National Multimedia and Digital Content Officer at IOM

Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audio-visual production, Motion design, Art direction, Digital media, Video editing, Graphic design, Animation, Photography, Videography, Adobe creative suite, Final cut, Media engagement, Public information, Communication, Content curation

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 internal and external candidates. 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, internal and internal-equivalent candidates [https://www.iom.int/resources/iom-candidate-tier-systems] as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates. Organizational Context and Scope The IOM Regional Office for West and Central Africa (RO Dakar), based in Dakar, provides strategic coordination, technical support, and oversight to 22 country offices across the region. Our work spans migrant protection, humanitarian response, border governance, migration health, labour mobility, and policy coordination. The RO Dakar partners with governments, regional bodies like ECOWAS and ECCAS, and civil society to promote safe, orderly, and humane migration. Through various initiatives, we deliver evidence-based analysis, support crisis response, and foster regional dialogue, ensuring that migration benefits both migrants and societies while upholding human rights and dignity. RO Dakar's Media and Communications team consists of dedicated communications professionals who support the Regional Office and country missions across West and Central Africa. The team provides guidance and assistance on media engagement and public information matters to RO Dakar, ensuring effective outreach throughout the region. Responsible for managing relationships with regional and international media, the team oversees RO Dakar’s social media channels and website, curates content The IOM Regional Office for West and Central Africa (RO Dakar), based in Dakar, provides strategic coordination, technical support, and oversight to 22 country offices across the region. Our work spans migrant protection, humanitarian response, border governance, migration health, labour mobility, and policy coordination. The RO Dakar partners with governments, regional bodies like ECOWAS and ECCAS, and civil society to promote safe, orderly, and humane migration. Through various initiatives, we deliver evidence-based analysis, support crisis response, and foster regional dialogue, ensuring that migration benefits both migrants and societies while upholding human rights and dignity. RO Dakar's Media and Communications team consists of dedicated communications professionals who support the Regional Office and country missions across West and Central Africa. The team provides guidance and assistance on media engagement and public information matters to RO Dakar, ensuring effective outreach throughout the region. Responsible for managing relationships with regional and international media, the team oversees RO Dakar’s social media channels and website, curates content from country offices for publication on these platforms, maintains institutional branding, and leads regional information campaigns. The RO Dakar team produces a variety of print and multimedia materials tailored for diverse audiences to promote awareness and understanding of IOM’s work in the region. Their efforts reinforce IOM’s role as a leading UN agency in migration and advocate for the rights and well-being of migrants across West and Central Africa. Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and direct supervision of the Senior Media and Communications Officer, the incumbent will provide production support services to assist with RO Dakar audiovisual regional production and related communication activities.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will provide production support services for audiovisual regional production and related communication activities. They will manage relationships with media, oversee social media channels, and curate content from country offices to support regional outreach.