Communications Officer

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 168,113 USD and 216,746 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Department of Communications (DCO) objectives are to lead the development of the corporate communications strategy and plans, drive prioritization of efforts to achieve the expected impact for WHO; position WHO as the authoritative and trusted voice on health at the global level through working with technical departments at the headquarters, regional and country offices; lead external and internal communications through media and digital outreach, incl. crisis/ emergency communication, partnerships with digital and creative platforms; drive all communication to the general public as well as WHO's strategic stakeholders; lead on global advocacy (e.g. health campaigns, public health information, donor visibility for resource mobilization); provide digital global production capacity & expertise to support all levels of the organization; strengthen the WHO brand from inside out through communication capacity building and impactful storytelling.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Head of the Strategy, Planning and Coordination Unit, the incumbent will be primarily assigned to support the development, coordination and strategic analysis of the WHO communications strategy implementation, WHO brand guidance, management, compliance and support.

This role requires strategic communications and analysis, experience in public health communications, media and digital skills and brand design.

Strategic communications:

• Develop WHO's corporate communications strategy in consultation with the Head of Strategy, planning & coordination unit, DCO Director and WHO's global communications staff working at three levels;
• Coordinate and facilitate implementation of the communications strategy by organizing editorial meetings, tools and measurement and analysis in partnership with relevant colleagues, identifying gaps, insights and solutions;
• Support communications coordination and planning of high-level events such as the World Health Assembly, Executive Board and other meetingsSupport planning, coordination and evaluation of WHO communication strategy.

Brand management:

• Develop and manage rollout and implementation of WHO global brand guidance, including guidance on WHO logo use, which is a very busy and active area with requests coming from across the three levels.
• Provide regular advice and support to WHO staff at the headquarters, regional and country offices on issues related to WHO branding and logo policies by managing the helpdesk at [email protected].
• Coordinate the WHO Visual Identity Working Group to review and approve visual identity and logo requests from three levels of the organization.
• Manage brand management tools and policies such as the WHO branding and logo intranet resources, WHO logo and branding-related updates of the WHO e-manual and Digital Asset Management platform to ensure open, transparent and accessible guidance and information on branding for all WHO staff.
• Coordinating DCO activities, and meetings for strategic planning, including engaging with the three levels of other duties relating to Strategy, Planning and Coordination.
• Other duties such as writing, editing, and reviewing WHO brand identity-related reports, brochures, showcase stories, presentations etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced level university degree in communications, journalism, or related field.

Experience

Essential: 7 years of experience in communications. Experience as a communications strategist. Experience in producing and/or administering brand management Desirable: Relevant experience in WHO or another UN agency is an asset. Experience in working with senior management, and internal and external partners.

Skills

• Ability to be flexible and function in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to deliver in fast-evolving situations
• Ability to be creative and innovative
• Ability to coordinate big task teams for action

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of another UN language (French, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese or Russian).

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 5136 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

• 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 prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

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

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.