Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.Context Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Program and direct supervision of the Media and Communications Officer; and in close collaboration with the Global Communications Team, the Media and Communications Associate will be responsible and accountable for the following:
1- Assist the implementation of IOM Djibouti office e Media and Communication Strategy and activities.
2- Assist the implementation of an outreach and communications strategy to raise awareness of IOM’s work and further an accurate narrative on migration among media, UN, government and other key partners in the Region.
3- Assist in gathering and disseminating public information on IOM activities both in writing and verbally.
4- Draft, edit, and produce public information materials for IOM press briefing notes, regular newsletters, website and social media in clear and concise language, and facilitate appropriate gender awareness in all IOM communications.
5- Provide logistical assistance to the Media and Communications OfficerOfficer for media, public information, event management and visibility issues.
6- Provide logistical assistance for the promotion of IOM global campaigns and UN-led campaigns, including coordination with United Nations and other interlocutors.
7- Prepare and exhibit content to showcase IOM activities at external events.
8- Maintain close contacts with Country Office staff on content production in the form of human- interest stories, photographs and video clips for an international audience.
9- Disseminate appropriate awareness raising, communicating with communities and media resources for crisis-affected communities in specific contexts, particularly relating to climate change.
10- Assist the timely and efficient publication and distribution of media content on the regional website and via other IOM media channels, websites, social media, etc.
11- Provide various inputs on IOM activities and events for IOM’s social media presence on X (Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, and other online networks.
12- Contribute to the development of new communications initiatives such as podcasts, infographics, etc.
13- Assist the development and strengthening of links with international and local media that promote IOM’s work and reputation. Maintain close contacts with media counterparts in governmental and non-governmental partner agencies.
14- Provide logistical and technical assistance to staff training sessions on communications best practices both virtually and in person.
15-Review media and highlight trending humanitarian-related topics to relevant regional contexts to regional, country, or HQ colleagues as delegated by Media and Communications Officer
16- Perform other duties as required. Education
High School Degree/Certificate with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
University degree in Media and Communications, Public Information, Journalism, or