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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.

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The salary for this job should be more than 3,879 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To enhance the public perception and understanding of the work of WHO by communicating about the work of WHO and its contribution to public health goals in Thailand and beyond. To inform the public and key target audiences about relevant public health issues.To promote healthier and safer behaviour through the development and sharing of evidence-based materials.To collaborate with government and private entities, such as media, to build a network of partners in communication

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the WHO Representative and in close collaboration with teams within and outside WHO Country Office, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:

1. Act as the main focal point for internal/external communication in the WHO/Thailand office;

2. Conceptualize, design and implement WHO Country Office's communication strategies (including the dissemination of public information), in support of the Country office's programs and objectives;

3. Liaise with the media in Thailand on health-related issues and achievements and on the work of WHO and its activities at country level. This may entail the organization of, or participation in events like seminars, workshops, conferences, press conferences, etc. This also includes liaise for publishing messages of Regional Director;

4. Establish, and refine processes of communicating with media contacts, including press conferences and events, issuing of media materials etc. This also includes assisting in responding to media queries in consultation with concerned technical staff and WR;

5. Document and circulate health related major national print and online media news to WR and other relevant staff as appropriate;

6. Liaise with, and assist, the Ministry of Public Health, the United Nations, and other partners, to disseminate information about health-related events, activities, issues, etc., by holding press conferences, writing joint releases/brochures/web updates, contributing in social media, organizing orientation sessions etc.;

7. Coordinate with Public Information Officer (PIO)/SEARO on public information as necessary, and regularly share communication and information with PIO and other relevant colleagues in SEARO and in the WHO/Thailand Office;

8. Maintain on-going contacts with mass media, other UN Information Officers, Governmental organizations and Non-governmental organizations, with the aim to stimulate their interest in health issues in general and in WHO/Thailand activities in particular, and to encourage the production and dissemination of information relevant to the implementation of national health strategies;

9. With the aim of informing the public through media, internet, social media, and other ways, and in consultation with the technical teams:

  • Prepare press releases, feature articles and fact sheets on health-related policies, developments, and issues.
  • Document success stories, case studies and best practices.
  • Materials may need to be developed in English, Thai or both languages

10. Ensure that all communication materials produced by WHO/Thailand meet the highest standards of quality, by soliciting advice and assistance from sources within and outside WCO Thailand as needed. Provide inputs on the design and layout of such materials;

11. Keep WHO/Thailand staff informed on news items concerning WHO, such as WHO public information policies, strategies and activities, health-related news stories etc.;

12. Lead the overall management of WHO/Thailand website, and coordinate with the web team and technical teams to ensure the content of the WHO/Thailand website is up to date and is appropriately linked to partners' webpages;

13. Develop and coordinate communication-related training for WHO/Thailand staff; coordinate and conduct media sensitization trainings/orientation to national media;

14. Design and maintain a social-media approach for the WHO/Thailand Office, and under technical/managerial supervision contribute on behalf of WHO/Thailand to social-media channels;

15. Maintain a database of stories, pictures, articles that can serve as background or contributions for communication activities/products;

16. Advise the WHO Representative and technical teams on communication-related issues;

17. Coordinate quality video and photo shoots of WHO's and WHO supported activities, and sharing them with SEARO for uploading on regional photo gallery;

18. Any other task as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in journalism, social science, political science, international relations or other related field.

Experience

Essential:

  • At least two years of professional experience in communications and/or journalism.
  • Proven experience in media handling and in writing articles/social media posts/web stories or other documents, as evidenced by published materials.

Desirable:

  • At least five years of professional experience relevant to the vacancy.
  • Experience of working with partners, especially with Government Departments.
  • Experience in covering issues of health or public health, particularly disease outbreaks/emergency, etc.
  • Experience of the workings of social media and website design

Skills

  • Ability to write, edit and collate material for talking points, press releases, publications, broad casting, social media, both in English and Thai language;
  • Proven knowledge of public information and communication techniques (incl social media);
  • Ability to maintain excellent relations with the media/press;
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of the media landscape in Thailand;
  • Ability to oversee website content (including updating), and to advise on appropriate use of media and social media.
  • Experience in working with at least one of the media (print, TV, radio, webbased media, social media);
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, discretion and diplomacy, including in a multicultural context

WHO Competencies

  • Teamwork
  • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
  • Communication
  • Producing results
  • Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Thai.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at THB 1,588,105 (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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: who.int