Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Manage TV, online and radio studio, organise media trainings and seek out broadcast,
interview and blogging opportunities to raise the profile and promote the outputs of the project to
a wide and influential audience.
2. Build and maintain a network of relationships with international media including management
of a comprehensive media contacts database
3. Develop and disseminate multimedia, multilingual materials for communities of origin or
migrants in transit. IOM communications specialists will develop graphic narrative comics, social
media content, and other communications tools in all relevant migrant languages with up-todate
information regarding specific dangers of irregular migration, based on the experiences of
other migrants who have transited in the region, as well as information on voluntary return.
4. Work in close coordination with the Regional Awareness Raising Officer in producing
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materials and content for campaigns targeted at raising awareness among migrants on relevant
issues of protection. Understanding how to leverage assets from other IOM activities and
awareness campaigns to optimize impact and use of resources.
5. Develop relationships with journalists, editors and news outlets and pitch relevant individuals
and timely interview ideas to broadcasters.
6. Disseminate content in the form of human interest stories from the field. Identify target
audiences for news stories and manage dissemination via digital channels, encouraging
engagement and maximising unique reach, especially with niche groups.
7. Incorporate vetted stories collected to support IOM’s awareness materials for migrants in
transit. IOM will obtain the consent of the migrants to be featured, and produce multi-lingual
multimedia content, including credible messages from returning migrants to be disseminated
over social media channels.
8. Effectively uses communication tools developed by IOM for community engagement and
collection of video testimonials.
9. Works in a manner reflecting the innovative nature of the project and the importance of
capturing A/V material that documents the diverse activities that engage communities,
community leaders, potential migrants, families and returnees.
10. Work closely with community radio and radio associations in Senegal, Guinea Conakry and
Nigeria as to liaise the relationship between IOM and the radios.
11. Support the development and dissemination of appropriate communications and media
resources for target communities in the specific regional context.
12. Ensure timely and efficient publication and distribution of media content on the global
website of IOM, country website and via other IOM media channels, websites, social media etc.
13. Ensure that there is appropriate gender awareness in all IOM communications.
14. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
● Master’s degree in Communications, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited
academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
● Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience
● At least 2 years of relevant work experience in public information or information campaigns;
● Experience in dealing with socially relevant topics;
● Experience in dealing with International Institutions and Organisations (UN, etc.);
● Demonstrated high competency as a writer, editor in French and English;

● Knowledge of graphic design, web, social media and video production;
● Proficient in content editing platforms including Adobe Suite, primary Adobe After Effects,Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, as well as Final Cut Pro, among other
multimedia editing software;
● Demonstrated expertise in graphic design, web, and social media platforms;
● Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Dreamweaver, Lightroom etc;
● Previous experience with communications and/or perception change campaigns Languages
• Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese and/or other
local languages of West Africa is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. For this staff category,
candidates who are
nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation.
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 21 March 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:

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.