Regional Media and Communications Officer

2 months ago

القاهرة, Egypt International Organization for Migration Full time

Position Title**: Regional Media and Communications Officer**
Duty Station**: Cairo, Egypt**

Classification**: Professional Staff, Grade P2**
Type of Appointment**: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension**
Estimated Start Date**: As soon as possible**

Closing Date**: 17 November 2024**
- 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_
- non-governmental 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 work environment. Read more about diversity and

Applications are welcome from first
- Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;_
- Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic_
- Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated_
- States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia;_
- Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;_
- Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu_

**_ Context:_**

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD) for Middle East and North Africa
(MENA) and the direct supervision of Senior Media and Communication Officer (Spokesperson)
in Cairo, Egypt and in close coordination with Country Offices (COs) as well as Media and
Communication Division (MCD) at Headquarters (HQ), the Regional Media and
Communications Officer will be responsible for contributing to the development and
implementation of communications strategies that promote the International Organization for
Migration’s (IOM) programmes and policies that raise awareness of migration issues throughout
the MENA region.

**_ Core Functions / Responsibilities:_**

1. Contribute to the development and implementation of a public information strategy for the
MENA region in line with Headquarters (HQ) strategies.

2. Coordinate all communications-related projects and activities, including communications
campaigns and strategic communications support to partners.

3. Engage with and respond to media requests as appropriate.

4. In coordination with the MENA spokesperson, produce, collect and disseminate public
information material highlighting the RO’s work, including press briefing notes, human interest
stories, newsletters, photographs and videos.

5. Contribute to the development and implementation of a digital engagement strategy, including
generating timely and engaging content for social media and regularly updating web content.

6. Contribute to the liaison with partners, in particular inter-agency communications working
groups, such as the United Nations (UN) Communication Group, to encourage information flow
and to facilitate the development of complementary public information strategies under the One
UN approach.

7. Monitor local and international media and inform the MENA Spokesperson and Programme
Managers on relevant developments.

8. Support the MENA Spokesperson by drafting statements, key messages, talking points and
other relevant information material upon request.

9. Check the inclusion of appropriate gender awareness in the RO’s communications.

10. Undertake duty travel as needed.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

**_ Required Qualifications and Experience:_**

**Education**:

- Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Development Studies, International Affairs or
a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional
experience; or,
- University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

**Experience**:

- Experience in communication campaigns, digital content creation, including photography,
videography, graphic design and editing;
- Experience in building public information capacities of staff and external stakeholders;
- Experience liaising with government, civil society and media partners; and,
- Work experience in the MENA region is an advantage.

**Skills**:

- Exposure to IOM’s institutional setting and or other international organizations;
- Excellent grasp of migration dynamics in Asia Pacific; and,
- Demonstrated high competency as a writer and editor in English.

**Languages**

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish, all staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic
and/or French is highly desirable. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese,
Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.

**Notes**

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Ed

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