Deputy Director, Department of Media and Communications (P) at IOM

Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Strategies, Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Crisis Management, Content Development, Social Media Management, Brand Management, Cross-Cultural Communication, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Networking, Advocacy

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 18611 Position Title: Deputy Director, Department of Media and Communications Duty Station City: Geneva Duty Station Country: Switzerland Grade: P-5 Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension) Recruiting Type: Professional Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension Closing date: 18 February 2026 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. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 1. Internal candidates 2. External female candidates: 3. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Context Under the overall supervision of the Senior Director for Strategy and External Engagement (SEE), and the direct supervision of the Spokesperson and Director of Media and Communications (DMC), and in close collaboration with the units of Department of Media and Communications in Headquarters (HQ), Geneva, different Regional, Global and Country Offices of IOM, as well as different departments at HQ, the Deputy Director, Department of Media and Communications will be responsible and accountable for formulating and implementing the Organization's internal and external communication strategies in addition to deputizing for Spokesperson and Director of the DMC.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Director will be responsible for formulating and implementing the Organization's internal and external communication strategies. They will also deputize for the Spokesperson and Director of the Department of Media and Communications.