Details
Mission and objectives
WHO, working with other UN agencies and development partners, is supporting the Government in pursuing its national health strategic priorities. WHO’s technical cooperation in FSM is currently focused on four strategic areas as per the FSM- WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2018-2022 (https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/259918); namely: 1) to achieve universal health coverage by building resilient and sustainable health systems to enhance the availability of needs- based health services in the country; 2) to build International Health Regulation (2005) core capacities for proactive preparedness in health emergencies and natural disasters; 3) to build capacity for Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) prevention and control; and 4) to control communicable diseases.
The C4H support officer will be based at the WHO office for Norther Micronesia housed in the Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA), Palikir, Pohnpei, FSM. The office supports the government of FSM primarily, and also supports the governments of Marshall Islands and Palau remotely.
The C4H support officer will be based at the WHO office for Norther Micronesia housed in the Department of Health and Social Affairs (DHSA), Palikir, Pohnpei, FSM. The office supports the government of FSM primarily, and also supports the governments of Marshall Islands and Palau remotely.
Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April 1948 as the directing and coordinating authority for international health within the United Nations system. The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) joined WHO on 14 August 1991 as a Member State. In August 2010, WHO opened a Country Liaison Office in Palikir, Pohnpei to provide country-level support to the Government of FSM, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Palau and coordinate technical assistance and partnerships across priority public health areas. In FSM, WHO’s mandate is to support the Ministry/Department of Health and Social Affairs and partners to strengthen health systems, prevent and control communicable and noncommunicable diseases, improve preparedness and response to outbreaks and emergencies, and advance universal health coverage and health security in line with national priorities and the WHO Constitution.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Partnerships and External Relations Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Communications Associate will:
• Communications, Visibility, and Storytelling
o Support the development and implementation of WHO country communication plans aligned with regional and global strategies.
o Draft, edit, and produce communication materials, including news stories, press releases, briefs, talking points, and human-interest/impact stories.
o Document WHO-supported activities, including success stories and best practices, demonstrating contributions to health outcomes and SDGs.
o Ensure consistent application of WHO corporate branding and visibility guidelines across all outputs.
• Digital and Social Media Management
o Manage and regularly update WHO country digital platforms, including the website and approved social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
o Develop engaging multimedia content (text, photography, and short videos) to promote WHO programmes, campaigns, and events.
o Monitor social media engagement, respond to basic inquiries where appropriate, and provide basic analytics and insights to inform communication activities.
• Media, Advocacy, and Outreach
o Support media engagement activities, including coordination of interviews, press briefings, and media outreach.
o Maintain and regularly update media and partner contact lists.
o Contribute to the development of advocacy materials such as information sheets, promotional content, and campaign materials.
o Support communication-related activities during outreach events and campaigns.
• Programme and Emergency Communication Support
o Work closely with technical teams to translate complex health information into clear and accessible messages for diverse audiences.
o Assist in communication activities during public health emergencies, campaigns, and high-visibility events, under supervision.
o Capture and produce multimedia content (photos/videos) of WHO-supported activities for visibility and reporting purposes.
• Coordination, Partnerships, and Reporting
o Support coordination with WHO Regional Office and Headquarters communications teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
o Support engagement with UN communication networks (e.g., UN Communications Group) and joint communication initiatives where relevant.
o Support coordination with partners on communication aspects of joint events and campaigns, as required.
o Support reporting on communication outputs and results.
o Perform other related duties as required.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
• Communications, Visibility, and Storytelling
o Support the development and implementation of WHO country communication plans aligned with regional and global strategies.
o Draft, edit, and produce communication materials, including news stories, press releases, briefs, talking points, and human-interest/impact stories.
o Document WHO-supported activities, including success stories and best practices, demonstrating contributions to health outcomes and SDGs.
o Ensure consistent application of WHO corporate branding and visibility guidelines across all outputs.
• Digital and Social Media Management
o Manage and regularly update WHO country digital platforms, including the website and approved social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
o Develop engaging multimedia content (text, photography, and short videos) to promote WHO programmes, campaigns, and events.
o Monitor social media engagement, respond to basic inquiries where appropriate, and provide basic analytics and insights to inform communication activities.
• Media, Advocacy, and Outreach
o Support media engagement activities, including coordination of interviews, press briefings, and media outreach.
o Maintain and regularly update media and partner contact lists.
o Contribute to the development of advocacy materials such as information sheets, promotional content, and campaign materials.
o Support communication-related activities during outreach events and campaigns.
• Programme and Emergency Communication Support
o Work closely with technical teams to translate complex health information into clear and accessible messages for diverse audiences.
o Assist in communication activities during public health emergencies, campaigns, and high-visibility events, under supervision.
o Capture and produce multimedia content (photos/videos) of WHO-supported activities for visibility and reporting purposes.
• Coordination, Partnerships, and Reporting
o Support coordination with WHO Regional Office and Headquarters communications teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
o Support engagement with UN communication networks (e.g., UN Communications Group) and joint communication initiatives where relevant.
o Support coordination with partners on communication aspects of joint events and campaigns, as required.
o Support reporting on communication outputs and results.
o Perform other related duties as required.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
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