Communication Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

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.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Programs Coordinator or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Communication Officer will:

1. Gather, draft and disseminate public information on IOM activities, both in writing and verbally.
2. Draft, edit and produce public information materials for IOM press briefing notes, regular newsletters, website and social media in clear and concise English, and facilitate appropriate gender awareness in all IOM communications.
3. Draft human-interest stories and press briefing notes highlighting IOM Romania’s achievements and impact in coordination with IOM’s regional office in Brussels.
4. Provide logistical and administrative support for the implementation of communication campaigns and community mobilization activities.
5. Support with editing reports and publications as instructed.
6. Support production of audiovisual content including photos and videos, using IOM’s digital communication tools and templates.
7. Contribute to building the capacity of IOM staff and partners on migration-related communications and media engagement.
8. Support the layout and graphic design of communication materials, including reports, posters for social media and other campaigns.
9. Contribute to the development and dissemination of appropriate awareness raising, communicating with communities and media resources for crisis-affected communities in specific country contexts.
10. Draft and exhibit content to showcase IOM activities at external events.
11. Undertake duty travel as required.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Results/expected outputs: • As an active IOM team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to IOM and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • Review and recommend changes for external communications from IOM missions to facilitate high donor visibility. • Collaborate closely with field staff to produce content in the form of human-interest stories from the field, photographs and video clips for an international audience. • Contribute to the timely and efficient publication and distribution of media content on the global website iom.int, country websites and via other IOM media channels, websites, social media etc. • Provide various inputs on IOM activities and events for IOM’s social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other online networks. • Update and post content to relevant social media accounts on daily/weekly basis. • Liaise with media counterparts in governmental and non-governmental partner agencies on weekly basis. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards IOM’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

communications and social media management. • Experience in strategic communications development and management. • Experience with designing and implementing communication campaigns, as well as monitoring and evaluation of community dynamics. • Experience in writing human-interest stories, press reports, lines-to-take, and other public information materials. • Experience working with graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.

Information about the living condition in Romania are available accessing https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/country/romania.

Romania is a unique country and a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances: The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos). For information specific to your assignment please see below:

Please note that the amounts can vary according to fluctuations of the monthly post adjustment.

Monthly Living Allowance (Per month): USD 1820.71 Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 4000 Exit allowance (for each month served, paid on completion of contract): $225 Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance

Leave entitlements: Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month Certified sick leave: 30 days Uncertified sick leave: 7 days Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months Maternity Leave: 16 weeks