Global Media and Communications Officer (P) at IOM

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium -

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

Strategic Communications, Media Strategy, Public Information, Drafting Policy Documents, Liaison, Migration Governance, Advocacy, Social Media, Journalism, Editing, Judgment, Report Preparation, Oracle

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] Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 1. Internal candidates 2. 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. Organizational Context and Scope Under the direct supervision of the Director, Global Office (GO) in Brussels and and in close coordination with the Director, Department of Media and Communications (DMC) in HQ, the Global Media and Communications Officer will lead the Global Office’s Media and Communications Unit (MCU) to support IOM’s strategic communications and engagement with the European Union (EU). They will be responsible for GO Brussels’ strategic communications, media strategy and engagement as well as technical media and communications advice and support to Country Offices (COs), Regional Offices (ROs), and GO colleagues on IOM-EU cooperation and EU migration policy. Guided by a strategic communications approach that reflect the roles and priorities of GO in Brussels and IOM’s Strategic Plan, they will manage GO communication activities to enhance IOM’s visibility by strategically positioning the Organization within the EU conversation about migration, particularly with the media; support GO Brussels advocacy efforts; and promote IOM-EU cooperation around the world through timely and strategic outreach via media, social media, and other public communications channels.

Responsibilities

The Global Media and Communications Officer will lead the Global Office’s Media and Communications Unit to support strategic communications and engagement with the European Union, focusing on media strategy and providing technical advice to various IOM offices regarding EU cooperation and migration policy. Responsibilities include managing communication activities to enhance IOM's visibility within the EU migration conversation, supporting advocacy efforts, and promoting IOM-EU cooperation globally through strategic outreach.