Programme Officer

Contract

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IOM Haiti is seeking to strengthen its external communication and reporting mechanisms, notably its social and visual media outputs and to create strong online, print and other communication materials. These tools will help IOM Haiti communicate externally on its achievements and also aid in bringing important social issues to light. Target audiences will include beneficiaries, donors, the Government of Haiti and other partners/stakeholders.

1. Support the Program Support Officer in developing new project proposals.
2. Assist with providing and coordinating inputs for information requests from Headquarters, the Regional Office, other IOM missions and external partners, such as donors, partner agencies, implementing partners, etc.
3. Initiate the development and implementation of the communication and advocacy strategy.
4. Serve as a focal point for internal and external communication flows. Maintain Communication with Headquarters, the Regional as well as outside partners for information sharing and dissemination.
5. Ensure that project information is regularly updated on the IOM site and ensure timely coordination of communications with donors and national stakeholder
6. Assist the programme and project managers in ensuring appropriate visibility of the project donors.
7. Based on the information gathered from Program Managers within the IOM Haiti mission, regularly update IOM Haiti social media tools, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
8. Produce/edit short video documentaries and write press notes with accompanying photographs of IOM Haiti activities.
9. Maintain and carry-out periodic updates to IOM Haiti project fact sheets.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Results/Expected Outputs The Programme Officer will be responsible for regularly updating the IOM Haiti mission website, for liaising with Programme Managers to produce regular activity reports, update fact sheets, and support M&E activities and updating IOM Haiti social media based on new developments. The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed • The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Accountability Communication Integrity Knowledge Sharing Managing Performance Professionalism Respect for Diversity Working in Teams

3 years working Experience in NGO, UN, IO or Diplomatic missions; Thorough knowledge of the functions of intergovernmental organizations and familiarity with IOM and the UN system; Experience in liaising with the national and international entities, specifically donors; Familiarity with the issues of migration programmes; Work experience in the region; Experience in information management/public information, project/programme development; reporting and/or Monitoring and Evaluation; Experience in producing materials targeting outside audiences and policy documents; Familiarity with standard office applications and capacity in MS Publisher, Photoshop, website design and similar application Area of Expertise Public information and reporting Mandatory Social inclusion Optional Community participation and development Optional Area of Expertise Requirement Social inclusion Optional Public information and reporting Mandatory Other civil society or community development experience Optional Area of Expertise Requirement Ability to work with an emphasis on result, productivity, efficiency and effectiveness; Ability to perform duties under stress and in insecure, isolated and potentially hostile environments; Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. desired; Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience Knowledge of social media;

Haiti shares Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Sea. Haiti has strong agricultural, tourist, cultural, even industrial potentialities. But development efforts are undermined by continued environmental degradation, economic and social crisis, and political instability. The country remains vulnerable to unrest and sporadic violence. The entire country is in Security Phase III which requires authorization for all personnel movements. Haiti is a non-family duty station. The country is mostly mountainous, with a tropical climate. There are two rainy seasons (April- May and September-October). The hurricane season occurs from June to September and the average temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.The ability to live and work in difficult conditions of developing countries is necessary. Food and water: Most super markets have re-opened but food is still quite expensive. Potable water is available in most supermarkets at reasonable price. Health: UN Volunteers should be aware that they are exposed to a number of tropical diseases and should complete all medical formalities specified in the offer of assignment before travelling and bring with them sufficient and appropriate medical supplies. The following vaccinations are required and/or recommended prior to travel or upon arrival: typhoid, hepatitis A and B, yellow fever (required for travellers arriving), polio, rabies, tetanus/diphtheria, measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), malaria (prophylaxis is recommended for almost all parts of the country). Personal and Home Security is your own responsibility. All the UN personnel including UN Volunteers are advised to have 24-hour security outside your residence. UNDSS will give you a Security Briefing upon your arrival, including suggestions for improvement in the security situation of your residence, and will also make sure the compliance to UN Minimum Operational Residential Security Standard (MORSS). Local security is at stake with high insecurity rate and impunity. UN Staff including UN Volunteers have a 24 hours’ full access to a UN Medical Clinic. In addition to that, within UN Base premises, there is a cafeteria and supermarket where you can buy all kind of food/non-food items. It is relatively easy to find supermarkets in Port-au-Prince, but there is much less choice in the provinces. It is recommended to use only Mineral Water during your stay in Haiti, as local water is poorly treated and unsafe to drink. Within UN Log Base, UN Staff can enjoy modern Satellites Intercontinental Communications. Electricity in Haiti is 110 Volts. Sockets fit round two-pin plugs (as in USA) but adapters can be easily found to fit Continental /European appliances. Electricity failure frequently occurs everywhere in Haiti and power surge protectors (about US$ 30-40) are strongly recommended.