Опис вакансії
Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title:Communications Assistant
Duty Station:Kyiv, Ukraine
Classification:General Service Staff, Grade G5
Type of Appointment:Special Short-Term, Nine months with the
possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date:As soon as possible
Closing Date:04 May 2023
Established in 1951, 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 overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the Policy, Liaison and Project Development Coordinator, and the direct supervision of the National Communications Officer, the Communications Assistant will contribute to the successful implementation of IOM Ukraine’s communications and outreach activities.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Draft content for IOM Ukraine’s social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter) and provide social media marketing (SMM) support to the wide range of the Mission programmes and projects.
- Assist with social media analytics to track and enhance IOM Ukraine social presence.
- Contribute to IOM HQ social media communication by drafting unique content and by adapting IOM global messages for local audiences in Ukraine.
- Support supervision of paid social media campaigns, as well as analyze and improve metrics for social media campaign effectiveness.
- In coordination with all thematic units in the Mission and the National Communications Officer, prepare storytellers, news updates, press announcements and press releases.
- Contribute to the visibility of IOM activities in Kyiv Region (such as distribution of NFIs, shelter and WASH activities, etc.) by conducting interviews with key stakeholders and beneficiaries, taking photos and videos, drafting communications materials and reaching to local media.
- Assist with editing of the content supplied from IOM field hubs and partners (IPs, media market companies, etc.) to ensure compliance with IOM communication standards and relevance of the narratives for different audiences.
- Create banners, posters, videos, stories and other visuals for social media as well as infosheets, using professional graphic design programmes in line with IOM brandbook guidelines.
- Facilitate compliance with donor requirements for social media.
- Support National Communications Officer in preparation of communications coverage reports for various donors.
- Prepare media monitoring reports on the issues relevant for IOM Ukraine’s scope of work and expertise, including, but not limited to, the monthly migration news digest.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- High school diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,
- Bachelor’s degree in in Journalism, Social or Political Sciences or related fields from an accredited institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in media, PR, and administrative duties.
- Knowledge of the work of international organizations, humanitarian and development context is an advantage.
- Confident writing and editing skills in Ukrainian and English.
- Confident use of professional graphic design programmes (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator) and Publisher.
- Knowledge and understanding of the social media algorithms, ability to analyze the target audience needs and develop targeted and clear messages based on audience’s needs.
Languages
Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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
- 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.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and security clearances.
A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications filling in the IOM Personal History Form and sending to [email protected] by 04 May 2023 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 20.04.2023 to 04.05.2023