Job ID
16893
Job Title
Communications Officer-UNOPS Contract – LICA8
To work for
WHO | World Health Organization
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Journalism/Media - Public Relations
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1- Identify subjects of interest for communications materials related to health in the Syria crisis and response
2- Produce high quality communications materials and media tools, including audio-visual, photographic and printed materials, television and radio programs, multimedia presentations, videos and press releases, etc., to promote WHO visibility, achievements and success stories; ensure they are in line with WHO communication strategies, and bring in a human element from personal experience whenever possible.
3- Ensure the dissemination of information; advise on dissemination tactics; organize interviews and filming opportunities to support high-visibility of WHO humanitarian work through television, radio and newspapers exposure; provide support to broadcast media and journalists and facilitate their access to related information, as appropriate.
4- Establish and maintain a network of contacts in the press/media world to ensure and promote the dissemination of information.
5- Update WHO websites following guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization to ensure consistency of approach; and critically review and improve contents, architecture and design.
6- Research and write feature stories and messages in line with WHO communication strategies bringing in a human element from personal experience.
7- Perform other duties as assigned.
2- Produce high quality communications materials and media tools, including audio-visual, photographic and printed materials, television and radio programs, multimedia presentations, videos and press releases, etc., to promote WHO visibility, achievements and success stories; ensure they are in line with WHO communication strategies, and bring in a human element from personal experience whenever possible.
3- Ensure the dissemination of information; advise on dissemination tactics; organize interviews and filming opportunities to support high-visibility of WHO humanitarian work through television, radio and newspapers exposure; provide support to broadcast media and journalists and facilitate their access to related information, as appropriate.
4- Establish and maintain a network of contacts in the press/media world to ensure and promote the dissemination of information.
5- Update WHO websites following guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization to ensure consistency of approach; and critically review and improve contents, architecture and design.
6- Research and write feature stories and messages in line with WHO communication strategies bringing in a human element from personal experience.
7- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Essential: At least five years experience as a journalist or in a media organization (television, radio and/or print), at the national level, or in the organization involved in information and communications projects and/or tactics related to humanitarian crises and response relief interventions
Desirable: Experience in planning and implementing media and communications projects tactics, humanitarian projects including the development of audio and visual materials and tools. Experience in similar positions in the UN or NGOs
Excellent knowledge of English. Good knowledge of another WHO official language and the local language a definite asset
COMPETENCIES
Communicating in a credible and effective way (core)
Producing result
Moving forward in a changing environment
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Fostering integration and teamwork
Desirable: Experience in planning and implementing media and communications projects tactics, humanitarian projects including the development of audio and visual materials and tools. Experience in similar positions in the UN or NGOs
Excellent knowledge of English. Good knowledge of another WHO official language and the local language a definite asset
COMPETENCIES
Communicating in a credible and effective way (core)
Producing result
Moving forward in a changing environment
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Fostering integration and teamwork
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Proven skills in the development and implementation of communications/media products and tactics, including relations with the press and media.
Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and promote consensus.
Ability to work under pressure while producing results.
Excellent presentation skills
Knowledge or sound understanding of the impact of emergencies and crises on social and economic development, and its burden on populations.
Ability to "think out of the box" and to make innovative proposals as related to communication.
Tact, discretion and diplomacy.
Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals in emergency response relief
Proficiency in MS Office. Skills in visual design, website development.
Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and promote consensus.
Ability to work under pressure while producing results.
Excellent presentation skills
Knowledge or sound understanding of the impact of emergencies and crises on social and economic development, and its burden on populations.
Ability to "think out of the box" and to make innovative proposals as related to communication.
Tact, discretion and diplomacy.
Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals in emergency response relief
Proficiency in MS Office. Skills in visual design, website development.
Salary and Benefits
As per UNOPS Salary Structure
About us
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 11, 2018
Expiry Date
Oct 26, 2018
CV Language
English