SVN ACELERADO-039 2025 NATIONAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, BOGOTA NO-B
JOB DETAIL
CALL FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES
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.
Applications are accepted from first level candidates only.
For this vacancy, the following are considered first level candidates:
- Internal candidates.
- Staff members on special leave of absence with or without pay (SLWOP).
- UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service with IOM.
- Staff members separated due to funding constraints will be considered as first level candidates (internal equivalents) for vacant positions for which they apply in accordance with IN/233, for a period of 12 months after separation.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in coordination with the Regional Media and Communications Officer and the Media, Innovation & Community Engagement Unit at Headquarters (HQ), the National Media and Communications Officer will be responsible and accountable for managing the implementation of media and communications-related activities in IOM Colombia Country Office (CO).
1. In close coordination with the CoM, define and implement IOM’s internal and external communication strategy under the IOM Colombia.
2. Develop and strengthen links with the press and media in the country. Lead the press and public information communications. Coordinate the press conferences, press releases, web-related documents, briefing notes, and talking points in support of public engagements of the CoM.
3. 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.
4. Monitor local and international media and inform the CoM and Programme Managers on relevant developments.
5. Contribute technical inputs for the development of training materials and deliver specific training to team members, other units and field teams.
6. Liaise with media counterparts in governmental and non-governmental partner agencies. Participate in the global, regional and/or national UN Communications Groups and relevant interagency media and communication working groups to encourage information flow across agencies and to develop complementary media strategies.
7. Based on the information gathered from Programme Managers (PMs), regularly draft press releases and other public information products, both in written and audio-visual formats, for international and national audiences, as well as for the Organization’s press notes, global communication initiatives, in order to increase the visibility of IOM at the local and regional level.
8. Participate in inter-agency media and communication working groups to encourage information flow across agencies and to help develop complementary media strategies.
9. Coordinate the public information materials production related to the IOM Colombia’s press briefing notes, country website, social media, newsletters and other media channels in clear and concise English and Spanish.
10. Ensure fulfilling donor´s visibility and communication requirements in line with IOM institutional mandate.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education
- Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, International relations, Public Information or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two (2) years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with four (4) years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience as a writer, editor and content producer/manager in international Journalism and/or public information roles, preferably in the Region;
- 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 working in the region and/or in an emergency setting an advantage; and,
- Experience in working in UN or other international organizations.
Skills
- Skills in graphic design, particularly using Adobe programmes 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
Required
- For all applicants, fluency in English (C1) and Spanish is required (oral and written), United Nations Language Framework.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Portuguese and/ or French is an advantage.
Competencies
- 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.
- 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 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 leadership and professional potential.
- Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
- Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
- Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
- Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
- The IOM only accepts properly completed applications submitted through IOM’s online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
- This position is subject to local recruitment. Only those with a valid residence and work permit for Colombia will be eligible for consideration.
- COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory for IOM staff hired. As part of the mandatory medical clearance at the time of service authorization, candidates will be required to provide proof of full vaccination.
- IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, and training). Similarly, the Organization does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- All internal candidates must attach their last two PEPs/PERs in the attachments option.
- If you would like to know an IOM salary reference, please check the following link Referencia Salarial OIM Colombia
