Head of Newsroom

vor 2 Wochen

Genf GE, Schweiz International Organization for Migration Vollzeit

Position Title**: Head of Newsroom**
Duty Station**: Geneva, Switzerland**

Classification**: Professional Staff, Grade P4**
Type of Appointment**: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension**
Estimated Start Date**: As soon as possible**

Closing Date**: 11 September 2024**
- 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 work environment. Read more about diversity and

Applications are welcome from first
- Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;_
- Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic_
- Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia_
- (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis;_
- Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;_
- Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu_

**_ Context:_**

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of the Department of Media &
Communications and in close collaboration with the Director of the Department of Media &
Communications Department (DMC) and colleagues in Geneva, different regional offices as well
as Global Offices, the Head of Newsroom will contribute to the formulation and implementation
of creative communication strategies to promote IOM and raise awareness of migration in the
media and among the general public.

**_Core Functions / Responsibilities:_**

1. Production editor for a team that produces and edits daily communication materials in English
for IOM external media, including Migration Newsdesk daily publication as well as press briefing
notes and associated social media content.

2. Coordinate awareness raising, community engagement, feedback and staff digital
engagement projects across IOM platforms worldwide.

3. Gather, prepare and disseminate public information on IOM's activities worldwide in written
reports in English and verbally as a spokesperson in English.Provide editorial and technical
leadership across IOM missions and regional offices, Global Offices and HQ in all aspects of
media and communications, including the development of promotional materials and advocacy
campaigns.

4. Serve as a spokesperson at UN media briefings in Geneva and if necessary during
emergencies in the field.

5. Strengthen links with national and international media to promote the work of IOM by
providing high quality, professional responses to media enquiries related to IOM programmes
and policies and, more broadly, on migration.

6. Liaise with IOM missions worldwide and with the media relations and communication
departments of partner organisations, primarily the UN, to promote IOM visibility.

7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

**_ Required Qualifications and Experience:_**

**Education**
- Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic

institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

**Experience**
- Experience in international journalism, including coverage of international organizations;
- Experience in managing busy newsroom and team.
- Previous experience in editing, graphic design, online communications and social media skills.

**Skills**

Organization; and,
- Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

**Languages**

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another
official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.

**Notes**

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

**_ Required Competencies:_**

**Values** - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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 peo

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