Media and Communication Officer at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Provide technical inputs to support the development and implement IOM Somalia´s internal and external communications strategies, in line with the Organization’s guidelines and donor
• requirements, that promote an accurate narrative on displacement, migration and other issues central to IOM with the media, general public, donors, the UN and other key partners.
• Recommend and organize outreach activities and assist the Chief of Mission in carrying out initiatives that promote IOM’s image and increase the awareness of IOM activities in the country.
• Supervise and coordinate the production of relevant multimedia communications content in a cohesive manner, including press notes, feature stories, videos, photo essays, and social media
• content, and provide timely editorial guidance on whether they are best suited for publication on national, regional or global IOM platforms, in close consultation with the Regional Media and
• Communications Officer in Nairobi.
• Maintain IOM Somalia´s online presence, including its social media accounts and website, with an aim of increasing the impact of IOM Somalia´s digital outreach.
• Contribute to the development and strengthening of links with international and local media to share information and help raise the visibility of IOM operations in Somalia.
• Supervise IOM Somalia communications support staff, including technical Communications Assistants and Graphic Designers, and participate in recruitment processes for additional consultants and service providers when necessary.
• Gather, draft, and disseminate public information on IOM Somalia activities both in writing and verbally, including Media Lines to Take for emerging issues.
• Assist in enhancing IOM Somalia´s communications capacity by contributing to the development of training materials and providing and evaluating training to staff members and
• key implementing partners in aspects of media and communications management.
• Facilitate cooperation and coordination on communications with relevant actors, including United Nations (UN) agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and relevant stakeholders, through participation in relevant inter-agency groups and working groups to encourage information flow and community engagement activities across agencies.
• Undertake field duty travel to take photographs and video footage and gather material for multi-media content showcasing the humanitarian situation and work being undertaken by IOM
• Somalia.
• Facilitate suitable gender and diversity representation in IOM communications products.
• Collaborate closely with the Programme Support Unit (PSU) for the production of situation-reports, mission updates and other public information products to update donors and partners on IOM operations in Somalia.
• Collaborate with other departments to contribute to the development and dissemination of appropriate Communication for Development (C4D) approaches, including awareness raising
• campaigns.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Development, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in digital communications and social media;
• Experience in corporate writing and editing;
• Experience with donor visibility activities;
• Experience with media liaison;
• Experience in humanitarian communications; and
• Experience working in the region and/or in an emergency setting an advantage.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Excellent writing skills;
• High level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines in a complex and fast changing environment;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;
• Skills in graphic design, particularly using Adobe programmes an advantage;
• Skills in photography and videography, both shooting and editing an advantage; and
• Knowledge of international agencies like the UN and the humanitarian system an advantage