Regional Media and Digital Communication Associate

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Media and Communications Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support the implementation of Media and Digital Communications activities.

2. Manage RO’s social media channels and website and help maintain quality of content disseminated.

3. Translate and/or review non-official content from English to Arabic and Arabic to English (French is plus), where required.

4. In coordination with Country Offices, compile content, draft, design and disseminate the regional monthly newsletter.

5. Liaise with different Country Offices and HQ and compile and organize content for UN International Days, IOM Campaigns and special requests.

6. Collect and file relevant communications and visibility products, photographs and video clips systematically in the centralized server.

7. Coordinate closely and regularly with the media and communications focal points in different country offices across the MENA region and HQ to facilitate harmonization and coherence of communications and visibility products.

8. Monitor media and support the preparation of the regional Daily News Digest.

9.Monitor social media and report trends and issues impacting IOM and its mandate; suggest campaigns/content/messaging to increase IOM’s visibility and audience engagement.

10. Promote appropriate gender awareness and cultural sensitivity in all communications and visibility materials.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mass Communications, Journalism, Digital Communications or related fields with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience; or
- High School Diploma with 5 years of relevant experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience
- Knowledge of and working experience in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, particularly supporting activities related to political and economic contexts, migration, displacement, and population mobility;
- Experience in working with government stakeholders, UN, international organizations and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs);
- Demonstrated competency in content creation for social media campaigns and websites in English and Arabic (French is a plus);
- Experience in graphic design, web, social media, photography and video production is a plus

Skills
- Ability to create content for social media campaigns and website in English and Arabic (French is a plus);
- Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions

Languages

**Required**
- For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).

**Desirable**
- Working knowledge of French is desirable.

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

**Required Competencies**

Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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.
- 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.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies - behavioural indicators (Level 1)
- 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 actions 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 1) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)
- 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 leadership and professional potential.
- Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
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