Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Regional Director of the Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROWCA) in Dakar, Senegal, and the direct supervision of the Regional Media and Communications Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing communication activities by providing day-to-day support to develop, edit, update, and publish content in the different platforms of the Regional Office. Collaboration with others relevant Units within the Regional Office may also be required.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Develop a strong understanding of IOM West and Central Africa Regional Office’s mission and its commitment with the WCA Governments and other stakeholders;
- Support the Regional Media and Communication Lead in the implementation of external and internal communication campaigns;
- Update and regular information and content on the IOM WCA regional website;
- Support the production and dissemination of high-quality, creative and compelling communication and advocacy material, suitable for a variety of audiences in accordance with the’IOM quality assurance and’ authorization procedures –’learning notes, stories of HUMAN interest, social media publications, donor snapshots, short videos,’information sheets, articles, etc.
- Support social media account management OIM ROWCA ;
- Provide daily technical support and media and communications advice to the various missions in the WCA region;
- Contribute to capacity building of staff and partners of’OIM in migration-related communication and’ media engagement, as well as support the development of guidelines and best practices for the creation, management and dissemination of content ;
- S’s to perform any other tasks that may be entrusted to it.
Qualifications and experience required:
Education:
University degree in communications, journalism or any other similar field from’an accredited institution with at least three years of’ relevant work experience, or
’ studies degree with at least five years of’ relevant professional experience.
Master is an asset.
Experience and skills :
- Experience in providing’ professional communication and advocacy support in a development context, to’a multilateral or international organization ;
- Demonstrated mastery of the Adobe suite and/or’ other’-editing tools (Photoshop, Premier Pro, Canva, etc.) as well as solid computer knowledge, including mastery of various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) ;
- Strong writing and editing skills – in international journalism and/or in public information/communications ;
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and experience in raising awareness of social media ;
Translation:
- Mastery of French is required. L’anglais is an advantage.
Required skills :
Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity : respects and promotes individual and cultural differences ; encourages diversity and’ inclusion to the extent possible.
- Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and act in a manner consistent with the principles, rules and standards of conduct of the’organisation.
- Professionalism : demonstrate cold-bloodedness, competence and’engagement and demonstrate discernment in daily management.
Key skills
- ’ team work: develop and promote effective collaboration within and between units in order to’ achieve common goals and optimize the results.
- Achieve results : produce and deliver quality results in a timely manner and using service ; is oriented towards’action and is committed to achieving agreed results.
- Accountability : to take ownership of the implementation of the priorities of the’Organisation and take responsibility for its own actions and delegated tasks.
- Communication : encourages and contributes to clear and open communication ; Explains complex issues in an informative, inspiring and motivating way.
The skills framework of’OIM can be consulted at this link: https://www.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl486/files/about-iom/Competency_Framework-EN.pdf
Skills and competencies will be assessed during a skills-based interview at’.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in connection with this vacancy notice is subject to confirmation of funding.
The nomination will be subject to the certification that the candidate is medically fit for nomination,’accreditation, any residency or visa requirement and’security clearance.
How to apply
Interested internal and external candidate(e)s are invited to submit their application by e-mail to recrutementdkr@iom.int, indicating : « ROWCA-HR-24-006-SVN, etc Assistant(e) media and communication » in l’object.
For applications to be considered, applicants are requested to submit their application accompanied by a cover letter (not exceeding one page) specifying the motivations and qualifications for applying, as well as a detailed curriculum vitae, a functional email address and a mobile phone number. Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Period d’ display:
From 14 to 28 August 2024
