Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and direct supervision of the Senior Regional Media and Communications Officer; and in close collaboration with the Global Communications Team, the Media and Communications Associate will be responsible and accountable for the following:
Responsibilities:
Mentation 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 among media, UN, government and other key partners in the Region.
Assist in gathering and disseminating public information on IOM activities in the Region both in writing and verbally.
Draft, edit, and produce public information materials for IOM press briefing notes, regular newsletters, website and social media in clear and concise language, and facilitate appropriate gender awareness in all IOM communications.
Provide logistical assistance to the Senior Regional Media and Communications Officer for media, public information, event management and visibility issues.
Provide logistical assistance for the promotion of IOM global campaigns and UN-led campaigns, including coordination with United Nations and other interlocutors.
Prepare and exhibit content to showcase IOM activities at external events.
Maintain close contacts with Country Office staff on content production in the form of human-interest stories, photographs and video clips for an international audience.
Disseminate appropriate awareness raising, communicating with communities and media resources for crisis-affected communities in specific contexts, particularly relating to climate change.
Assist the timely and efficient publication and distribution of media content on the regional website and via other IOM media channels, websites, social media, etc.
Provide various inputs on IOM activities and events for IOM’s social media presence on X (Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, and other online networks.
Contribute to the development of new communications initiatives such as podcasts, infographics, etc.
Assist the development and strengthening of links with international and local media that promote IOM’s work and reputation. Maintain close contacts with media counterparts in governmental and non-governmental partner agencies.
Provide logistical and technical assistance to staff training sessions on communications best practices both virtually and in person.
Review media and highlight trending humanitarian-related topics to relevant regional contexts to regional, country, or HQ colleagues as delegated by the Senior Regional Media and Communications Officer.
Perform other duties as required.
Education:
High School Degree/Certificate with five years of relevant professional experience.
University degree in Media and Communications, Public Information, Journalism, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
Work Experience:
Experience in a PI role at a UN or similar agency.
Experience in working for a news media organization.
Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of graphic design, web, social media and video production.
Familiarity with migration-related issues in the Region advantageous.
Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Attention to detail and ability to organize.
Self-motivated and objective driven.
Languages:
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
