World Health Organization
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Job Description
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In the context of WHO’s 13th General Programme of Work (GPW) and its triple-billion strategy,the incumbent would be supervised by the WR, and will facilitate and coordinate communication activities and products pertaining to WCO interventions in the country.With the support of the WHO AFRO, he/she will play a key role in providing visibility and build support for the WCO, as well as disseminating health information and managing the WCO’s reputation. The communications officer will facilitate the production of a range of communication products, as requested, including, but not limited to social media updates, posters, flyers, information leaflets, website updates, video stories and interviews, feature articles and press releases.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform all, or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office. In coordination with the regional and/or headquarters communication focal points, develop and guide the implementation of communication strategies and plans to advance advocacy for, and awareness of, the programmes and achievements of WHO at country level.Ensure the implementation of the WHO corporate (global and regional) communication strategy. Identify marketable subjects/success stories and develop communications and advocacy products.
Establish office processes for content identification. Ensure optimal outreach and product dissemination to target audiences in suitable media channels and platforms, including social media. Organize media events, campaigns, and media technical briefings, coordinating between media and WHO experts, as required. Prepare communication and advocacy products and statements to be used by partnerships focal points, where available, in encouraging the funding of health sector initiatives. Build and maintain productive networks and contacts with the press/media and key, national communication counterparts to ensure positive and optimal coverage of WHO’s work. Manage the development/updating of content and stakeholder linkages for the WHO country office website, as well as sensitive design and delivery of effective social-media engagements.
Ensure regular media monitoring, and track audience and target group perceptions of the organization. Identify information deficits and develop strategies to address these deficiencies; manage risk-mitigation communications Collaborate with national stakeholders, development and other strategic partners and United Nations Information Officers, to produce and disseminate information on national health strategies. Advocate for organizational priorities, foster related initiatives and represent WHO in the United Nations Communication Group Deliver specialized emergency or multi hazard risk communications, social mobilization and advocacy plans, during public health crises, emergencies, and outbreaks. Advise country office leadership on strategic external and internal communications and country office staff on communication related matters.12. Conduct and coordinate communication and media-sensitization-related training for WHO country office staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Essential: A university degree( bachelor’s) in a relevant field (such as communications, journalism, marketing, political or international relations or health communications).
- Desirable: Formal qualification in public health. Courses in communication techniques and/or graphic design,visual language in the use of social media. Training in risk communication.
Experience
- Essential: A minimum of five years of work experience relevant to the position (developing and delivering communications services and products, social media and graphic design, delivering media and communications services for a multilateral or public international organization).
- Desirable: Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained in an international context.
Skills
Knowledge and/or skills in:
- Strategic communications planning and implementation on public health and/or international development issues.Web-based communications, marketing, and outreach activities. Developing and implementing communication/media products and approaches Excellent oral and written communication Developing and implementing messaging and positioning for partnerships for an organization. Promoting an organizational brand in virtual communities and networks.Eliciting and communicating programme success stories.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of WHO /United Nations agencies programmes and practices. Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals in the national context. Experience of developing messaging and positioning for partnerships for a national/international organization.
Use of Language Skills
- Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
- Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.
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Establish office processes for content identification. Ensure optimal outreach and product dissemination to target audiences in suitable media channels and platforms, including social media. Organize media events, campaigns, and media technical briefings, coordinating between media and WHO experts, as required. Prepare communication and advocacy products and statements to be used by partnerships focal points, where available, in encouraging the funding of health sector initiatives. Build and maintain productive networks and contacts with the press/media and key, national communication counterparts to ensure positive and optimal coverage of WHO’s work. Manage the development/updating of content and stakeholder linkages for the WHO country office website, as well as sensitive design and delivery of effective social-media engagements.
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