Overview
The Media and Communications Associate will assist in the implementation of the Regional Office Media and Communication Strategy and activities, and support outreach to raise awareness of IOM’s work.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the implementation of the Regional Office Media and Communication Strategy and activities.
- Assist the implementation of an outreach and communications strategy to raise awareness of IOM’s work and further an accurate narrative on migration.
- Assist in gathering and disseminating public information on IOM activities.
- Draft, edit, and produce public information materials.
- Provide logistical assistance for media, public information, event management and visibility issues.
- Provide logistical assistance for the promotion of IOM global campaigns and UN-led campaigns.
- Prepare and exhibit content to showcase IOM activities at external events.
- Maintain close contacts with Country Office staff on content production.
- Disseminate appropriate awareness raising, communicating with communities and media resources for crisis-affected communities.
- Assist the timely and efficient publication and distribution of media content.
- Provide various inputs on IOM activities and events for IOM’s social media presence.
- Contribute to the development of new communications initiatives.
- Assist the development and strengthening of links with international and local media.
- Provide logistical and technical assistance to staff training sessions on communications best practices.
- Review media and highlight trending humanitarian-related topics.
Required Experience
- Five years of relevant professional experience with a High School Degree/Certificate; or
- Three years of relevant professional experience with a University degree in Media and Communications, Public Information, Journalism, or a related field.
- Experience in a PI role at a UN or similar agency.
- Experience in working for a news media organization.
- Familiarity with migration-related issues in the Region advantageous.
Qualifications
- High School Degree/Certificate; or
- University degree in Media and Communications, Public Information, Journalism, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
