Communications Associate (Port Sudan) – IOM
Job Description
| Organization | International Organization for Migration |
| Job Title | Communications Associate |
| Location | Port Sudan, Sudan |
| Classification | G5 |
| Type of Appointment | Special-Short Term (SST), 6 Months with possibility of extension |
| Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Closing Date | 19 December 2024 |
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration
and 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 this vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Media and
Communications Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible to support the creation of
content, including audio, visual and written, for external communications, including digital
platforms and social media. The position will focus on promoting IOM’s work in crisis response
throughout Sudan through Arabic and English media and communication channels.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Draft and disseminate public information on IOM’s work in Sudan, including audio, visual,
written, and verbal. This includes capturing photos, video recordings and editing high
quality images and video clips highlighting the context in which IOM works, as well as its
activities. - Facilitate and conduct interviews with beneficiaries and other persons relevant to IOM’s
communications. - Maintain and catalogue IOM’s communications products, media contact lists, content
calendars, and archives. - Support creation and maintenance of digital and other content for IOM’s various platforms,
including social media and websites. - Organize public events to promote the visibility of IOM’s operations in Sudan.
- Support the collection and production of Human Interest stories, photographs and video
clips for projects and partners. - Support the public relations component of IOM projects including monitoring project
visibility plans in line with donors’ visibility requirements and IOM branding guidelines. - Assist to manage the production and distribution of communications materials/tools such
as publications, stickers, posters, t-shirts together with IOM’s partners. - Draft social media posts, media statements and securing clearances, working in
conjunction with relevant focal points and keeping sensitive to needs of both internal and
external audience - Routine capacity building, mentorship and coaching for Implementing Partners to improve
quality of visual documentation such as pictures, videos etc. - Provide accurate and context-sensitive translations of media content, including but not
limited to video interviews, social media posts, articles, and stories, from Arabic to English
and vice versa. - Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Completed university degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Film Making
or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant
professional experience; or - High school degree in the above fields from an accredited academic institution with
minimum five years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in digital communications, specifically social media, ability to draft and create
high-quality content - Experience working in communications around crisis or humanitarian actions and previous
experience with UN or other humanitarian agencies a strong advantage - Experience of working with sensitivities related to gender, and working with vulnerable
populations
Languages
Fluency in English and Arabic is required
Values- All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects 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, 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.
Other
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to
funding confirmation. - Only candidates residing in either the duty station or from a location in a neighboring
provincethat is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. - Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for
- appointment.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.
Accommodation is not provided.
- This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
- Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Khartoum, Sudan on the respective closing date.
No lateapplications will be accepted.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via email referencing subject as
“SVN 51 2024 Communications Associate/G5 Port Sudan, Sudan ”
Kindly send the following document to [email protected].
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Personal History Form (PHF). Click HERE to access the form.
Any application that does not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be
automaticallyexcluded from the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting Period
12 December 2024 to 19 December 2024
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,
processing,training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank
accounts.
