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Digital Officer

Geneva

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Junior level - P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Department of Communications (DCO) objectives are to lead the development of the corporate communications plan, drive prioritization and right size effort with expected impact for WHO; position WHO as the authoritative and trusted voice on health at the global level through working with technical departments to develop strategies to amplify WHO's normative work; lead WHO media outreach, incl. crisis/emergency communication with input from technical departments as well as across all 3 levels; drive all communication to the general public as well as responding to media enquiries; lead on global advocacy (e.g. health campaigns, public health information, donor visibility for resource mobilization); provide digital production capacity & expertise to support all levels of the organization.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  • Manage requests for the creation and production of web content based on current communications priorities and strategies, including support to emergencies, campaigns and high-level events as required.
  • Create and publish compelling and engaging digital content for the web and other channels, ensuring content follows best practices and standard procedures in the content management system and other digital channels.
  • Monitor content analytics and report to stakeholders, use results to inform content strategy and recommend improvements.
  • Respond to requests for guidance from colleagues across the organization, routing complex support needs when necessary

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first-level university degree in information studies, communications, editing, film production, social science or a related field.
Desirable: Training in creating and editing digital assets such as photos, videos, infographics, presentations, social media assets and/or other digital content. Training on analytic tools for web and social media.

Experience

Essential: Minimum 2 years experience in producing digital content for the web for a large organization or corporation.Use and implementation of digital content management systems, particularly Sitefinity.
Desirable: Proven experience in creating and editing digital assets such as photos, videos, infographics, presentations, social media assets, podcasts and/or other digital content.Experience analytic tools relating to web content.Understanding of digital audiences and user experience.Engagement of external audiences, marketing or graphic design experience.

Skills

  • Technical expertise in web structure and user experience.
  • Proven ability to create digital content for different audiences and channels.
  • Good presentation, graphic design and layout skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong writing skills for headlines, captions, metadata, and storylines.
  • Creative thinking and a high degree of visual intelligence.
  • Proven skill in explaining technical matters to clients without digital knowledge.
  • Customer service approach, focus on finding solutions.
  • Ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
  • Motivation to work in a team.
  • Knowledge of HTML/XML language, database and data visualization skills.
  • Knowledge of WHO's mandate, goals and work, including the understanding of public health issues.

WHO Competencies

  • Teamwork
  • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
  • Communication
  • Producing results
  • Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 49,254 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3415 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  • Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
  • WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
  • For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.
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