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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.

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The salary for this job should be between 121,529 USD and 159,132 USD.

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OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

PAHO Country Offices are responsible for ensuring that the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) country program of technical cooperation and its country presence provides adequate support to the national health development process and, at the same time, enables countries to shape the subregional, regional, and global health agendas. The PAHO/WHO Country Office is the basic organizational unit for technical cooperation with the country/ies, drawing on PAHO/WHO resources from all levels and all parts of the Organization.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR), and in consultation and coordination with the Communications Department (CMU) in Washington, DC., and the PAHO subregional Caribbean Office in Barbados, the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

  1. Plan and produce diverse activities and content covering these five focus areas of PAHO/WHO’s Communications in Haiti: a) news, social media and website communications; b) donor and project communications; c) public health emergency communications; d) organizational reputation risk and crisis communications; and e) advocacy and storytelling communications for key campaigns and events of PAHO/WHO in Haiti and the Caribbean subregion;
  2. Advise and assist the technical teams and the subregional counterparts to identify and produce success and impact stories that skillfully and persuasively communicate the importance and outcomes of PAHO/WHO’s work across all areas of its technical cooperation with the national Ministry of Health (MoH) and other relevant sectoral actors, partners and stakeholders within and outside of Haiti;
  3. Develop and deliver a new five-year PAHO/WHO-Haiti Communications Strategic Plan, to promote and protect the Organization's positive visibility, reputation, relationships and overall effectiveness within Haïti and externally with key PAHO/WHO stakeholders, donors and peer agencies;
  4. Plan and manage all organizational communications activities in Haiti with national and international news media as/when deemed appropriate by the PWR – including drafting and dissemination of news releases, talking points, press briefings and spokesperson interviews to position the Organization on a positive and timely basis in Haiti and abroad;
  5. Manage the in-house or outsourced production of PAHO-Haiti publications, technical reports, newsletters, and other products as needed to meet required standards for branding, accuracy, content and impact;
  6. Advise and support PAHO-Haiti technical units to deliver regular and quality updates, reports, photos and outreach materials on key program and project activities and outcomes;
  7. Act as focal point for the Communications/Press Office of the national MoH and other United Nations System Agencies with regard to joint activities, products, and communication activities, as well as with the Communications Team in the PAHO Subregional Office in Barbados and the Communication Department (CMU) at PAHO headquarters;
  8. Cultivate external contacts and media networks with targeted grassroots, nongovernmental and international organizations, private companies, decision-makers, members of donor and academic communities, and the mass media -- to help build a positive image for the Organization and inspire higher levels of trust and support for its activities and achievements;
  9. Plan, produce and update the social media accounts and website pages of the PAHO/WHO-Haiti Office, with close support and direction of the PAHO Communications Department (CMU) and close collaboration with the PAHO Caribbean subregional office;
  10. Support the PAHO-Haiti PWR and, as necessary, the PAHO Caribbean subregional office with key events and meetings requiring prepared messages, presentations, talking points and other communications support;
  11. Liaise with and advise the Haiti MoH on the planning and dissemination of important communications and campaigns designed to protect and promote public health in both emergency and non-emergency settings and contexts;
  12. Provide technical cooperation to strengthen communications of the Ministry of Health (MSPP) through the UCRP (communication unit in the MOH), including its collaboration with the health emergency unit (UNGUS), its active participation in the MOH crisis cells and its capacity in risk communication;
  13. Provide technical support to the MSPP to develop a communication plan for different types of crises and to prepare in advance for specific types of crises;
  14. Support the MSPP to develop and pilot a communication network in coordination with the Sanitary Departments in a way that ensures coherence and consistency in communications between levels of the system and with the Civil Protection General Directorate (DGPC), health institutions and health professionals;
  15. Create engaging and emotive photo and video stories for key projects, campaigns and initiatives of the PAHO-Haiti Office as well as relevant subregional initiatives, with support from PAHO-CMU, to ensure their optimal outreach and impact with key stakeholders, partners and audiences in Haiti, the Caribbean subregion and internationally;
  16. Coordinate translations of documents in English, French (and possibly Creole) and review to ensure their editorial accuracy and cultural correctness;
  17. Identify opportunities for local and international dissemination of documents created by PAHO-Haiti, including for outreach to the Haitian diaspora and donor countries (if applicable);
  18. Ensure that all project communications conform to PAHO/WHO branding requirements;
  19. Perform other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education****:

Essential: A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, media, marketing or any field related to the functions of the post, from an accredited university.

Desirable: Training in risk communication, social mobilization, and/or health promotion would be an asset.

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/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process.

Experience****:

Essential: Seven years of experience in journalism, communications, public relations, media, marketing or a related field with demonstrated writing and reporting skills and experience in content production.

Desirable: Experience working under difficult conditions (e.g. war, insecurity, gang violence, political unrest). Experience in the UN System or other international organization. Experience in risk communication, social mobilization, and/or health promotion communication would be an asset.

SKILLS****:

PAHO Competencies:

  • Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.
  • Teamwork: Collaborate and cooperate with others/Deal effectively with conflict - Creates team spirit; promotes collaboration and open communication in the team; proactively supports others; welcomes team responsibilities and drives team results; promotes knowledge sharing in the team. Proactively identifies conflicts and facilitates their resolution in a respectful manner; tactfully resolves conflicts between or with others and takes action to reduce any possible tension; effectively builds a rapport with individuals and teams, establishing good personal and professional relationships, as well as minimizing risk of potential conflict.
  • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Relate well to diversity in others and capitalize on such diversity - Treats all people with dignity and respect. Relates well to people with different cultures, gender, orientations, backgrounds and/or positions; examines own behavior to avoid stereotypical responses; considers issues from the perspective of others and values their diversity.
  • Communication: Express oneself clearly when speaking/Listen/Write effectively/Share knowledge - Foresees communication needs of audience and targets message accordingly. Facilitates open communication; encourages others to share their views openly and takes time to understand and consider their views. Writes down ideas in a clear, structured, logical and credible way; drafts and supports the development of guidelines, policies and procedures. Shares relevant information openly and ensures that the shared information is understood; considers knowledge sharing as a constructive working method and demonstrates awareness of the Organization.
  • Producing Results: Work efficiently and independently/Deliver quality results/Take responsibility - Prioritizes work, monitors own progress against objectives and adapts plans as required; communicates adjustments as necessary. Acts proactively and stimulates action as needed; handles problems effectively and constructively. Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients’ needs. Works independently to produce new results and sets own time lines effectively and efficiently. Shows awareness of own role and clarifies roles of team members in relation to project’s expected results. Makes proposals for improving processes as required and takes responsibility for own work and/or actions, as necessary. Demonstrates positive attitude in working on new projects and initiatives. Demonstrates accountability for own success, as well as for errors; learns from experience.
  • Moving forward in a changing environment: Propose change/Adapt to change - Actively supports Organizational change initiatives and demonstrates personal commitment to them, including when faced with new demands; proposes workable solutions to challenging situations. Engages in positive responses to a changing environment and promotes workable solutions to achieve own and team’s results. Welcomes, and actively seeks to apply, new ideas, approaches and working methods and technologies in order to improve own and/or team’s work processes and results; demonstrates commitment to Organizational change initiatives.

Technical Expertise:

  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of the principles and practices of journalism and the news media, social media, knowledge management, and organization and dissemination, collaboration and refinement of information.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of communication methodologies, concepts and tools, and their role in promoting the concept of a learning organization.
  • Ability to identify, assess, analyze, synthesize, advise and train on technical or strategic issues in communications; ability to think strategically, identify opportunities and take initiative.
  • Reliability to manage multiple issues, tasks and deadlines across various teams in a complex organizational environment and to re-prioritize actions on short notice.
  • Strong professional oral and writing skills, including development of reports and oral presentations.
  • Strong inter-personnel skills, diplomacy, and tact to work effectively with diverse colleagues, stakeholders, and professionals.

Languages:

Essential: Very good knowledge of French and English. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Haitian Creole would be an asset.

IT Skills:

Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Adobe Master Suite. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as 3D visualization modeling and digital social media products development Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.

REMUNERATION

Monthly Salary****: (Net of taxes)

US$5,343.42 (Salary non-negotiable)

Post Adjustment****:

US$3,612.15 This amount is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates to fill other similar short-term professional positions, at the same grade level.
  • Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. A written test and/or interview will be held for this position as a form of screening.
  • The post description is the official documentation for organization purposes.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.
  • For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org
  • PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • PAHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
  • PAHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of abusive conduct.
  • PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.
  • PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are encouraged.
  • All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.
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