Objectives of the Programme

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Identify subjects of interest communication activities and products pertaining to the emergency preparedness and response efforts at the country level. Design communication materials and tools and ensure the rapid and timely dissemination of information to all partners, through traditional and social media channels.
2. Support the development of content for programme advocacy tools, in line with established WHO guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Review and propose content and liaise with the web teams at all levels on the appropriate channels for and presentation of materials and messaging.
3. Participate in the production, as relevant, high-quality media tools, including audio-visual, photographic, and printed materials, television and radio programmes, multimedia presentations, social media, videos, and press releases, etc., to highlight WHO’s visibility, achievements, and success stories.
4. Work closely with the other country and regional/HQ Communication Officers, if any, in identifying with the press/media to disseminate information on emergency prevention, preparedness, recovery, and response strategies and efforts.
5. Support the planning of interviews and filming opportunities to support high visibility of WHO achievements through television, radio and newspapers, etc.
6. Participate in the development of communication products to be used by the Country Office to advocate for support from Donors and other Stakeholders. to respond to country office needs.
7. Strengthen relations with existing partners and explore potential partners to support programme implementation
8. Work with relevant counterparts, regional and field offices, other WHO departments, UN agencies, and other partners to identify communication opportunities and prepare communication initiatives on specific topics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first university degree in communication, journalism, political science, social sciences, international relations or a related field from an accredited/recognized institute.

Desirable: Courses in communication techniques such as graphic design, visual language and the use of social media.

Experience

Essential: At least two years’ relevant experience in communication and/or advocacy. Proven experience in writing advocacy documents and in the production of communication materials and products.

Desirable: Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international nongovernmental organization. Experience in organizing advocacy campaigns. Experience supporting humanitarian emergency or health outbreak response and recovery activities.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to write well in English. Arabic and French and produce engaging communication materials.
• Proven skills in the development and implementation of communication/media products and tactics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and advocate consensus.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.
• Ability to "think out of the box" and to make innovative proposals to extend communication reach.
• Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals in the emergency incident management context.
• Knowledge of public health sector and issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work within an emergency context at the country level.

WHO Competencies

WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

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

Use of Language Skills

• Excellent knowledge of English, Arabic and French.
• Working knowledge of another WHO official language would be an asset.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel).
• Familiarity with the use of graphic design, visual design, social media, website development, and publishing software.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at TND 56,027 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.
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• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.