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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.

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director for ECA and direct supervision of the Senior Regional Media and Communications Officer; and in close collaboration with the global communications team, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following responsibilities.

1. Gather, draft and disseminate public information on IOM activities in the Vienna RO region both in writing and verbally.
2. Draft, edit and produce public information materials for IOM press briefing notes, regular newsletters, website and social media in clear and concise English, and facilitate appropriate gender awareness in all IOM communications.
3. Coordinate closely with staff at Headquarters, Regional thematic experts and  field staff on media, public information, event management and visibility issues.
4. Provide logistical and technical support for the promotion of IOM global campaigns and UN-led campaigns, including coordination with United Nations and other interlocutors.
5. Consolidate and build capacity of the virtual communications team through regular virtual meetings.
6. Draft and exhibit content to showcase IOM activities at external events.
7. Collaborate closely with field staff to produce content in the form of human-interest stories from the field, photographs and video clips for an international audience.
8. Contribute to the development and dissemination of appropriate awareness raising, communicating with communities and media resources for crisis-affected communities in specific contexts, particularly relating to climate change.
9. Contribute to the timely and efficient publication and distribution of media content on the regional website iom.int and via other IOM media channels, websites, social media etc.
10. Provide various inputs on IOM activities and events for IOM’s social media presence on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other online networks.
11. Contribute to the development of new communications initiatives such as podcasts, infographics, etc.
12. Contribute to the development and strengthening of links with international and local media that promote IOM’s work and reputation. Liaise with media counterparts in governmental and non-governmental partner agencies. Participate in interagency media and communication working groups to encourage information flow and community engagement activities across agencies.
13. Provide staff training sessions on communications best practices both virtually and in Person, including but not limited to the Global Migration Media academy.
14. Monitor media and highlight trending humanitarian-related topics to relevant regional contexts to staff both in HQs and the field.
15. Perform other duties as required.

Education: 

• High School Degree/Certificate with seven years of relevant professional experience, or;
• University degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience: 

• Experience in a PI role at a UN or similar agency and/or experience in working for a news media organization.

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrated high competency as a writer, editor in English;
• Knowledge of graphic design, web, social media and video production;
• Familiarity with international organizations;
• Familiarity with migration-related issues in the region advantageous;
• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure with minimum supervision;
• Attention to detail and ability to organize;
• Self-motivated and objective driven.

Languages:

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

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

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