Communication Officer, Multiple positions and locations in Yemen

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 3,446 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Identify subjects of interest communication activities and products pertaining to the emergency preparedness and response efforts at the country level. Design communication materials and tools and ensure the rapid and timely dissemination of information to all partners, through traditional and social media channels.2. Support the development of content for emergency-related advocacy tools, in line with established WHO guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Review and propose content and liaise with the web teams at alllevels on the appropriate channels for and presentation of materials and messaging.3. Participate in the production, as relevant, high-quality media tools, including audio-visual, photographic and printed materials, television and radio programmes, multimedia presentations, social media, videos and press releases, etc., to highlight WHO's visibility, achievements and success stories.4. Work closely with the other country and regional/HQ Communication Officers, if any, in identifying with the press/media to disseminate information on emergency prevention, preparedness, recovery and response strategies and efforts. Support the planning of interviews and filming opportunities to support high-visibility of WHO achievements through television, radio and newspapers, etc.5. Participate in the development of communication products to be used by the Country Office to advocate for support from Donors and other Stakeholders.6. Work with relevant counterparts within the health cluster, regional and field offices, other WHO departments, UN agencies, and other partners to identify communication opportunities and prepare communication initiatives on specific topics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in communication, journalism, political science, social sciences, international relations and or equivalent. Desirable: Courses in communication techniques such as graphic design, visual language and the use of social media.

Experience

Essential: - At least two years' relevant experience in communication and/or advocacy.- Proven experience in writing advocacy documents and in the production of communication materials, products or in similar field. Desirable: - Experience supporting humanitarian emergency or health outbreak response and recovery activities.- Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international nongovernmental organization.- Experience in organizing advocacy campaigns.

Skills

- Ability to write well in English and produce engaging communication materials.- Proven skills in the development and implementation of communication/media products and tactics.- Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and advocate consensus.- Excellent presentation skills- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.- Ability to "think out of the box" and to make innovative proposals to extend communication reach.- Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals in the emergency incident management context.- Knowledge of public health sector and issues.- Demonstrated ability to work within an emergency context at the country level.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic. Desirable: The above language requirements are interchangeable.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 41,349 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same or lower grade level.

• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.