OIM recruits 01 Media and Communications Officer
Position Title : Media and Communications Officer
Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 02 April 2019
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the), Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Kingdom of Eswatini, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in close coordination with Program Support Coordinator as well as Media and Communications Division (MCD) in Headquarters (HQs), the successful candidate will assist with the implementation of internal and external communication and media related activities for IOM in South Sudan.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Draft and disseminate reports as well as public information within the Mission and to external sources, IOM Missions, headquarters, donors, United Nations agencies, government counterpart and other interested stakeholders.
2. Develop and strengthen links with local, regional and international media to promote the work of IOM in South Sudan.
3. Participate in inter-agency media and communication working groups to encourage information flow across agencies and to develop complementary media strategies.
4. Inform field and programme staff in the sub-offices on public information, media and communication issues.
5. Recommend and organize outreach activities and assist the CoM in carrying out initiatives to promote IOM’s image and to increase the awareness of IOM activities in the country. Inform the CoM and Programme Managers on media and communication issues/campaigns.
6. Identify and assess strengths and weaknesses of strategy and content of similar past and planned public information campaigns in South Sudan.
7. Contribute to the design and prepare appropriate information campaigns for a variety of target groups. Prepare detailed cost projections and timelines for executing each element of the strategy.
8. Support the development and dissemination of communications and various media resources for crisis-affected communities based on key messages and concerns in the context of South Sudan.
9. Utilize social media communication tools (including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, IOM website) to increase awareness of IOM’s work in South Sudan.
10. Participate in mission key events and workshops and undertake field duty travels as needed in order to acquire material, including photographs of work being undertaken by the field, that would promote IOM with donors and governments.
11. Work closely with MCD to coordinate news stories, features and Global campaigns.
12. Liaise closely with IOM South Sudan Programme Managers to regularly update the mission website.
13. Assist the Programme Unit with regular reporting, info graphics and situation reports.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Media Communications, Public Information or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience in international journalism, including coverage of international organizations;
• Excellent skills in drafting, editing and graphic design;
• Online communication and social media skills;
• High level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines in a complex and fast changing environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds
; • Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;
• Knowledge of international agencies like the UN an advantage;
• Experience working in the region an advantage.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. • Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible. Page
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 02 April 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.