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Regional Public Information Officer (P) IOM - International Organization for Migration Nairobi International P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position level Speaks English, French, Spanish Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Regional Public Information Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies to promote IOM's programs and raise awareness of migration issues in the East and Horn of Africa region. This role involves coordinating communication activities, supporting country offices, and producing public information materials. The officer will also engage with media outlets and manage outreach events to enhance IOM's visibility. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment. Candidate Requirements: Master’s degree in Journalism or related field 7 years of relevant experience or 9 years with a university degree Extensive experience in international journalism Experience in video production and editing Excellent drafting and editing skills Strong online communication and social media skills Fluency in English, knowledge of French/Spanish is a plus Ability to supervise staff and coordinate administrative matters Job Description Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: Internal candidates Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director in the Regional Office (RO) in Nairobi and in collaboration with the Head of the Media and Communications Division in Geneva, the successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the formulation and implementation of communications strategies to promote IOM’s programmes and policies and raise awareness of migration issues throughout the Region of East and Horn of Africa. Responsibilities 1. Develop a planned, strategic approach to achieving IOM visibility across the region and globally via communication activities and campaigns by optimizing outreach via media, social media and other computer-mediated tools. 2. Coordinate regional activities and plans of communication that highlight the value of migration and contributions of migrants to countries of origin, transit and destination; help change negative perceptions of migration. 3. Support IOM Country Offices in the Region in developing national communication strategies in order to achieve their objectives and position IOM with key local audiences and enablers among government, civil society, partners and the general public. 4. Gather, prepare, edit and disseminate public information materials on IOM activities throughout the region, both in writing and verbally in English. 5. Write, edit and produce public information material for IOM’s bi-weekly press briefing notes, website and social media. 6. Advise IOM Chiefs of Mission, Media Focal Points and other staff in the region in a timely manner on media, public information, social media, and event management and visibility issues. 7. Develop and strengthen links with international and national media outlets in the region to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of IOM’s programmes and policies. 8. Produce a strong stream of content in the form of human-interest stories from the field, photographs and video clips for an international audience. 9. Collaborate with media counterparts in governmental and non-governmental partner agencies. Participate in national and regional UN communications groups. 10. Ensure timely and efficient publication and distribution of media content via social media, on the global website iom.int, RO Nairobi website and via other IOM media channels, websites etc. 11. Process media enquiries being received and be available for interview on print, radio and television. 12. Provide detailed ongoing guidance and talking points as requested to colleagues in the RO, country offices and headquarters regarding ongoing media requests and interview opportunities. 13. Build the media and communications skills of missions in the region through training and support in the recruitment of qualified communications staff. 14. Initiate and manage outreach events designed to raise IOM’s visibility in the region. Represent IOM at events that contribute to the Organization’s visibility. 15. Promote IOM’s digital communications tools to c