Communications Officer (Private Sector Engagement) at IOM

Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications Strategy, Private Sector Engagement, Corporate Communications, Donor Relations, Content Creation, Digital Media, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Donor Engagement, Social Media Monitoring, Stakeholder Engagement, Writing, Editing, Project Management, Content Management Systems, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture]. Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position. Context Under the overall supervision of the Head of Editorial and direct supervision of the Communications Officer (Thematic), and technical supervision of the Head of the Strategic Support Unit, Private Sector Partnerships' Division(PSP), the Communications Officer (Private Sector Engagement) is accountable and responsible for supporting the design and implementation of effective communication strategies and activities to promote IOM’s private sector fundraising efforts, namely for corporates and foundations, as well as the Goodwill Ambassador Programme (GWA) and celebrity engagement, ensuring visibility and facilitating information flow among stakeholders. The Department of Media and Communications (DMC) at IOM is dedicated to managing and promoting global communications efforts across IOM Headquarters in Geneva and regional offices worldwide. The DMC provides essential media relations support, manages IOM’s global social media presence, curates content, drives branding, and leads global awareness campaigns. As the communications team grows and evolves, there is a need to further develop the creation of compelling and engaging content that captures the work and impact of IOM. The PSP builds partnerships with the private sector that enable IOM's strategic priorities and engage the private sector as a key stakeholder in migration through impactful and innovative partnerships. PSP leads strategic outreach and engagement with the private sector and provides Headquarters, Regional and Country Offices with assistance and expertise relating to initiating, establishing and maintaining partnerships with the private sector. PSP is responsible for the development and implementation of IOM’s Private Sector Strategy which provides a framework for how IOM engages with the private sector to support safe, orderly and regular migration. PSP oversees engagement with the private sector, establishes and coordinates IOM’s private sector partnerships due diligence process, builds staff capacity in private sector partnership-building and oversees the Goodwill Ambassador programme and celebrity engagement programme.

Responsibilities

The Communications Officer is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of communication strategies to promote IOM’s private sector fundraising efforts, including corporate and foundation engagement, the Goodwill Ambassador Programme, and celebrity engagement. This role ensures visibility and facilitates information flow among various stakeholders within the Department of Media and Communications.