National Media and Communication Officer 247 views2 applications

Vacancy Annoucement

VN-CO-041-2019

Position Title : National Media and Communications Officer

Duty Station : Dakar, Senegal

Category : General Service, Grade NOB

Type of appointment : One Year Fixed Term

Closing date : November 29^th, 2019

Estimate start date : As soon as possible

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 nongovernmental 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in close collaboration with the Heads of Unit in Country Office Senegal and the Regional Media and Communication and Awareness Raising teams at the Regional Office in Dakar, the successful candidate will lead the Country Office communications team. He/she will be responsible the implementation of IOM Senegal’s public information, communication and awareness raising activities. This includes the implementation of the projects in Senegal under the Awareness Raising portfolio of the Regional Office for West and Central Africa to promote IOM’s efforts in the region and raise awareness of migration issues nationally, regionally and internationally. The position will be based in the Country Office team in Dakar, Senegal.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the design, implement and update Senegal country office communication and awareness raising strategy.
2. Ensure the coordination of all IOM Senegal communication and awareness raising activities.
3. Produce, collect and disseminate public information in a timely manner, in coordination with the IOM Regional Office for West and Central Africa, internally and externally, including media, donors, United Nations agencies, government counterparts and other stakeholders.
4. Develop and strengthen the office’s links with local, regional and international media through regular updates, answering media requests in a timely manner, and organizing media trainings.
5. Draft key messages, statements, talking points and other relevant background documents upon request.
6. Coordinate and participate in inter-agency media and communication working groups to encourage information flow across agencies and to develop complementary media strategies.
7. Participate in key events and workshops and undertake field duty travels as needed to collect and produce multimedia content, including photographs.
8. Liaise with Program/Project Managers on a regular basis to assist with the production of up-to-date communication products, infographics and reports.
9. Participate in the design and implement awareness raising campaigns to promote IOM’s efforts in Senegal, in coordination with relevant offices.
10. Conceptualize, plan and organize activities to promote the office’s mission.
11. Ensure that gender and particular vulnerabilities are considered in all IOM communications.
12. Ensure capacity building of the team.
13. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required qualifications and experiences

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Communications, journalism or any related field from an accredited academic institution and 2 years of pertinent working experience, or

• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with 4 years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience with an international organization in the relief and development field

• Experience in community-based and/or small-grants programming desirable, particularly in the areas of livelihoods, health, education or civil-society strengthening;

• Experience with delivering to tight timetables and motivating internal and external stakeholders and

Languages

• Fluency in French and working knowledge of English are required.

Required competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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 action 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 2

• 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 potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Other:

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.