Regional Public Information Officer (P) Job IOM

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Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director in the Regional Office (RO) in Nairobi and in collaboration with the Head of the Media and Communications Division in Geneva, the successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the formulation and implementation of communications strategies to promote IOM’s programmes and policies and raise awareness of migration issues throughout the Region of East and Horn of Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop a planned, strategic approach to achieving IOM visibility across the region and globally via communication activities and campaigns by optimizing outreach via media, social media and other computer-mediated tools.
• Coordinate regional activities and plans of communication that highlight the value of migration and contributions of migrants to countries of origin, transit and destination; help change negative perceptions of migration.
• Support IOM Country Offices in the Region in developing national communication strategies in order to achieve their objectives and position IOM with key local audiences and enablers among government, civil society, partners and the general public.
• Gather, prepare, edit and disseminate public information materials on IOM activities throughout the region, both in writing and verbally in English.
• Write, edit and produce public information material for IOM’s bi-weekly press briefing notes, website and social media.
• Advise IOM Chiefs of Mission, Media Focal Points and other staff in the region in a timely manner on media, public information, social media, and event management and visibility issues.
• Develop and strengthen links with international and national media outlets in the region to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of IOM’s programmes and policies.
• Produce a strong stream of content in the form of human-interest stories from the field, photographs and video clips for an international audience.
• Collaborate with media counterparts in governmental and non-governmental partner agencies. Participate in national and regional UN communications groups.
• Ensure timely and efficient publication and distribution of media content via social media, on the global website iom.int, RO Nairobi website and via other IOM media channels, websites etc.
• Process media enquiries being received and be available for interview on print, radio and television.
• Provide detailed ongoing guidance and talking points as requested to colleagues in the RO, country offices and headquarters regarding ongoing media requests and interview opportunities.
• Build the media and communications skills of missions in the region through training and support in the recruitment of qualified communications staff.
• Initiate and manage outreach events designed to raise IOM’s visibility in the region. Represent IOM at events that contribute to the Organization’s visibility.
• Promote IOM’s digital communications tools to collect informed consent and video stories to IOM Country Offices and partner agencies.
• Provide support/cover to Headquarters (HQs) and Africa Region Media and Communications Division (MCD) units, as required, particularly during leave and TDY periods.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Media Communications, Public Information or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Extensive experience in international journalism, including coverage of international organizations preferably in Horn of Africa; and,
• Previous experience in video production and editing.

Skills

• Excellent skills in drafting, editing and graphic design;
• Strong online communication and social media skills;
• High level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines in a complex and fast changing environment;
• Familiarity with international organizations;
• Advanced linguistic abilities (including writing and editing) in English;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as strategic and creative thinking; and,
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate administrative matters.

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