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International Organization for Migration NGO Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya


Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Programme Manager (MM), the successful
candidate will be responsible for refining the Communications and Visibility Strategies and
producing related public information materials for (1) the Facility on Sustainable and Dignified Return and Reintegration in support of the Khartoum Process (“Reintegration Facility”) and (2) Better Migration Management programmes (BMM). This will be done in line with the Communication and Visibility Manual for European Union External Actions in close coordination with the Media and Communication Departments in the Regional Office (RO) and Headquarters (HQs) as well as the EU Liaison Team in the IOM Brussels office and Communications and Visibility focal points from other regions implementing the Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) programme.

Responsibilities:

  • Refine Communications and Visibility Strategies for the Reintegration Facility and BMM in line with the Communication and Visibility Manual for European Union External Actions.
  • Develop and regularly update communications and visibility products for the Reintegration
    Facility and BMM in close coordination with IOM Brussels, RO/HQs, and other regional
    programmes funded by EUTF (e.g., information sheets, info graphics, branded materials, press
    briefing notes, social media feeds and human-interest stories).
  • Ensure timely and quality development and dissemination of media contents on the global
    IOM website, country website and via other media channels (e.g., social media platforms).
  • Collect and file relevant communications and visibility products, photographs and video clips systematically in the centralized server.
  • Monitor and guide the country missions implementing the Reintegration Facility and BMM in developing country specific communications and visibility materials that meet the required
    standards by EU.
  • Coordinate closely and regularly with the communications and visibility focal points from IOM Brussels and other regions implementing EUTF programmes to ensure harmonization and
    coherence of communications and visibility products.
  • Build the capacity of the communications and visibility focal points in the country missions in the following related subjects (e.g., taking quality photos, interviewing skills, drafting human-interest stories
    and public briefing notes, etc.).
  • Advise the country missions implementing the Reintegration Facility and BMM in responding to field media enquiries.
  • Respond to internal and external information requests related to the Reintegration Facility and BMM.
  • Provide talking points to HQs, IOM Brussels and country missions regarding media request
    and interview opportunities.
  • Ensure appropriate gender awareness and cultural sensitivity in all communications and
    visibility materials.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

    Qualifications

  • 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 the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
  • Demonstrated high competency as a writer and editor in English (native or similar level);
  • Experience of graphic design, web, social media, photography and video production;
  • Familiarity with international organizations (and preferably with EU-funded programmes);
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills, as well as strategic and creative thinking;
  • Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines;
  • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
  • Ability to effectively incorporate guidance provided;
  • Ability to guide and supervise staff and coordinate administrative matters.
    Languages
  • Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
    system, by 04 March 2018 online

    For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration NGO Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya

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