VAC-12321 Public Information and Media Assistant

Under the direct supervision of the Head of PDSU OIC and in close coordination with the Programme Support and Public Information Associate, the candidate will lead the overall media engagement, visibility and public information response in relation to IOM activities in the East of Libya, with particular focus to the Storm Daniel Emergency and Recovery Response.

1. Produce content for international audiences in the form of assisting to develop press notes and creating visual human-interest stories from the field with particular focus on Storm Daniel emergency response.

1. Visit the field  in the East to collect photographs, video clips, beneficiaries’ stories and program descriptions that highlight IOM Libya’s presence and overall strategy for the Mission’s publications and communication channels;

1. On a weekly basis capture and edit photos and videos about IOM activities, and produce at least one finalized story to be posted on the Mission’s social media platforms each week;

1. On a monthly basis collect, edit, and produce a video story about IOM activities related to specific project or donor specific requirement;

1. Provide general advice on content sharing and ways to engage public and followers with the organization’s different platforms for a growing audience;

1. Supports digital campaigns in the East in support of IOM’s interventions and beneficiaries – in collaboration with other communication offices, if needed;

1. Monitor social media channels, and flag any issues of concern to the PI team, including negative mentions and misreporting, and propose ways to respond appropriately;

1. Be responsible for building a pool of photos and videos of IOM activities on a timely basis; make sure that IOM Libya at all times has access to latest high-quality photos about the field activities;

1. Contribute to the inclusion of appropriate gender awareness in IOM Libya PI material;

1. Support PI training for field staff in the East and the South on photography, story collection and videography, and build internal PI capacity;

1. Work closely with IOM Libya operational colleagues to cover IOM activities with text and audio-visual material, including for visiting detention centres and other relevant locations;

1. Review the media materials produced by the PI team for finalization.

1. Identify relevant media/communications opportunities to promote IOM Libya’s work in Libya, with particular focus on the East and the Storm Daniel Response;

1. Ensure consistent visibility of IOM Libya’s activities in the field and produced material;

1. Ensure donor visibility in line with donor guidelines;

1. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Head of PDSU (Public Information/ PDSU)

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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 3

• 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.

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SKILLS 

·Effective organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and plans, ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines;

·Good written and spoken communications skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.