Media and Communication Associate

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Tunisia, the direct supervision of the Programme Support Unit Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting communications, media relations, and public information functions within the Programme Support Unit (PSU). The incumbent will assume the functions and the following responsibilities in accordance with IOM’s regulations, rules, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Gather, prepare, and disseminate public information on IOM activities in Tunisia, and assist in developing standard media messaging and lines to address key migration issues.

• Draft public information material for IOM's newsletter, press briefing notes, website, social media, and other media outlets, in coordination with the Media and Communications Officer.

• Assist with updating the content of the mission's website and social media accounts in coordination with the Media and Communications Officer. 

• Translate non-official media and communications content from English to Arabic and Arabic to English or French as required.

• Assist with implementing, and monitoring Standards Operating Procedures to be used between the projects, partners, and beneficiaries in the context of project activities which entail communication and outreach. 

• Assist with conducting a media stakeholder analysis to identify relevant media partners, including press, radio, and TV.

• Assist with maintaining strong relationships with the media to promote a positive migration narrative in Tunisia.

• Draft a daily news digest to be approved by supervisor prior to disseminating to a selected list of IOM recipients.

• Prepare regular internal updates on key activities and achievements by the mission to be disseminated to all IOM Tunisia staff. 

• Assist in creating messages and visuals elements for communication activities in line with IOM’s media and visibility guidelines and donor guidelines. 

• Support with the preparation and organization of events, meetings, and trainings with key stakeholders to promote IOM activities (including talking points and speeches/presentations). 

• Support in verifying that the mission's planned communication activities are in line with IOM's media and visibility guidelines.

• Perform other tasks that the supervisor may assign. 

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Media, Journalism or in any related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in developing and implementing communications strategies, action plans and performance monitoring frameworks, preferably in the field of migration, or.

• High school diploma with five years of experience in the above fields.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in media, PR, and administrative duties.

• Good knowledge of a range of applications and software including social media platforms, audio-visual production, graphic design, photography, video editing and social media management, and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills in Arabic, English, and French.

• Knowledge of the work of international organizations, humanitarian and development context is an advantage.

SKILLS

• Confident use of professional graphic design programmes (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator) and Publisher. 

• Ability to work independently in a multi-task and multi-deadline environment.

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, setting goals and timelines.

• Familiarity with the Tunisia, North Africa region and the African Continent is an advantage.

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds.

SECTION 5

Languages[1]
 

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in English, French and Arabic is required (oral and written).

SECTION 6

Competencies[2]

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

 

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.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators –  Level 1

 

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.


 

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