Overview
Support the production of high-quality communication and media products to ensure visibility for IOM programmes in the North Pacific region. The role involves liaising with programme managers, drafting various communications content, and supporting the organization of events.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of communication and visibility initiatives.
- Liaise with programme managers to support coverage of all programme areas.
- Draft human-interest stories, video scripts, social media captions, and other communications content.
- Draft press briefing notes, project briefs, information packages, and other visibility materials.
- Attend major programme and public events and draft related visibility content.
- Support organization of relevant international day events.
- Support field visits to project sites to gather communications content.
- Capture photographs and short video clips.
- Prepare visibility materials using Canva or other software.
- Monitor local news outlets and share relevant articles.
- Provide high-quality, non-official translation of Marshallese-English documents.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Experience
- Six years of relevant experience with a high school diploma; or four years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong writing, speaking, editing experience in English required.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva are required.
- Adobe Software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) is a plus.
- Knowledge of video editing is a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of social media content management.
- Strong organizational skills and practical experience in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks while working independently.
- Work experience in development or humanitarian environment is desirable.
Qualifications
High school diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Media, Journalism, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution.