| UNV recruits 01 Communication Officer | |
| Description de l’offre Communication Officer International Specialist Host entity WHO Country Senegal Location, Country Dakar (SEN) Language skills French English Expected Starting Date Immediate Duration 12 months Application deadline 21 July 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations. Description of task • Identify subjects of interest to develop and improve media/communication activities at the country level and develop a communications plan for the country office, which works in synergy with the global and regional communications strategies. • Produce public information materials such as press releases and media advisories on WHO events, products and issues for dissemination to the print, electronic and online media, as well as media talking points for country spokespeople. • Build relations with the national media and ensure that WHO issues, and work are regularly profiled by the national media. • Take photographs of key WHO events, activities as well as of key health programmes for use on the country and regional websites as photo stories, as well as on social media. • Monitor media coverage of WHO issues, programmes and people in the country and provide regular reports to the Regional Office. • Organize photographic shoots and interviews and filming opportunities to support high-visibility of WHO achievements through television, radio and newspapers, etc. • Manage the social media accounts of the country office in compliance with guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Regularly update content on these platforms • Manage the development and maintenance of the country website, in compliance with guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Regularly update content on the website. • Support the monitoring of mis-disinformation circulating on social media and local media. • Research and write feature stories and messages, ideally bringing in a human element from real life experiences • Work with external relations officer in the country office (if there is one) or in the regional office to prepare communication and advocacy products and statements to be used by the Resource Mobilization team in convincing and encouraging donors to rapidly fund the overall health sector response. • Collaborate with all relevant actors, including the health cluster, regional and field offices, other WHO departments, UN agencies, and other partners to identify and create communication opportunities and prepare communication campaigns on specific topics. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level Bachelor degree or equivalent Educational additional comments • Essential: University degree in journalism, information management, communications, international relations, management/business or social science • Desirable: Studies or experience-based knowledge of information management, information systems, communications techniques and media relations Required experience 24 Months Experience remark Required Experience: Minimum 2- years of experience. – Experience Description: Experience as a journalist and/or communications expert for a major national or international organization. • Excellent knowledge of photography • Excellent knowledge of script/video editing tools • Demonstrated experience in graphic design and video editing. Language skills • French(Mandatory), Level – Fluent • English(Mandatory), Level – Working Knowledge Area of expertise Journalism, mass media and broadcasting, Public information and reporting, Knowledge management, archiving and documentation Area of expertise details Journalism, information management, communications, international relations, management/business or social science Studies or experience-based knowledge of information management, information systems, communications techniques and media relations Knowledge of photography knowledge of script/video editing tools Driving license Competencies values Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Vision, Working in Teams Application procedure . Application deadline: 21-07-2021 | |
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