Spokesperson and Director Department of Media and Communications (D) at IOM

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Strategies, Internal Communication, External Communication, Digital Advertising, Fundraising Initiatives, Stakeholder Engagement, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Crisis Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Advocacy, Partnership Development, Messaging, Transparency

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 16982 Position Title: Spokesperson and Director Department of Media and Communications Duty Station City: Geneva Duty Station Country: Switzerland Grade: D-1 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: 9 October 2025 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 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: Internal candidates External female candidates 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 and female candidates. Context Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director, Office of Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications (OPAC), and in coordination with Senior Management and IOM Regional and Country Offices worldwide, the Spokesperson and Director, Department of Media and Communications is responsible and accountable for the overall formulation and implementation of the Organization's internal and external communication strategies. This includes overseeing internal communication across the Organization, ensuring consistent, transparent and timely messaging to staff worldwide, as well as strengthening engagement with private sector partners on digital advertising campaigns and fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

The Spokesperson and Director is responsible for formulating and implementing the Organization's internal and external communication strategies. This includes overseeing internal communication and strengthening engagement with private sector partners.