VN 2021 202 Regional Media and Communications Officer and Spokesperson (P3)

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VN 2021 202 Regional Media and Communications Officer and Spokesperson (P3) Brussels, Belgium

Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD) of the International Organization for

Migration (IOM) Regional Office (RO) for the European Economic Area (EEA), the European

Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the direct supervision of the

Head of Policy and Programme Support Division and the technical guidance of Media and

Communications Division (MCD) at Headquarters (HQ), the successful candidate will be

accountable and responsible for the communication activities of the RO, provision of guidance

on strategic communication and improving IOM’s visibility activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Manage the RO communication activities in order to strategically position IOM within the

global conversation about migration by formulating and implementing innovative and impactful

communication strategies optimizing outreach via media, social media and other public

communications channels to promote IOM and raise awareness of the Organization’s mission

and activities among a wide audience including media, academics, civil society and donors.

2. Act as Spokesperson and Media Focal Point for the RO.

3. Provide strategic communications/media advice to the RO Brussels senior management, EEA

Chiefs of Mission (CoMs)/Heads of Office and Media Focal Points, as well as IOM Offices

worldwide implementing EU-funded programmes.

4. Develop external communication/advocacy plans reflecting the priorities of RO Brussels and

strategic objectives of the Organization. Work closely with the RO’s geographic and thematic

desks to promote and provide visibility to IOM expertise and institutional work within the

national, regional and global context.

5. Initiate and manage outreach events and initiatives designed to raise IOM’s visibility in

Brussels and in the region and represent IOM at events that contribute to the Organization’s

visibility.

6. Strategically develop, establish and strengthen links with Brussels-based national and

international media, think-tanks, governmental and non-governmental partner agencies to

promote the work of IOM in relation to EU Migration policies.

7. Advise and guide IOM Country Offices (COs) in the Region in the strategic development of

national communication and outreach plans in order to position IOM with key counterparts, civil

society, private sector, the general public and donors.

8. Provide technical supervision and guidance to communication and media staff in the region,

ensuring coherent coordination and formulation of organizational lines and communications

strategies.

9. Oversee the development, within RO Brussels and with IOM COs in the Region, of common

media messaging and Media Lines to Take on key issues and highly sensitive topics, in the

region and globally in coordination with MCD.

10. Oversee timely publication and distribution of media content via social media and other IOM

media channels as well as management of RO Brussels website.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in Journalism or Communications, International Relations, Social Sciences, or

a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional

experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in writing and editing in international journalism and public information, preferably

in Europe;

• Experience in drafting policy documents and concept papers and/or developing institutional

strategic documents;

• Experience in the areas of inter-State cooperation on migration, migration governance and

migration policy highly an advantage;

• Experience in dealing with diverse counterparts from government and UN agencies and civil

society and think-tank an advantage;

• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM

project development and management an advantage;

• Experience in liaison/working with EU Institutions and familiarity with international

organizations; and,

• Experience in international journalism, including coverage of international organizations.

Skills

• Knowledge of graphic design, web, social media and video production;
• Excellent skills in drafting, editing and (possibly) graphic design; and,
• Experience in Online communication and social media skills.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in

English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French,

Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of

Spanish and/or French 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 Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:
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 2

• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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 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 realize the Organization’s goals and

communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p

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Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding

confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.

Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain

eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in

the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are

nationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty

station’s country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,

accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No

late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by 09 September 2021 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment

system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:
From 27.08.2021 to 09.09.2021

No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,

processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank

accounts.

Job Type: Temporary