Emergency Communication Officer (Response)

Contract

This is a P-2 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 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 75,017 USD and 101,892 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the CRP Department is to strategically support and oversee all communication and resource mobilization activities in the region (including regional and country offices), build strategic alliances and partnerships, and manage external relations. The Department manages WHO/EMRO's relationship with the international community by contributing to the positioning of the Organization's regional health priorities into the agenda of the international community andin positioning the Organization to attain technical and strategic recognition within the regional and global settings.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Update and contribute to talking points, briefing notes and other internal IMST/EOC documents related to COVID-19 and other health emergencies.2. Support the development of emergency communications content, including web stories, press releases, feature stories, and other communications materials related to COVID-19 and other major health emergencies in line with established WHO guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach.3. Work closely with other Communication Officers in the region, if any, and press/media in identifying information related to COVID-19 and other emergencies as required by IMST/EOC for dissemination. 4. Provide technical input in the development of other emergency communications materials as needed for all outbreaks and emergencies, including social media content, video scripts and infographics, fact sheets, situation reports, donor communications, and annual reports5. 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.6. Work closely with media and social media teams to provide content and ensure visibility for WHO's work in emergencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

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

Experience

Essential: At least two years' related experience working in communication and/or advocacy. Desirable: Proven track record in working with media to arrange coverage of events including international exposure working with INGO or WHO/UNKnowledge 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 work and 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

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

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Desirable:

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 49,254 (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 1437 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.

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