Context
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, founded as OIE) is the intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide. WOAH was created on the 25th of January 1924. Its headquarters are based in Paris. It has 183 Member Countries and is represented on 5 continents by 13 Representations in total www.woah.org |
Positioning and reporting
Under the authority of WOAH Director General and the direct supervision of WOAH Regional Representative for Europe based in Moscow, the Regional Communication Officer will work in close collaboration with WOAH Sub-regional Representations in Astana and Brussels and the Global Communication Department, based at WOAH Headquarters in Paris. |
Job purpose
The Regional Communications Officer optimises awareness of WOAH and understanding of its mandate by ensuring communication around its regional activities. He/she is responsible for developing and implementing regional communication strategies to promote WOAH activities, in line with the global communication vision and narrative. He/she is in charge of producing or coordinating the production of regional communication tools aligned with target groups and raising awareness of both general public and technical audiences. |
Missions and activities
Provide technical support to the Regional Representation for Europe: Develop communication strategies in Europe in line with WOAH global communication vision: Deploy various communication media to disseminate core messages: Oversee development of communication materials by external providers: Design and implement risk communication capacity building activities: Any other tasks assigned by the Regional Representative |
Expériences / Formation
Qualifications and Experience
– Degree in communication, social science, journalism, law, political science, social sciences, international relations or veterinary science.
– Postgraduate diploma in communications, business administration, public relations, or animal health will be taken as advantage.
– At least ten years of professional experience in the communication, journalism, public relation, or media areas.
– Experience working internationally or in multi-cultural environment.
– Experience in communication projects management.
– Experience in developing and delivering digital communication products.
Additional experience
– Experience in public health and/or veterinary public health.
– Experience of working in Europe.
Requirements
Technical skills:
– Strong computer skills in a Microsoft environment, including Word, Excel, OneDrive, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as a good knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.
– Strong project management and editorial skills.
– Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
– Excellent command of Russian, both written and spoken.
Additional competencies:
– Experience in communication and public relations.
– Proficiency in web-based applications (WordPress) and digital platforms (such as Mailchimp, Survey Monkey).
– Familiarity with multimedia production tools (design software, video editing, and other visual digital technology).
– Knowledge of another WOAH official language (Spanish or French) would be considered as advantage.
Interpersonal skills:
– Excellent communication skills;
– Accuracy and attention to details;
– Willingness and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
– Proven effective organisational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner, defining priorities and meeting deadlines;
– High sense of confidentiality;
– Capacity to work autonomously and to take ownership of tasks.
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Working conditions
Based at the WOAH Regional Representation in Moscow.
The post is a full time (40 hours per week) and it requires long hours in a seated position at a computer.
– Type of contract: WOAH Staff
– Duration: 1 year renewable.
– Location: WOAH Regional Representation in Moscow.
– Salary: Monthly gross: 2500-3000 EUR per month (commensurate with qualifications and experience) – 25 days annual leave – Relocation allowance (eligibility for allowances depend on the staff member’s specific circumstances)
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Working conditions
Based at the WOAH Regional Representation in Moscow.
The post is a full time (40 hours per week) and it requires long hours in a seated position at a computer.
– Type of contract: WOAH Staff
– Duration: 1 year renewable.
– Location: WOAH Regional Representation in Moscow.
– Salary: Monthly gross: 2500-3000 EUR per month (commensurate with qualifications and experience) – 25 days annual leave – Relocation allowance (eligibility for allowances depend on the staff member’s specific circumstances)
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