Media and Communications Officer (P)
Organizational Context
IOM, established in 1951, is a UN-related organization leading in migration management. It collaborates with partners to promote humane migration, save lives, protect displaced persons, and facilitate regular migration pathways. The organization is committed to an inclusive and supportive workplace. This role sits within the IOM Conakry, Guinea office, supporting communication efforts related to the growing response in West Africa.
Job Purpose
The Media and Communications Officer in Conakry, Guinea, will implement internal and external communication and media activities under the supervision of the Chief of Mission. This role is crucial in supporting the growing scale of IOM's response in West Africa, particularly concerning irregular migration and the abuses faced by migrants. The officer will prepare and coordinate communication outputs from returned migrants, sharing their stories with communities, media, the public, and internally within IOM. A key focus will be on awareness-raising in Conakry, Guinea, to highlight IOM's work and the challenges faced by migrants.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include coordinating the country's awareness-raising strategy and organizing outreach activities to enhance IOM's image and visibility. The role involves informing leadership on media and communication issues, participating in inter-agency working groups, and disseminating information to field staff. The officer will contribute to designing and preparing information campaigns, drafting cost projections, and utilizing social media tools to promote IOM's work. This includes gathering multimedia materials from field activities, ensuring consent forms are on file, and liaising with HQ and Programme Managers for website updates and reporting. The position also supports the development of communication strategies for irregular migration, knowledge sharing, and ensuring gender parity in communications.
Work Experience
Required experience includes work in media and communications, previous writing and reporting in international and crisis contexts, and practical experience in multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and working independently.
Skills
Proven ability to produce accurate and concise work within deadlines. Strong organizational and editorial skills. Ability to understand the Organization’s structure and portfolios. Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously in diverse teams.