National Programme Officer ( Media and Communications)

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
   

1. Provide technical inputs to support the development and implement IOM Sri Lanka and Maldives internal and external communications strategies, in line with the Organization’s guidelines and donor requirements, that promote an accurate narrative on migration and other issues central to IOM with the media, general public, donors, the UN and other key partners.
2. Collaborate with other departments  to develop and disseminate  appropriate Communication for Development (C4D) approaches, including awareness-raising campaigns.
3. Assist to review, and edit external communications content, including articles, stories, blogs, videos and social media content 
4. Maintain IOM Sri Lanka and Maldives’s online presence, including its social media accounts and website, with an aim of increasing the impact of IOM Somalia´s digital outreach.
5. Contribute to developing and strengthening links with international and local media to share information and help raise the visibility of IOM operations in Sri Lanka and Maldives.
6. Facilitate cooperation and coordination on communications with relevant actors, including United Nations (UN) agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and relevant stakeholders, through participation in relevant inter-agency groups and working groups to encourage information flow and community engagement activities across agencies.
7. Assist the mission to disseminate information on the COs key interventions with development partners, key Government entities, and within the COs, coordinate with Senior Management in the development of annual visibility items for COs. 
8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned Education
   • Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Social Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution or,
   • University degree in above fields with two years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
     • Demonstrated work experience in media and communication in similar capacity.
     • Experience in digital communications and social media, corporate writing and editing, media liaisoning, and managing donor visibility.
     • Previous experience in the field of migration is highly desirable.
     • Previous experience in working in the UN or other International Organizations is desirable. Skills
       • Excellent skills in drafting and editing content including speeches, talking points, and captions in English;
       • High level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines in a complex and fast changing environment;
       • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
       • Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;
       • Skills in graphic design, photography, and videography an advantage. Languages
         • Fluency in English (Oral and written) 
         • Fluency in Sinhala/ Tamil  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 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.
9. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
10. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.