Vacancy No.:IOMSO/049/12
Position Title: Health Communications
Consultant
Duty Station: IOM Somalia, based in Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel to
Somalia
Duration of Appointment: August 2012 to March 2013
General Functions:- Working under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission IOM
Somalia, and under the direct supervision of Health Programme Officer-Somalia,
in close collaboration and consultation with Public Information and Reports
Officer – Somalia as well as IOM National Programme Office based in Puntland
and the IOM sub-offices in Somaliland and Puntland, in coordination with the
Somali Unit in Nairobi and colleagues in the IOM regional support team for
health, the incumbent will enhance the visibility of IOM Somalia in particular
MHD projects through the following responsibilities:
Essential Functions:-
- Developing
IEC materials for WASH and psychosocial projects.
- Developing a
migration health communications strategy.
- Photographing
events, workshops and projects and assisting to draft write-ups;
- Developing a
Digital Photo Library for IOM Somalia.
- Compiling,
vetting, organizing, editing, and captioning digital images from across
the region for IOM Somalia’s Digital Photo Library.
- Overseeing
production of multi-media content that showcases the impact of IOM’s work
in the field.
- Developing
content for IOM Somalia’s social media networks.
- Overseeing
editing, designing, and production of ad-hoc IOM Somalia publications like
reports, magazines, info sheets and project briefs.
- Updating IOM
Regional and global website with content provided by IOM Somalia programme
managers.
- Assisting to
create branded communication materials using Adobe InDesign.
- Developing
and maintaining a comprehensive database of media contacts, quality
printers, and external partners.
Deliverables
- Production
of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials for migration
health.
- Draft of
Migration Health Communication Strategy.
- Development
of Digital Photo Library.
- Development
and maintenance of database for communications materials.
Payment Schedule
- On the last
day of each month in exchange for monthly performance evaluation and
monthly reports.
Desirable Qualifications
Languages Skills
- Excellent
spoken and written English.
- Knowledge of
Somali an asset.
Education
- Completed
degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
Experience
- At least one
year of progressive experience working on migration health communications
in the UN systems.
- Experience
in coordinating communications outputs across various programmes.
- Experience
in working on Somali-based programmes and projects.
Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrated
strong technical capacity in health communication.
- The ability
to edit, catalogue and take quality photographs.
- Knowledge of
image copyright agreements and ethics.
- Excellent
writing skills.
- Familiarity
with standard office applications and Adobe products.
- Experience
in updating content management systems (CMS) a distinct advantage.
- Attention to
detail and brand awareness is mandatory.
- A pro-active
self-starter with creative flair.
- Experience
in, or a strong desire to grasp issues relating to migration health.
- Ability to
work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and
professional backgrounds.
- Fluency in
written and verbal English.
- Demonstrated
ability to identify, approach, and coordinate with stakeholders of diverse
backgrounds and levels of expertise.
- Ability to
work independently, with flexibility.
- Ability to
work in a team and good interpersonal skills.
Reporting: The incumbent will report to Health Programme Officer-Somalia
on regular basis to assess
the progress of the exercise.
the progress of the exercise.
Fees payable: USD.1,500 to USD.2,000
(depending on the qualification and experience); inclusive of DSA and other
benefits except for benefits (such as DSA) when travelling outside duty
station.
Mode of Application: Submit Cover Letter and CV including daytime
telephone and email address to:
International Organization
for Migration (IOM),
Human Resources
Department,
PO Box 55040-00200
Nairobi
or send by email to
hrnairobi@iom.int.
Closing Date: 25 June 2012
