Position Title: Senior Regional Media and Communications Officer
Duty Station : Cairo, Egypt
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 22 October 2024
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and in technical coordination with Director of the Department of Media and Communications (DMC), Department for International Cooperation and Partnerships, and Online Communications Unit in Manila, the Senior Regional Media and Communications Officer will be responsible for planning, leading, developing and implementing a workplan, programme and outputs to address the media and communication needs of IOM in the MENA region. This includes the formulation and implementation of creative communication strategies to raise awareness of IOM and its work and promoting an accurate narrative on migration among key stakeholders, including the media, United Nations (UN) partners, government counterparts and the general public in the region.
They will authoritatively contribute to the Regional Office for MENA’s overall advocacy and ensure the quality and consistency of IOM’s media and communications in the region by providing editorial services and strategic advice to the Regional Director (RD), Regional Office (RO) MENA staff, Chiefs of Missions, Heads of Offices and County Office (CO) media and communication focal points.
They will direct the production of RO MENA public information and visibility materials and work with DMC counterparts worldwide to develop common media messaging for use by IOM staff globally.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop and manage RO MENA’s media and communication strategy and activities.
- Lead the formulation and implementation of an outreach and communications strategy to raise awareness of IOM’s work and promote an accurate narrative on migration among media, UN, government and other key partners in the region.
- Ensure the quality and consistency of IOM’s media and communications in the region by providing editorial services and strategic advice to the RD, RO MENA staff, Chiefs of Mission, programme managers and media focal points.
- Provide timely high-quality verbal and written responses to all media queries that fall within RO MENA’s remit and flag and advise on reputationally sensitive media reports to DMC without delay.
- Support and guide RO MENA missions in the hiring and training of media focal points to improve the quality of their output for media and awareness raising efforts as well as their use of in-house tools such as the Media Library and DMC’s SharePoint collaboration space etc.
- Promote the work of the RO MENA and its specialist staff through traditional and online media, including the regional social media accounts.
- Work with RO MENA, mission and DMC to develop common media messaging and lines to take on key migration issues and reputationally sensitive in the region and globally.
- Proactively support the rollout of IOM’s media migration training toolkit and online platform and updating and adapting materials to the RO MENA context.
- Build a multi-media technical team at RO MENA that provides sustainable support to project-based communications needs of missions.
- Promote IOM’s Information Campaign Guidelines across the RO MENA while providing technical support for such campaigns.
- Ensure all multimedia materials used in the public domain have the necessary consent forms on file, including digital consent forms through use of Community Response App.
- Act as an IOM regional spokesperson – particularly during the initial high visibility phase of emergencies – or when requested by the Regional Director or a Chief of Mission.
- Network with Cairo-based international and local media, notably through establishing communication channels, organizing media coverage, providing briefings and interviews, participating in and organizing events at the foreign press association.
- Work with the Cairo-based regional media and communications units of partner agencies, notably through the UN Communications Group (UNCG).
- Undertake regular duty travel to missions/offices in the region to support media outreach, gather material for multi-media projects and provide media training to individuals and teams as required.
- Liaise with Media and Communications Department (MCD) colleagues globally through DMC’s weekly teleconferences and share relevant information with MENA media focal points.
- Provide regional support to Headquarters (HQs)-led awareness-raising, community engagement, fundraising and other campaigns, including the Global Migration Film Festival.
- Ensure appropriate gender equality and empowerment as an integral component of communications materials in the region.
- Perform such other such duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Master’s degree in Media and Communications, Public Information, Journalism or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Excellent English writing and editing skills;
- International journalism (ideally in the MENA region);
- Public information (ideally in the UN system);
- Knowledge of online communications (web and social media);
- Knowledge of media production and commissioning;
- Photography and video shooting and editing skills an advantage;
- Knowledge of migration in the MENA region; and,
- Familiarity with IOM and the UN system.
Skills
- Exposure to IOM’s institutional setting and or other international organizations;
- Excellent grasp of migration dynamics in MENA;
- Demonstrated high competency as a writer and editor in English;
- Skills in graphic design, particularly using Adobe programmes an advantage;
- Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;
- High level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines in a complex and fast changing environment; and,
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic and/or another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
- Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
- Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
- Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
- Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
- Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications HERE via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 22 October 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
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