Chief, News and Media Division

vor 2 Wochen

Fribourg, Schweiz International Organization for Migration Vollzeit

Position Title**: Chief, News and Media Division**
Duty Station**: Geneva, Switzerland**

Classification**: Professional Staff, Grade P5**
Type of Appointment**: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension**
Estimated Start Date**: As soon as possible**

Closing Date**: 26 May 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; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo_
- (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland;_
- Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); 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; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu_

**_ Context:_**

The Department of Media and Communications (MCD) is comprised of experienced
communications professionals based in Geneva and Manila.

The News and Media Team provides advice and support on media and public information
issues to the Executive Office, Offices, Departments and Divisions at Headquarters, Regional
Offices, and Country Offices worldwide.

It is responsible for global media relations, crisis management and advocacy, and produces a
variety of on
- and off-line content to enhance awareness of IOM, its operations, policies, and
data among diverse audiences.

MCD manages IOM’s Global website and social media accounts, its institutional branding, and
the development of innovative digital tools.

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Department of Media and Communications and in
close collaboration with Media & Communications branches globally, the Chief, News and
Media Division will be the lead focal point at IOM’s Headquarters for the organization’s media
and formulate and implement creative communication strategies to promote IOM and raise
awareness of migration in the media and among the general public. In addition, the successful
ranging from media personnel, humanitarian actors etc. as well as well as staff from other UN
organizations in the context of disseminating information and gathering support for IOM’s
activities.

**_ Core Functions / Responsibilities:_**

1. Work with and provide strategic advice to the Director, Department of Media and
Communications to develop and implement the annual media plan which will feed into the
organisational communications strategy and IOM’s Strategic Plan.

2. Manage the IOM headquarters (HQ) Press Office Team including handling of media requests
and proactive media outreach - identifying media opportunities, preparing press releases, and
selling into global, press, broadcast, and trade media, managing the arrangements for
interviews between staff and the media.

3. Provide editorial and technical leadership across IOM Country and Regional Offices and HQ,
including overseeing the development of promotional materials and advocacy campaigns.

4. Manage and develop the media relations by working closely with both internal and external
stakeholders.

5. Write and update proactive communication materials including key messaging and media
briefings ensuring the organisation is well informed and supported to talk confidently about IOM
issues.

6. Strengthen relationships with national and international media outlets to promote the work of
IOM by providing high-quality responses to media enquiries related to IOM programmes policies
and, more broadly, on migration issues, enhancing IOM’s visibility and credibility.

7. Liaise with IOM Offices worldwide and partner organizations to promote IOM’s visibility and
collaboration on communications initiatives. Coordinate with media relations and communication
departments to amplify IOM's messaging and outreach efforts.

8. Ensure accuracy of external materials and provide formal sign off as necessary.

9. Gather, prepare, and disseminate public information on IOM's activities worldwide.

10. When necessary, serve as an IOM spokesperson.

11. Provide user and audience expertise into planning cycles and strategic decisions that
influence the creation of media products and propositions.

12. Monitor and evaluate IOM's activity against KPI targets.

13. Provide reports to the Director, Department of Media and Communications on achievements
against KPIs and priorities.

14. Keep abreast with communications industry best practice and developments.

15. Manage and operate within the agreed business plan and budget.

16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

**_ Required Qualificatio

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