SVN-2025-01 Media and Communications Assistant

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
  Context

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Migration Agency, is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 advise to governments and migrants.

IOM Hungary’s Programme Support Unit (PSU) provides cross-cutting support to programme teams across the Country Office, including, but not limited to project development, internal and external reporting, monitoring and evaluation, information management and internal and external communications. 

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Support Coordinator and overall supervision of the Head of Office, the Media and Communications Coordinator will support the office’s internal and external communications.

1. Support the management and maintenance of IOM Hungary’s website in accordance with IOM global rules and requirements, ensuring that it represents all areas of work of IOM Hungary in an attractive and accessible way. 
2. Ensure the production of regular media and social media content; manage IOM Hungary’s presence on different social media platforms (eg. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram).
3. Draft press releases, and produce media briefs and newsletters, as appropriate. 
4. Assist in the production of information sheets, speeches, newsletters and presentations; draft internal and external information and communication materials and reports. 
5. Coordinate with external consultants and service providers for the production of various communications materials (eg. graphic design, photograpy, videography).
6. Support programme teams in meeting donor visibility requirements.
7. Assist in the development and implementation of a media and communication strategy for IOM Hungary, in coordination with the Regional Office.
8. Support dealing with requests from the media.
9. Monitor local and international media as well as social media for mentions of IOM and content relevant to IOM’s work and mandate in Hungary.
10. Support the Country Office’s internal communications activities, contribute to the development and maintenance of its internal communications channels, and facilitate inter-unit communication and cooperation.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned. Education
    • University degree in Media, Communications, Public Information, International Relations, Journalism, or a related field or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least 3 years of professional experience.

      OR

      • High School Degree Certificate from an accredited academic institution with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
        • Proven, successful experience in using media and social media for advocacy, public information, and furthering understanding and knowledge about an organization and its mandate, preferably with a focus on humanitarian assistance, development and/or migration;
        • High level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines. 
        • Experience developing and disseminating digital content for websites for international organizations or non-governmental organizations. 
        • In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization is desirable. Skills
          • Excellent and proven creative writing and editing skills, including the ability to write well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and the ability to write compellingly for different audiences.
          • Strong communication and organizational skills;
          • High level of computer literacy;
          • Familiarity with design and/or editing tools is an advantage. Languages
            • Fluency (oral and written) in Hungarian and English is required.
            • Working knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian is a strong advantage.
            • Any other IOM official language would be considered as advantageous. 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.
    • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
    • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
12. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.