IOM seeks to recruit a strategic communication and media officer – Nairobi, Kenya

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IOM :

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates :

1. Internal candidates ;

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries :

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the), Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Kingdom of Eswatini, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context :

The Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) programme in Somalia (Somalia Stabilization Initiative) is primarily a community-based, small grants initiative implemented in close coordination with the donor, with communities in priority areas, and with all levels of Government, particularly newly formed District Administrations and regional state institutions. The overall objective of the programme is to support the political transition of Somalia towards a functioning and stabilized Federal State through activities that promote good governance, consolidation of the federal structure, and a receptive environment to respond to emerging political contingencies.

Under overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Chief of Party/Programme Manager of the Somalia Stabilization Initiative (SSI), the successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the formulation and implementation of the programme’s strategic communications plan, working closely with the various SSI programme teams and USAID/OTI to coordinate and plan both stand-alone activities and those integrated into broader programme activities. S/he will guide the communication unit as it related to all internal and external communication strategies to promote the SSI programme and all partner strategic communication activities designed to promote stabilization in Somalia.

Core Functions / Responsibilities :

1. Contribute to the development of and implement and monitor SSI Strategic communication plan to meet programme objectives, increase partner/government/community information about stabilization activities, and promote the transparency of SSI activities ;
2. Establish Strategic Communications training programmes for IOM-SSI staff, Somalia Government officials, local government and other partners, including methodologies of trust-building in media, event planning, among others ;
3. Support the design, implementation and coordination of all strategic communication, public outreach and media grants ;
4. Provide technical oversight for the programmatic implementation and monitoring of strategic communication and media activities in coordination with service providers, programme staff, Short Term Technical Assistance (STTAs) and in coordination with SSI Grants and Procurement team ;
5. Provide input to grants and procurement award processes to ensure that activity deliverables are achieved, including drafting scopes of work for service providers and implementing partners, evaluating and recommending approval of technical deliverables and setting deadlines to ensure on-time delivery of project outputs ;
6. Provide technical information and support field staff in planning and developing relevant information and communications products ;
7. Support use of innovative communications tools to collect stories and demonstrate impact across IOM projects ass appropriate ;
8. Support the development and dissemination of appropriate communications and resources for target communities in the specific country context ;
9. Proactively identify media opportunities and, in close liaison with SSI partners, coordinate and monitor media events, including press releases and press conferences ;
10. Design and organise regular trainings for programme staff and partners to: a) train IOM-staff on strategic communications plan; b) promote adherence to agreed branding and marketing standards for implementation; and c) create gender awareness of strategic communication, public outreach, and media processes and how they align with our programming ;
11. Encourage the appropriate promotion of programme successes among Somali government, private sector and civil society ;
12. Identify lessons learned and implications for programme design and implementation to encourage greater programme responsiveness and accountability to beneficiaries ;
13. Support the Reporting Unit in the preparation and review of weekly, quarterly and annual report in collaboration with the M&E teams ;
14. Undertake duty travel to Mogadishu and elsewhere as required, to support implementation of communication activities and to identify where adaptations might be needed ;
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Education :

• Master’s degree in Journalism, Political Science, International Affairs or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience ; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience :

• Experience in Media and Communications ;
• Experience in preparing clear and concise reports ;
• Minimum of one-year experience on USAID Stabilization Programmes will be a distinct advantage ;

• Good level of computer literacy.

Languages :

• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish ;
• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Somali, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Note :

With frequent travel to Somalia and possible relocation to Somalia if and when the situation is conducive.

Desirable Competencies :

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 wherever possible ;
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2 :

• Teamwork : develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results ;
• Delivering results : produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes ;
• Managing and sharing knowledge : continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and ;

• Accountability : takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work ;
• Communication : encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2 :

• Leadership : provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential ;
• Empowering others & building trust : creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential ;
• Strategic thinking and vision : works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link : here

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other :

• Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile ;
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation ;
• The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible ;
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

How to apply :

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 21 March 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement ;
• In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed ;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period :

• From 08.03.2019 to 21.03.2019 ;
• Requisition: SVN2019/80(P)-StrategicCommunication&MediaOfficer(P2)-IOMSomaliainNairobi,Kenya ;
• (55866245) Released ;
• Posting: Posting NC55866246 (55866246) Released.

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