Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate daily KCO communications activities in an assigned area or areas, such as regular unit updates, social media content, press briefing notes, factsheets, briefs, and success stories and/or public affairs while ensuring high quality work and the accurate completion of communications activities.
2. Support the efficient provision of communication services by providing accurate, clear and courteous information to individuals and units including identifying communication challenges and providing potential solutions. .
3. In relation to supporting the units and PMs, verify that the information provided by the units and PMs is up to date, relevant and accessible to all persons, including to at-risk individuals, and that the staff members providing the information are adequately trained.IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and Externalcandidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
4. Coordinate activities related to public affairs in the KCO mission including, as assigned, planning, developing, designing, producing, and distributing communication and visibility materials for beneficiaries, IOM, partners and donors, including print, audio, visual and online materials.
5. Ensure relevant databases and communication platforms are updated in in a timely and effective manner with communications-related content.
6. Utilizing reports and other oversight mechanisms, oversee regular quality checks of communications-related data in KCO communication platforms to ensure the accuracy and clarity of information shared with individuals as well as t compliance with all SOPs.Proactively address communications-related backlogs or other issues in KCO in coordination with respective units and PMs
7. Provide regular reports on the work being accomplished to the Project Focal Point/unit PMs, Communications unit and/or supervisors and team members.
8. Liaise with other teams and units in the office including field offices to prepare unitstatistics and report regularly to management on relevant updates.
9. Train communications team members in KCO to manage communications activities, update websites and communication platforms and other databases accurately and supervise communications team members and activities efficiently and effectively.
10. Undertake duty travel as needed to participate in communications-related activities, for meetings and for training.
11. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the KCO country strategy, programmestrategy, communication strategy, SOPs as well as the ability to remain professional, impartial, and unbiased during all interactions with colleagues and partners including participating in the development of and implementation of the SOPs as needed.
12. Maintain and promote the confidentiality and integrity of all -related information by implementing control procedures in line with the standards of conduct and data protection rules. Alert the project focal points and management of any non-compliance to SOPs or codes of conduct by staff members.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
1. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Information Management, or related field with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
2. Master’s degree in above or related field.

Experience
1. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; previous experience in SAP is a distinct advantage.
2. Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way.
3. Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things; and,
4. Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application by sending a Motivation Letter and the updated CV to the email address hrnairobi@iom.int  referring to this advertisement. Closing Date: 20 February 2023 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


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