Media and Communications Officer (P)

Job Description Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: Internal candidates Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second Tier Candidates Include All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Programme Support Unit Coordinator, and in coordination with the Regional Media and Communications Officer and the Media, Innovation & Community Engagement Unit at Headquarters (HQs), the Media and Communications Officer will be responsible and accountable for coordinating the implementation of media and communications-related activities at IOM Tunisia. Responsibilities Regularly draft public information products, both in writing and audio-visual formats, for national and international audiences, as well as for the Organizational press notes, global communications initiatives etc. Draft lines to take for colleagues in the mission, Regional Office (RO), and Headquarters (HQs) regarding responses to media requests and interview opportunities, when necessary. Maintain IOM Tunisia social media accounts and content in the communications platforms (including X, Facebook, Instagram, and IOM Website) to help increase awareness of IOM’s work in Tunisia and check that the content meets IOM standards and guidelines. Monitor the impact of CO’s digital outreach. Produce quality content in the form of human-interest stories, photographs, and video clips for an international and national audience, also contributing to communications campaigns at a national, regional, and international level, including for relevant UN Days. Closely coordinate with the Regional Media and Communications Officer at RO Cairo to facilitate the enforcement of global media guidelines, and to provide content in diverse formats for IOM’s regional and global channels. Supervise the Media and Public Information assistant to ensure content is of the highest quality, aligned with IOM’s brand guidelines and consistent with the Organization’s strategic communications priorities. Maintain media contact lists, coordinate responses to media requests; draft inputs for the preparation of timely press releases/media packages and arrange press briefings and media trainings. Contribute to the liaison with interagency communications working groups such as the United Nations (UN) Communications Group to encourage information flow across agencies and facilitate the development of complementary public information strategies under the One UN approach. Undertake duty travel to take photographs and video footage and gather material for multi-media content showcasing the humanitarian situation and IOM field activities. Check that Media and Communications content is clear and concise, and that digital informed consent is secured. Check that there is appropriate gender, diversity, and inclusion awareness in all IOM external communications. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications and Experience Education Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree in one of the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience Experience as a writer, editor and/or content producer in international Journalism and/or public information roles; Experience in digital communications and social media; Experience in corporate writing and editing; Experience with media liaison; Experience working in the region an advantage; and, Experience in working in UN or other international organizations an advantage. Skills Skills in graphic design, particularly using Adobe programmes an advantage; Skills in photography and videography, both shooting and editing an advantage; Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity; High level of professionalism and ability to work under …

Employment type : Full-time | Seniority level : Entry level