Sr Media & Communications Associate (Maternity cover)

Overview

Support the implementation of the Regional Office Media and Communication Strategy and activities, and contribute to raising awareness of IOM’s work among key partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Regional Office Media and Communication Strategy and activities.
• Contribute to the implementation of an Outreach and Communications Strategy.
• Gather, draft and disseminate public information on IOM activities.
• Prepare public information materials for press briefing notes, newsletters, website and social media.
• Coordinate with Regional Office and Country Offices’ staff on media, public information, event management and visibility issues.
• Provide logistical and technical support for IOM global campaigns and UN-led campaigns.
• Draft and exhibit content to showcase IOM activities at external events.
• Collaborate with Country Offices’ staff to produce content for an international audience.
• Support the development and dissemination of awareness raising, communicating with communities and media resources for crisis-affected communities.
• Contribute to the timely and efficient publication and distribution of media content.
• Provide various content on IOM activities and events for IOM’s social media presence.
• Contribute to the development of new communications initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and strengthening of links with international and local media.
• Participate in interagency media and communication working groups.
• Provide staff training sessions on communications best practices.
• Monitor media and highlight trending humanitarian-related topics.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Experience

• High School Degree/Certificate with seven years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree with five years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in a public information or similar role at a UN or similar agency.
• Experience in working for a news media organization.

Qualifications

• High School Degree/Certificate
• University degree in Media and Communications, Public Information, Journalism, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

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