World Health Organization Communication Officer Job

Description Of Duties

• With excellent skills in communication, media relations and content production, and in collaboration with other clusters of the WHO Country Office, the WHO Regional Office for Africa, the Ministry of Health and collaborating partners, the communications officer will fulfil the following duties:
• Develop, implement and evaluate the WHO country office communications strategy and evaluate the country office annual plan for communication activities. In collaboration with WHO country office staff and regional office communications department, produce communication material and media tools, including written stories, photographs, video and other audio-visual and print material, for inclusion in country, regional and headquarters reports, websites, brochures and other communications products.
• Maintain WHO country office presence through regular posts and engagement on social media platforms and channels, including the web. Develop and provide the content for all such messages/posts and ensure the appropriate use of the WHO branding in all communications.
• Review the national media landscape.
• Develop close relations with press and media at national level.
• Propose and arrange press briefings, conferences, and other press visibility events.
• Conduct regular monitoring of media; produce summary for WR and respond to local and international media enquiries. Provide external communications support to the WR’shigh-level political advocacy, including country visits, conferences, meetings and other events.
• Provide editorial support to produce country office publications, including annual and quarterly reports, as required.
• Conduct regular communications training and/or briefings for WHO staff members and provide information and communication support on major public health interventions and events.
• Represent WHO’s communications function with other stakeholders, including Ministry of Health, UN agencies other health partners.
• Perform other related responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor/s.

Required Qualifications
Education

• Essential: University degree in Communication, Journalism and Public relations, Marketing, or other related disciplines
• Desirable: Certificate in Graphic Design and Knowledge in social media applications.

Experience

• Essential: Have at least two years’ experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism and or Public Relations.
• Desirable: Experience in UN or nongovernmental organizations. Experience working with the Ministry of Health and/or development partners.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of WHO’s mission and work in the country. Demonstrated experience in effectively using a variety of media channels and communication tools/platforms to communicate at a national level. Proven ability to quickly identify opportunities/channels for effective promotion of topics and dissemination of key messages at national level. Strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and reporting skills. Ability to make innovative proposals related to communication and the Organization’s visibility with tact, discretion and diplomacy

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

Closing Date: Mar 8, 2024

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