SVN 2017/213 (P) - Public Information Officer (P2) - IOM Libya in Tunis, Tunisia

Position Title Public Information Officer

Duty Station : IOM Libya in Tunis, Tunisia

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 04 December 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia

(Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Libya, the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Development and Donor Relation Officer and in close coordination with relevant units including Media and Public Information specialists at the Regional Office in Cairo, the successful candidate will be responsible in supporting the mission with reporting, implementation of internal and external communication and media-related activities for IOM in Libya.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in reviewing and editing activity reports, media reports and documents prepared by various Mission units for internal and external distribution.

2. Draft sections of regular internal mission activities reports and other relevant units in Headquarters as requested.

3. Provide content and other information inputs in relation to the visibility of IOM and its work in Libya.

Page 1 / 4government counterparts and other interested stakeholders.

5. Liaise closely with the relevant units to regularly update mission documents, such as: the newsletter, the periodic report, information sheets, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, and other written reports and materials on IOM programmes and events.

6. Generate timely and engaging content and regularly update communication platforms including the Mission website and social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter). 7. Contribute to the inclusion of appropriate gender awareness in all IOM Libya communications. 8. Ensure community engagement and beneficiary feedback is included in projects by supporting IOM’s Community Response Map as a monitoring and evaluation tool. 9. Provide information and inputs to field and programme staff in the sub-offices on public information issues.

10. Liaise with media, partners and government counterparts on the Mission’s work, community activities, events and human interest and migration stories.

11. Participate in key mission events and workshops, and undertake duty travel to field missions as needed in order to acquire material, including photographs, videos and stories of work being undertaken by the field, that would promote IOM with donors and governments. 12. Build internal public information and multimedia capacity.

13. Monitor local and international media and news and bring to the management attention any publication concerning migration.

14. Review and communicate specific information with local and international media in Arabic and English.

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Media Communications, Journalism 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 writing and editing informational materials and reports; • Experience in operational activities in post-crisis or emergency areas; • Demonstrated high competency as a writer and an editor in English;

• Knowledge of graphic design, web, social media and video production;

• Work experience in the region is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. Note

Page 2 / 4This position is based in Tunis, Tunisia and with possible relocation to Libya when the situation is conducive.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 04 December 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

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Requisition: SVN 2017/213 (P) - Public Information Officer (P2) - IOM Libya in Tunis, Tunisia (55251852) Released

Posting: Posting NC55251853 (55251853) Released

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