Job Details: IOM: Senior Communication Assistant


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IOM: Senior Communication Assistant
POSITION TITLE: Senior Communication Assistant
DUTY STATION: Dublin, Ireland
CLASSIFICATION: General Service, G6
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Special Short Term, 6 months, with possibility of
extension
?ESTIMATED START DATE: As soon as possible
?
CLOSING DATE: **Apply on the website**.**Apply on the
website**.**Apply on the website**
Established in **Apply on the website**, 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and
external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the
purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as
first-tier candidates.

CONTEXT:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission the successful
candidate will be responsible for providing effective and efficient
administrative support to the Operations and Programme Unit.

CORE FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Coordinate the implementation of an IOM Ireland Communications
Strategy through high-impact, innovative communications activities,
materials and other communication tools ? formal and informal;
traditional and online.
* Produce and regularly update a full range of communications and
information materials to be used by IOM Ireland?s team of regional
outreach consultants and other programme partners to inform potential
returnees and other categories of migrants of IOM?s voluntary return
option.
* Support the IOM Ireland?s online outreach strategy through the
proper functioning and regular update of its web pages; through
intense and regular social media presence and activity (IOM
Ireland?s Tweeter and Facebook accounts; others if necessary);
providing statistical and narrative reports on website and social
media usage on a regular basis. ?
* Conduct on-going monitoring and strategic adaptation of the
communications strategy as required by general migration dynamics in
Ireland and audience response to IOM?s outreach. Draft written
project-specific information materials, reports and documents related
to the programmes and activities implemented by IOM Ireland; and
ensure their proactive distribution.
* Prepare and/or coordinate with service providers the design,
production and printing of print, short video and other online
material, which may include leaflets, flyers, posters, short clips,
FAQs and other forms of written or online information.
* Prepare and produce IOM Ireland?s internal and external public
information materials - newsletters reports, statistics and similar
? and ensuring their regular and efficient distribution to donors,
other relevant groups and individuals.
* Develop and maintain networking partnership for sustainable
co-operation with key media and journalists in Ireland and globally.
* Organize and participate in regular outreach visits, information
and technical support sessions for potential returnees and service
providers - monthly or more frequently.
* Assist IOM Ireland?s Chief of Mission and other IOM Ireland
colleagues in promoting IOM activities in Ireland; participate in
workshops, seminars, and conferences relevant to IOM in Ireland and
represent IOM wherever and whenever required. ?
* Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
?
EDUCATION

* Completed high school degree, from an accredited institution with 6
years of relevant working experience in a similar position, or
* University degree in Communications, Journalism, International
Development, Social and/or Political Science or a related field, from
an accredited academic institution, with 4 years of relevant working
experience in a similar position

EXPERIENCE

* Relevant experience in the field of communications / media / PR /
international development / human rights / assistance to vulnerable
groups an advantage.
* Prior work in assistance to migrant population an advantage.
* Excellent communications and public speaking / presentation /
motivational skills.
* Ability to draft information materials, reports, other current
documents quickly and clearly. ?
* Proven track record of designing and implementing high-impact
communications strategies and activities with palpable results and
measurable outputs in terms of changing information levels,
perceptions and attitudes and, ultimately, behaviour or targeted
audiences;
* Excellent knowledge of current office and graphic design software,
other multi-media production software and tools.

LANGUAGES

* Fluency in English is required. Any other IOM official language is
an advantage

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
?
VALUES

* Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes
individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and
inclusion wherever possible.
* 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.

CORE COMPETENCIES ? BEHAVIOURAL 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 action and delegated
work.
* Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open
communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring
and motivational way.

?IOM?s competency framework can be found at this link (POSITION TITLE: Senior Communication Assistant
DUTY STATION: Dublin, Ireland
CLASSIFICATION: General Service, G6
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Special Short Term, 6 months, with possibility of
extension
?ESTIMATED START DATE: As soon as possible
?
CLOSING DATE: **Apply on the website**.**Apply on the
website**.**Apply on the website**
Established in **Apply on the website**, 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and
external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the
purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as
first-tier candidates.

CONTEXT:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission the successful
candidate will be responsible for providing effective and efficient
administrative support to the Operations and Programme Unit.

CORE FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Coordinate the implementation of an IOM Ireland Communications
Strategy through high-impact, innovative communications activities,
materials and other communication tools ? formal and informal;
traditional and online.
* Produce and regularly update a full range of communications and
information materials to be used by IOM Ireland?s team of regional
outreach consultants and other programme partners to inform potential
returnees and other categories of migrants of IOM?s voluntary return
option.
* Support the IOM Ireland?s online outreach strategy through the
proper functioning and regular update of its web pages; through
intense and regular social media presence and activity (IOM
Ireland?s Tweeter and Facebook accounts; others if necessary);
providing statistical and narrative reports on website and social
media usage on a regular basis. ?
* Conduct on-going monitoring and strategic adaptation of the
communications strategy as required by general migration dynamics in
Ireland and audience response to IOM?s outreach. Draft written
project-specific information materials, reports and documents related
to the programmes and activities implemented by IOM Ireland; and
ensure their proactive distribution.
* Prepare and/or coordinate with service providers the design,
production and printing of print, short video and other online
material, which may include leaflets, flyers, posters, short clips,
FAQs and other forms of written or online information.
* Prepare and produce IOM Ireland?s internal and external public
information materials - newsletters reports, statistics and similar
? and ensuring their regular and efficient distribution to donors,
other relevant groups and individuals.
* Develop and maintain networking partnership for sustainable
co-operation with key media and journalists in Ireland and globally.
* Organize and participate in regular outreach visits, information
and technical support sessions for potential returnees and service
providers - monthly or more frequently.
* Assist IOM Ireland?s Chief of Mission and other IOM Ireland
colleagues in promoting IOM activities in Ireland; participate in
workshops, seminars, and conferences relevant to IOM in Ireland and
represent IOM wherever and whenever required. ?
* Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
?
EDUCATION

* Completed high school degree, from an accredited institution with 6
years of relevant working experience in a similar position, or
* University degree in Communications, Journalism, International
Development, Social and/or Political Science or a related field, from
an accredited academic institution, with 4 years of relevant working
experience in a similar position

EXPERIENCE

* Relevant experience in the field of communications / media / PR /
international development / human rights / assistance to vulnerable
groups an advantage.
* Prior work in assistance to migrant population an advantage.
* Excellent communications and public speaking / presentation /
motivational skills.
* Ability to draft information materials, reports, other current
documents quickly and clearly. ?
* Proven track record of designing and implementing high-impact
communications strategies and activities with palpable results and
measurable outputs in terms of changing information levels,
perceptions and attitudes and, ultimately, behaviour or targeted
audiences;
* Excellent knowledge of current office and graphic design software,
other multi-media production software and tools.

LANGUAGES

* Fluency in English is required. Any other IOM official language is
an advantage

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
?
VALUES

* Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes
individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and
inclusion wherever possible.
* 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.

CORE COMPETENCIES ? BEHAVIOURAL 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 action and delegated
work.
* Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open
communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring
and motivational way.

?IOM?s competency framework can be found at this link (

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