Media and Communications Consultant
Papua New Guinea
JOB DETAIL
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Project Development and Reporting Officer, and in coordination with the Senior Regional Media and Communications Officer, the Senior Media and Communications Associate will be responsible and accountable for managing the implementation of media and communications-related activities in IOM Country Office (CO).
- Coordinate the implementation of IOM Papua New Guinea’s internal and external communications strategies and outreach in line with the Organization’s strategic communications priorities and guidelines, promoting an accurate narrative on migration-related issues with the media, general public, the UN, and other key partners;
- Work closely with programme teams to capture and respond to their communication needs, translating them into visual solutions (videos, photobooks etc.), social media and traditional media that articulate complex messages in an accessible and impactful manner for diverse audiences;
- Support IOM Papua New Guinea’s outreach activities such as roundtables, panel discussions, joint events, meetings with partners, field visits, and project meetings and workshops with communications. This includes preparing a comms strategy for each programme and activity and then implementing this strategy in coordination with programme team and senior management;
- With the support of the regional Media & Communication Unit, conceive of and implement audio-visual campaign concepts around key programming portolios, international days and events to strengthen IOM’s brand recognition;
- Develop and maintain contacts with government officials, NGOs, journalists, and other key stakeholders and identify targets of opportunity and methods to communicate with these agencies/institutions;
- In close coordination with Programmes, produce, edit, and publish IOM audio-visual content to support the reach and impact of IOM including press releases, human interest stories, situation reports, reports, newsletters, infographics, web graphics, factsheets, talking points, ‘If Asked’ documents, videos and documentaries, and crisis communication material, for IOM and external platforms. With clear and targeted audiences and messaging;
- Independently produce storyboards, scripts, and a variety of audio-visual multimedia products to engage target audiences. Products could include social media edits, b-roll packages, and explainer videos;
- Engage with the UN Country Team’s Communication Group and other relevant actors and lead in developing media messages on key issues by working together on campaigns and issues of joint concern;
- Monitor social media online and document relevant questions, conversations, and trends and disseminate key analysis and updates to the senior management team for awareness and consideration;
- Follow local media, including radio, TV, and print, to identify information, perceptions, and misinformation among the media and their audiences and coordinate responses with senior management team;
- Undertake content-gathering field trips to take photographs and video footage and gather material for multimedia content showcasing IOM field activities and community, govermment needs. Ensure that Media and Communications content is clear and concise and that digital informed consent is secured;
- Contribute to Country Office Knowledge Management; and
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, or other related disciplines; with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience; or
- High School Degree in the above field with a minimum of 7 years of related professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience as a writer, editor, and content producer/manager in international Journalism and/or public information roles;
- Experience in digital communications and social media;
- Experience in corporate writing and editing;
- Experience in managing donor visibility;
- Experience with media liaison;
- Experience in humanitarian communications;
- Experience in working in the UN or other International organizations; and
- Experience in photography and videography, both shooting and editing, is an advantage.
SKILLS
- Skills in graphic design, particularly using Adobe Creative Cloud Applications (Aftereffects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & XD), Lightroom, and familiar with web design tools and principles, is 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 pressure and adhere to strict deadlines in a complex and fast-changing environment; and,
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
LANGUAGES
- Fluency in English is required, knowledge of Tok Pisin is an advantage
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Travel required
- Travel is required
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. 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
- 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.
Notes
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- 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.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
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