creative production skills, with capacity to produce social media cards, flyers, newsletters, and branded assets aligned to SVRI Forum look and feel.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality communications strategies, products, and campaigns that are accessible, inclusive, and creative.
  • Experience with trauma-informed, survivor-centred, and feminist communications approaches, including safeguarding and consent in storytelling.
  • Strong understanding of accessibility standards (alt text, captioning, plain language, inclusive imagery, accessible PDFs).
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex research and policy content into clear, engaging messaging tailored to different audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity, with experience working across multiple countries, time zones, and stakeholder groups.
  • Strong monitoring and evaluation skills for communications and PR, with capacity to track reach, uptake, and outcomes.
  • Experience working on large-scale international events or conferences, including onsite press operations, daily media updates, and coordination with organisers.
  • The team may be based anywhere in the world – with preference towards communications specialists based in low and middle-income countries, and for this specific consultancy, Asia.

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