Senior Digital Media and Engagement Assistant 116 views0 applications

Vacancy

Position title: Senior Digital Media and Engagement Assistant

Place of performance: Tripoli, Libya,

• Apply by 08/06/2020
• Start date 01/06/2020
• Duration up to 6 months (@30days/month)
• Qualification Bachelor’s in Media, Public Relations, Social Sciences, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution and/or High School with 6 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Sector experience Minimum of 4 years of demonstrable relevant Media & Communications experience.Geographical experienceMinimum of 4 year of experience in Africa (essential).
• Language Fluency in English and Arabic are essential.

Job description

CTG Overview CTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us proud. Respect for the fundamental human rights of our staff, and those our staff encounter, is a cornerstone of our values. We strive for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, providing fair and equal opportunities for all. We take a zero tolerance approach to corruption and stay true to local labour laws and all local statutory requirements.
In operation since 2006, today we are honoured to serve clients in 15 fragile and conflict-affected states assisting with disaster relief, peace building, humanitarian aid and development programmes through our specialised recruitment, HR management and operational services.Overview of position

Under the direct supervision of the Public Information Officer and under the overall supervision of COM, the incumbent will provide assistance for related activities and will ensure that cooperation with implementing partners is according to agreed action plans.

Role objectives

Produce content for international audiences in the form of assisting to develop press notes and creating visual human-interest stories from the field;
Visit the field to collect photographs, video clips, beneficiaries’ stories and program descriptions that highlight IOM Libya’s presence and overall strategy for the Mission’s publications and communication channels;
On a weekly basis capture and edit photos and videos about IOM activities, and produce at least one finalized story to be posted on the Mission’s social media each week;
On a monthly basis collect, edit, and produce a video story about IOM activities related to specific project or donor specific requirement
Provide general advice on content sharing and ways to engage public and followers with the organization’s different platforms for a growing audience;
Prepare media monitoring report to be disseminated internally on migration related news about the central Mediterranean route and Libya specifically, and coverage and mention of IOM Libya in the news.
Engage with other IOM regional social media staff as well as from other global offices to develop and find best practices, approaches for handling the different platforms, particularly during crisis and emergency communication;
Plan digital campaigns in support of IOM’s interventions and beneficiaries – and in collaboration with other communication offices, if needed;
Monitor social media channels, and flag any issues of concern to the PI team, including negative mentions and misreporting, and propose ways to respond as appropriate.
Be responsible for building a pool of photos and videos of IOM activities on a timely basis; make sure that IOM Libya at all times has access to high-quality photos;
Contribute to the inclusion of appropriate gender awareness in IOM Libya PI material;
Conduct PI training for IOM Libya staff in photography, story collection and videography, and build internal PI capacity;
Work closely with IOM Libya operational colleagues and cover IOM activities through photo and video material and on a regular basis visit detention centres and other relevant locations;
Build relationships and collaborations with universities and local media outlets;
Generate timely and engaging social media content including text, photos/ videos to be used across a range of integrated online platforms;
Identify relevant media/communications opportunities to promote IOM Libya’s work in Libya;
Ensure consistent visibility of IOM Libya’s activities;
Ensure donor visibility in line with donor guidelines;
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Project reporting

This role reports to Public information Officer

Key competencies Education;

• Bachelor’s degree in Media, Public Relations, Social Sciences, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with 4 years of relevant professional experience or;
• High school degree with 6 years of relevant professional work experience.

Experience:

• Experience working in communications, advocacy, journalism or related area is required;
• Fully proficient computer skills including use of relevant software and other applications (e.g. Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Premiere or Final Cut) is required;
• Experience of producing visual communication products is desirable;
• Previous working experience in a relevant field with an international organization (IOM, UN etc.) is an advantage;
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc

Skills:

• Effective organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and plans, ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines;
• Good written and spoken communications skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

If direct reports (10th row above) for SES is greater than zero, then the managerial competencies below are inserted.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organisation’s vision; assists others to realise 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 realise the Organisations goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.Team management

This role doesn’t have any team management responsibility.

Further information

To be communicated further if any