VAC-12321 Public Information and Media Assistant

Under the direct supervision of the Head of PDSU OIC and in close coordination with the Programme Support and Public Information Associate, the candidate will lead the overall media engagement, visibility and public information response in relation to IOM activities in the East of Libya, with particular focus to the Storm Daniel Emergency and Recovery Response.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities;

1. Produce content for international audiences in the form of
   assisting to develop press notes and creating visual human-interest
   stories from the field with particular focus on Storm Daniel emergency
   response.

1. Visit the field  in the East to
   collect photographs, video clips, beneficiaries’ stories and program
   descriptions that highlight IOM Libya’s presence and overall strategy for
   the Mission’s publications and communication channels;

1. On a weekly basis capture and edit photos and videos about IOM
   activities, and produce at least one finalized story to be posted on the
   Mission’s social media platforms each week;

1. On a monthly basis collect, edit, and produce a video story about
   IOM activities related to specific project or donor specific requirement;

1. Provide general advice on content sharing and ways to engage public
   and followers with the organization’s different platforms for a growing
   audience;

1. Supports digital campaigns in the East in support of IOM’s
   interventions and beneficiaries – in collaboration with other
   communication offices, if needed;

1. Monitor social media channels, and flag any issues of concern to
   the PI team, including negative mentions and misreporting, and propose
   ways to respond appropriately;

1. Be responsible for building a pool of photos and videos of IOM
   activities on a timely basis; make sure that IOM Libya at all times has
   access to latest high-quality photos about the field activities;

1. Contribute to the inclusion of appropriate gender awareness in IOM
   Libya PI material;

1. Support PI training for field staff in the East and the South on
   photography, story collection and videography, and build internal PI
   capacity;

1. Work closely with IOM Libya operational colleagues to cover IOM
   activities with text and audio-visual material, including for visiting
   detention centres and other relevant locations;

1. Review the media materials produced by the PI team for
   finalization.

1. Identify relevant media/communications opportunities to promote IOM
   Libya’s work in Libya, with particular focus on the East and the Storm
   Daniel Response;

1. Ensure consistent visibility of IOM Libya’s activities in the field
   and produced material;

1. Ensure donor visibility in line with donor guidelines;

1. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Head of PDSU (Public Information/ PDSU)

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following
values and competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural
  differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical
  standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational
  principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability
  to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises
  careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective
  collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize
  results.
• Delivering results: produces
  and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is
  action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share
  knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability:takes ownership for achieving the
  Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and
  delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and
  open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring
  and motivational way.

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SKILLS 

·Effective
organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and plans, ability to
work under pressure and cope with deadlines;

·Good written
and spoken communications skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to work in
a multi-cultural environment.