Emergency Communication Officer

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 97,118 USD and 127,169 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Emergency Communication is one of the priorities of the WHO Regional Director's “Vision 2023” for the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) and is anintegrated part of the Department of Communications, Resource Mobilization and Partnership (CRP).

The Emergency Communication Programme's Strategic Objective is to reinforce WHO's role as the trusted health authority, and to share evidence-based health information in the Region.

The program's specific objectives are to:

Reach the public, donors, media and other stakeholders with accurate, timely and appealing information through traditional and innovative platforms to: promote WHO's impactand credibility as the leading voice for public health, highlight heath needsacross the region though human stories and communicate health risks and dispel misinformation.

Enhance WHO's capacity to communicate for health, foster partnerships with the media and other key stakeholders, and attract resources for strategic priorities

Reaffirm WHO staff's knowledge of and pride in the work of the Organization

Advise senior management on issues that affect WHO's reputation and credibility

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Identify subjects of interest for communications materials related to health emergencies and response

Produce high quality communications materials and media tools, including audio-visual, photographic and printed materials, television and radio programs, multimedia presentations, videos and press releases, etc., to promote WHO visibility, achievements and success stories; ensure they are in line with WHO communications strategies, and bring in a human element from personal experience whenever possible

Ensurethe dissemination of information; advise on dissemination tactics; organize interviews and filming opportunities to support high-visibility of WHO humanitarian work through television, radio and newspapers exposure; provide support to broadcast media and journalists and facilitate their access to related information, as appropriate

Establish and maintain a network of contacts in the press/media world to ensure and promote the dissemination of information

Update WHO websites following guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization to ensure consistency of approach; and critically review and improve contents, architecture and design

Research and write feature stories, messages in line with WHO communications strategies bringing in a human element from personal experience.

Provide support to resource mobilization efforts through research and messagedevelopment.

Provide support to multi-disciplinary and cross-cutting approaches and activities tofacilitate full participation within and outside WHO/WHE and key partners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in communication, journalism, political science, international relations or related field. Desirable: Studies or experience-based knowledge of communications techniques and media relations. Studies or degree in public health. Experience of film or video production

Experience

Essential: At least five years' experience as a journalist or in a media organization(television, radio and/or print), including international exposure, or in an organization involved in information and communications projects and/or tactics related to humanitarian crises and response relief interventions. Desirable: Experience in planning and implementing media and communications projects tactics, and humanitarian projects including the development of audio and visual materials and tools, speeches or campaign writing, elaboration of brochures, pamphlets and documentaries (written, film or others). Experience in similar positions in the UN or NGOs. Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals.

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 showcasing the organization's workand impact.

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 make innovative proposals to extend 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

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=

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

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Arabic .

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 62,692 (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 1881 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.

• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:

• (a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated; (b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided; (c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

• 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.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.