Communications Assistant – Міжнародна організація з міграції, Представництво в Україні

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title: Communications Assistant

Duty Station: Kyiv, Ukraine

Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G4

Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 13 April 2022

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. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context: 

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the Policy, Liaison and Project Development Coordinator, and the direct supervision of the National Communications Officer, the Communications Assistant will contribute to the successful implementation of IOM Ukraine’s communications and outreach activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities: 

1. To draft content for IOM Ukraine’s social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter), including, but not limited to, social media marketing (SMM) support of the IOM humanitarian response and counter-trafficking efforts.
2. To contribute to IOM HQ social media communication by drafting unique content and by adapting IOM global messages for local audiences in Ukraine.
3. To perform social media analytics to track and enhance IOM Ukraine social presence. Analyze and improve metrics for social media campaign effectiveness.
4. To create banners, posters, and other visuals for social media as well as infosheets, using professional graphic design programmes in line with IOM brandbook guidelines. Applying skills of information processing and representation for creating infographics.
5. To assist with operational communication by responding to beneficiaries/followers’ requests in social media messengers and suggesting proactive outreach ideas. 
6. To prepare media monitoring reports on the issues relevant for IOM Ukraine’s scope of work and expertise, including, but not limited to, the monthly migration news digest.
7. To perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High school diploma/certificate with at least four years of relevant work experience

OR

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Journalism, Social or Political Sciences or related fields from an accredited institution with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience 

• Experience in media, PR, and administrative duties;
• Knowledge of the work of international organizations, humanitarian and development context is an advantage.
• Confident writing and editing skills in Ukrainian and English.
• Confident use of professional graphic design programmes (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator) and Publisher. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the social media algorithms, ability to analyze the target audience needs and develop targeted and clear messages based on audience’s needs.

Languages

Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian is required.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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

• 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 innovate.
• 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.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications on IOM Personal History Form (iom.org.ua/sites/default/files/personal_history_form_0.xls) to [email protected]  by 13 April 2022 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 06.04.2022 to 13.04.2022.