Avis de recrutement : OIM recrute un(e) Assistant(e) principale en communication au Sénégal.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Provide inputs for the development of a Network’s regional communications and advocacy strategy, in coordination with the Network’s secretariat, and implement communication, visibility and advocacy activities in support of the Regional UNNM and the MECC regional Unit;
- Support IOM’s efforts in the priority areas of the Regional UNNM for West and Central Africa by providing communication and advocacy support to the Regional UNNM for WCA and its related workstreams;
- In close coordination with the RPLO, serve as technical Focal Point for IOM in and convener of the Joint Advocacy and Communication Workstream of the Regional UNNM and coordinate the liaison with the communication unit of the UNNM Secretariat and the UNNM country networks for WCA;
- Support IOM’s communication efforts in engaging concretely the donors on Migration Environment and Climate Change in West and Central Africa;
- Develop visibility materials such as info sheets, situation reports and other materials for the regional UNNM, policy unit and the regional MECC Unit;
- Draft social media messages and compile materials for social media packages for the regional UNNM, policy unit and the regional MECC Unit;
- Participate in coordination meetings with government counterparts, NGOs and other stakeholders in close coordination with the supervisors;
- Support drafting and publication of press notes and stories on topics relevant to IOM’s Regional Strategy in West and Central Africa;
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Completed University Degree from an accredited institution in international relations, communications, journalism, social science, humanitarian affairs or related field and 4 years of work experience in related fields;
- Or a High school certificate and six years of professional experience in a communication, media engagement.
Experience:
- Experience in fields that includes written submissions of standard befitting an international organization is essential;
- Knowledge and understanding of social and development issues as well as general migration and climate change related issues.
How to apply:
Interested internal and external candidates are invited to submit their applications by e-mail to [email protected] , indicating: « ROWCA-HR-23-006-SVN, Senior Communication Assistant» in the subject line.
For applications to be considered, applicants are asked to submit applications with a cover letter (no more than one page long) specifying motivation and qualifications for applying, as well as a detailed resume/CV, functional e-mail address and mobile telephone number. Incomplete applications will automatically be rejected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting Period:
From 05 to 19 april 2023