Media and Communications Assistant

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the National Media and Communications Officer, the successful candidate will support activities related to media and communications for the project “HELIOS+: Comprehensive Actions for the Integration of Third Country Nationals in the Labor Market”. 

1. Support the creation of press material content for IOM’s press briefing notes, newsletters and website texts.
2. Proficiently utilize various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.
3. Work with Meta Business Suite and paid advertising.
4. Coordinate the planning, and preparation of media events, such as seminars, press conferences, meetings, presentations and others.
5. Prepare and generate in a timely manner social media content including text, photos, videos and other media for use across a range of integrated online platforms.
6. Draft and submit monthly donor reports on online and offline communication activities and results.
7. Support the drafting and the implementation of Communication and Visibility Plans, aligned with donor's requirements and in coordination with Implementing Partners
8. Collaborate with missions departments and projects when necessary
9. Promote IOM activities and be aligned with IOM visibility rules
10. Perform general administrative tasks to support the project implementation related to knowledge management products, including the preparation and/or processing of administrative requests and documents.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education
    • University degree in Journalism, Media, Communications Management, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
    • High school degree/certificate with three years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
      • Experience in dealing with International and Local donors’ visibility (EC, Government of Greece, RRF, ESF+, HOME Affairs Funds)
      • Experience in communications and/ or working with the media; 
      • Experience in working in a migration/refugee setting would be considered as an advantage;
      • Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
      • Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment;
      • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems; 
      • Solid/ demonstrated experience in drafting policy documents and concept papers and/ or developing institutional strategic documents;
      • Experience in migration-related issues.  Skills
        • Knowledge of Meta Business Suite, web, social media, an advantage;
        • Knowledge of visibility requirements of EU - funded and EU co - funded projects;
        • Knowledge of migration political narratives;
        • Advanced linguistic abilities, including writing and editing (both English and Greek); 
        • Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
        • Strong strategic and creative thinking;
        • Strong organizational, facilitation, communication, writing and presentations skills; 
        • Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles. Languages
          • Fluency in English and Greek (written and oral) is required.  IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
          • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
        • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
      • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
    • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
12. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
13. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.