IOM Ethiopia Vacancy 

Position: Media & Communication Coordinator

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Application Deadline: June, 07/2023

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Support Coordinator, and in close cooperation with all Units and Sub-Offices, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of communications strategies to promote IOM in Ethiopia, raise awareness of migration issues both nationally and internationally, and oversee the media and communications aspects of all programmes and projects in Ethiopia.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Fine-tune and implement a Media and Communications Strategy for IOM Ethiopia to prominent position the organization as the lead UN organization working on migration-related issues with donors, partners, media agencies and the Ethiopian public.

Supervise Media and Communications Unit staff, including multimedia assistants, national/international media and communications officers, and consultants. Identify and fill department Human Resources needs.

Lead Media and Communications Unit staff in the production of high-quality content (human-interest stories, photographs, videos, and more) about IOM activities in Ethiopia, for national and international audiences.

Ensure that Media and Communications content is clear and concise, and produced with respect for informed consent and the dignity/privacy/wellbeing of project participants and communities.

Take responsibility for managing content on IOM Ethiopia and Special Liaison Office Addis Ababa social media accounts and other communications platforms, ensuring that it meets IOM standards and guidelines for video, story and photo production.

Contribute to the development of project proposals and reporting by incorporating considerations relating to communication outputs and relevant budgets. Manage visibility budgets for donor projects and identify priority areas to fulfill visibility requirements.

In close coordination with the Chief of Mission, the Program Support Unit and program managers, supervise the writing, editing and production of timely press releases, material for the global and country websites, newsletters and other media channels in clear and concise English. Oversee translation to Amharic and other local/regional languages as needed.

Field media inquiries and be available for interviews about IOM Ethiopia’s work with print, radio, and broadcast media outlets.

Provide internally coordinated guidance and talking points (Lines to Take, etc.) to colleagues in the mission, at Headquarters and in Regional Office (RO) Nairobi regarding ongoing media requests, interview opportunities and crisis communications, when necessary.

Develop and strengthen links with local, regional and international media to promote IOM’s work and improve the mission’s reputation as a reliable actor in the country.

Advise IOM Ethiopia’s Chief of Mission, Special Liaison Office Addis Ababa’s Director, visibility focal points of IOM’s work in Ethiopia and in the Continent, programme managers, Heads of sub-office and other staff in the country on media, public information, event visibility, and communications considerations or challenges.

Support with high-profile events that will raise IOM’s visibility in the country and assist the Chief of Mission in preparing to represent the mission, including review of speeches and talking points and arranging media participation.

Liaise with media counterparts in governmental and non-governmental partner agencies.

Represent IOM in the UN Communications Group, the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA) Migrant Response Plan (MRP), the UN Network on Migration meetings, and other relevant interagency media and communications working groups to encourage information flow across agencies and to develop complementary media strategies.

Ensure that there is appropriate gender, diversity, and inclusion awareness in all IOM communications.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Job requirements

Education

Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,

University degree in one of the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Experience as a writer, editor and content producer/manager in international Journalism and/or public information roles, preferably in the East and Horn of Africa Region

UN experience and or International organization experience

Skills

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

Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong strategic and creative thinking;

Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism, ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines; and,

Has a proven record of efficient team management and the ability to delegate and assign tasks.

Demonstrated high competency as a writer and editor in English;

Demonstrated photojournalism skills

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Amharic and other local languages is an advantage.

The proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respect 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, and makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 2

• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioral indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.

• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.

• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. 

Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system using the below apply button, by 07 June 2023 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

Register using this LINK

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.