Communications and Media Relations Officer, Brazzaville

Communications and Media Relations Officer, Brazzaville Organization: WHO - World Health Organization Country: Congo City: Brazzaville Office: WHO Brazzaville, Congo OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The overall objective of the Communications Unit is to lead and coordinate WHO/AFRO'S efforts to advocate for resources and actions on key health issues in the African Region and showcase the impact of its work on health outcomes, securing the organization's position as the regional health leader and facilitating its ability to shape health policies. The unit also manages the internal communications function to create an optimal work environment reinforcing the common purpose of staff members. The unit achieves this by leading advocacy campaigns on health issues and implementing a Regional Communications Strategy, which targets key stakeholders including partners and Governing Bodies, using multiple channels, and building the communications capacity of WHO Clusters, Programmes and Country Offices to produce and disseminate quality communications products. The goal is to contribute to the strengthening of the capacity of countries in the WHO African Region to ensure evidence-based policies and strategies are in place to achieve universal access to high-quality, integrated, people-centred health services, increase the coverage and quality of effective interventions, and to create mechanisms to measure the impact of those strategies and interventions. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the direct supervision of the Regional Communication Manager, the incumbent supports the Regional Director in ensuring efficient and effective management of the Office of the Regional Director. The incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties: Draft and edit strategic WHO AFRO communications documents including, press releases, talking points, briefing documents, reports, booklets, opinion pieces and advocacy materials. Contribute to writing communications products for the AFRO Clusters and/or departments as needed. Develop multimedia content for the WHO website including feature stories, photo stories and videos. Facilitate interviews with senior managers; connect media with WHO subject experts. Review and advise on media products for advocacy material of the Clusters and/or departments as needed. Build and maintain partnerships with, as well as databases of, major media houses at regional and country levels. Build the capacity of, and work with WHO experts, to respond to media queries/interviews. Organize roundtable discussions, press conferences, and briefing sessions with press. Proactively keep abreast of success stories, upcoming events and other potentially significant developments across the AFRO region to develop media pitches. In collaboration with country focal points, generate materials for outreach to partners and donors to increase the visibility of the impact of their funding and partnerships with WHO AFRO. Conduct media monitoring and evaluation of media products. Work with Anglophone Country Offices and technical clusters to identify and develop subjects of interest for communications at country and regional levels. In collaboration with the Senior Writer, support the Regional Director's communications on missions to Anglophone countries. Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential : First University degree in Arts and humanitarian, communications, journalism, marketing, political or international relations, or related fields. Desirable : Experience Essential : At least five (5) years' relevant experience at national or international levels. Experience in developing communications products, with a focus on writing text for speeches. Desirable : Skills Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of a wide range of communications channels (print, web, broadcast, campaigns and on-line). Thorough understanding of the impact of communications on the reputation, image, and success of an organization, including the role of media and social media. Thorough understanding of public health and international development issue. Ability to transform technical information for different target audiences. Excellent analytical, writing and editing skills. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Creating an empowering and motivating environment Use of Language Skills Essential : Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French. Desirable : The above language requirements are interchangeable.

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 71,335 (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 2699 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. Tags communication for development communication personnel communication policy external communications media relations Skills Communication skills Writing and Editing Media Relations Partnership Building Public Health Knowledge The recruiting organization, WHO - World Health Organization, has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date. Because such positions may remain open, they are listed here until removed from the recruiting organization's website.

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