Graphic Designer and Communication Assistant

Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division, the overall supervision of the Programme Support Officer (TRD) and the direct supervision of the National Communication Officer, the successful candidate will perform the following duties.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the development and implementation of communication and visibility strategy for TRD projects.
2. Contribute to the development of communication materials, press briefing notes and social media updates, showcasing IOM’s work in line with donor visibility requirements and IOM guidelines.
3. Produce content in the form of programme descriptions, human interest stories, photographs and video clips for international and local audiences; demonstrate cultural awareness, social sensitivity and respect for privacy when interviewing and working with affected populations.
4. Graphically design communication materials for TRD according to IOM media and branding guidelines and with innovative approaches to enhance visibility and impact.
5. Brief TRD’s Communications Officer and colleagues regarding visibility requests; identify communication opportunities and make suggestions for communication products.
6. Coordinate closely with the mission’s PI unit to facilitate synergy and complementarity of IOM Iraq’s overall communication strategies and products.
7. Monitor and report on the results of TRD’s communication activities, including social media campaigns, events and any feedback received on communication products.
8. Assist with the organization of any events, meetings, etc. in the context of the programme activities and TRD’s external communications.
9. Support the translation, copy edit and review of documents in English, Arabic and Kurdish in close cooperation with the translator, the National Communications Officer and relevant programme staff.
10. Initiate and support any administrative procedures required for TRD communication activities, in close coordination with the National Communication Officer.
11. Support the coordination of TRD communication materials with partners as relevant.
12. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the project manager.
13. Undertake travel in Iraq as a request.

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20240502160103/0u93M6LEYoTWcpSyajfgrv2zn     

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.