Special Vacancy Notice
Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title: Communications Assistant
Workplace: San Salvador, El Salvador
Classification: General Service, G5
Contract type: Special Contract for Short Duration with Degree (SST Graded) – 9 months with possibilities of extension
Estimated start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: February 4, 2024
Reference code: SVN 2024/003 SV
Established in 1951, IOM is a United Nations Related Organization and, as the leading United Nations agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting human and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does this by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Context:
IOM, created in 1951, is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM’s work is to ensure orderly and humane management of migration; promote international cooperation on migration issues; help find practical solutions to migration problems: and offer humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, be they refugees, displaced or uprooted people.
IOM is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. The candidacy of women is strongly encouraged.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Media and Communication Assistant and the general supervision of the Head of Mission, The Communications Assistant will support the preparation of communication products and implementation of the IOM El Salvador communication strategy and plans.
Functions and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development of communication campaigns for migrants, as well as relevant partners and partners, which contains printed, audiovisual and content production materials.
- Participate in the development of the mission’s communication strategy that includes the work plan and actions so that relevant audiences know about IOM and its projects
- Disseminate periodic information on IOM that contains data, profile of beneficiaries, among others
- Prepare statistical reports, in coordination with the operations teams, that contain graphs and may be for public consumption, including donors, government counterparts and social networks.
- Assist in coordinating with journalists and radio, press and television editors to position relevant IOM messages.
- Collect information and assist in the preparation of national reports and / or newsletters on IOM to disseminate with the media, relevant partners and partners.
- In close collaboration with the Senior Communications Assistant, maintain a constant flow of information on IOM activities and other relevant information.
- Conduct field visits to collect stories of migrants that reflect IOM’s actions in the country.
- Coordinate the visibility of projects in El Salvador, in coordination with program teams.
- Provide logistical support, internal press releases, and photo capture at events and other relevant activities.
- Keep information on IOM activities on websites and social networks updated.
- Maintain an updated directory of relevant government, civil society and donor counterparts so that the communication products developed can be disseminated.
- Keep a photographic and audiovisual archive of IOM activities in El Salvador updated.
- Any other activity required according to your experience and skills.
Experience and Required Qualifications
Education
- University Studies in Graphic Design and / or Communications or a combination of an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
- High School Certificate with five years of relevant professional experience
- At least 3 years of experience as a graphic designer and / or public information.
- Photography experience.
- Experience in media relations.
- Experience in social network management.
- Experience in organization and event management.
- Experience in communications or public relations for large organizations.
- Knowledge of the migratory context in North Central America is an advantage.
- Experience in communications for human rights, gender focus and indigenous groups is an advantage.
- Experience in local development projects is an advantage.
- Work experience with international cooperation and international humanitarian organizations will be an advantage.
Experience
- 3 years of experience carried out graphic design and / or institutional communication work.
- Experience in photography, web design and audiovisual production.
- Experience in content healing and social media management.
- Experience in graphic design, communications or public relations for international organizations, cooperation agencies and / or international humanitarian agencies.
- Experience in communications for human rights, migration, gender focus and / or population in vulnerable situations is an advantage.
- Experience in local development projects is an advantage.
Skills
- Knowledge of the migratory context in the countries of northern Central America.
- Excellent writing skills and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Knowledge of graphic design tools, color theory and their application in institutional communication products.
- Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
- Knowledge of the wide range of thematic areas related to migration addressed by the Organization is an advantage.
Languages
- Spanish (spoken and written fluid)
- Intermediate English (spoken and written)
Required Competences
The owner is expected to express the following values and competences:
Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respect and promote individual and cultural differences. Support diversity and inclusion where possible.
- Integrity and Transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts consistently with organizational principles and rules and behavior guidelines.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composite, competent and committed way, showing good judgment when facing your daily challenges.
Central Competences – Level 1
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within your unit and in conjunction with others to achieve common goals and optimize results.
- Production of results: Produces and delivers results on time and with service orientation. Action committed to achieving the agreed results is given.
- Knowledge management and sharing: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Responsibility: It takes on itself to fulfill the priorities of the Organization and assumes responsibility for its actions and the work delegated to it.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to open and clear communication. Explain complex issues in an informative, inspiring and motivating way.
How to apply
Important:
Any offer made to the candidate in connection with this vacancy notice is subject to confirmation of funds.
The appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit to work, has the required work and residence permits and security authorizations.
How to apply:
Internal Candidates who meet the required qualifications must submit the Internal Application form and a letter of interest to: iomsalhr@iom.int indicating the vacancy reference number and the position title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline to apply to this vacancy is the February 4, 2024
External candidates who meet the required qualifications must present their Life Sheet (maximum 2 pages), and a letter of interest to: iomsalhr@iom.intindicating the vacancy reference number and the position title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline to apply to this vacancy is the February 4, 2024
For more information, please refer to https://redhum.org/vacantes
- To consider the valid application, IOM only accepts documentation that meets the required and complete profile ( Sheet of Life and Motivation Letter )
- Those applications received at a later date or that do not specify the name of the call will not be considered.
- Only candidates who meet the required profile will be contacted. The attachment should not have a weight greater than 2MB.