CFA 2018/28 (P) - Communications Officer (Private Sector) (UG) - Geneva, Switzerland

Call for Applications

Position Title Communications Officer (Private Sector)

Duty Station :Geneva, Switzerland Classification Professional Staff, Grade UG

Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, Five months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 24 June 2018

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. Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Donor Relations Division (DRD), the direct supervision of the Senior Private Sector Partnerships Officer, and in close coordination with the Media and Communications Division (MCD) the successful candidate will be responsible for effective and targeted communication in support of the implementation of IOM’s Private Sector Partnership Strategy 2016-2020.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop and lead global online fundraising campaigns in close coordination with MCD, relevant departments and concerned field offices.

2. Coordinate with country offices in target markets including IOM Washington and USA for IOM the implementation of such campaigns.

3. Monitor and report on the impact of campaigns.

4. Build and maintain a loyalty programme that encourages sustained engagement and repeat donations.

5. Produce communication materials including regular social media pieces, newsletters, blogs, photo albums, human interest stories, videos as well as brochures and fliers on IOM’s private sector engagement.

Page 1 / 36. Develop and maintain IOM’s private sector webpage and global donation page. 7. Produce presentations and talking points.

8. Perform such other duties, including duty travel, as may be required. Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, International Studies 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

• At least two years of demonstrated experience with online fundraising and fundraising campaigns;

• Strong command of social media tools including Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc. • A record of producing relevant communication materials;

• Experience in outreach and communication to companies, foundations, and individuals as well as private sector fora and platforms;

• Experience in corporate communication an advantage.

Languages

• Outstanding written and oral English is required. Fluency in another official language is a significant advantage.

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.

Page 2 / 3• 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. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible. No late applications will be accepted.

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

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 24 June 2018 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:

From 11.06.2018 to 24.06.2018

Requisition: CFA2018/28 (P) - Communications Officer (Private Sector) (UG)-Geneva,Switzerland (55525701) Released

Posting: Posting NC55525702 (55525702) Released

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