Consultant Communication Officer
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN agency established in 1951, promotes humane and orderly migration. In Madagascar, a country highly vulnerable to climate shocks, IOM is implementing a pilot program in Andasibe to address deforestation and its drivers. This initiative focuses on clean cooking, ecological restoration, and rural access, aiming to create a replicable model.
Job Purpose
The Communication Consultant will support IOM Madagascar's pilot project by developing and implementing communication, visibility, and public information activities. This role is crucial for effectively disseminating information about IOM's interventions, enhancing the organization's visibility among key stakeholders, and producing communication materials. The consultant will also engage in media relations, digital content creation, and advocacy efforts. The primary goal is to ensure accurate communication on migration-related issues and promote the project's objectives and IOM's work in Madagascar, contributing to the overall success and replication of the integrated territorial model.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the implementation of external communication strategies for the project, aligning with IOM's priorities and promoting an accurate narrative on migration. Provide strategic communication advice to senior management, ensuring high-quality media and public outreach. Supervise communication staff and all external content, including stories, blogs, videos, and social media, ensuring alignment with IOM's brand guidelines. Support high-profile visibility events, assist in preparing for the Chief of Mission's representation, and manage the CO's online presence to increase digital outreach impact. Draft media key messages, statements, and talking points. Engage with the UN Country Team's Communication Group for joint campaigns. Undertake travel to gather multimedia content and beneficiary stories, ensuring informed consent and adherence to gender and inclusion standards. Perform other assigned duties.
Work Experience
Experience as a writer, editor, and content producer/manager in journalism or public information roles. Experience in digital communications, social media, corporate writing, editing, managing donor visibility, media liaison, humanitarian communications, and working within UN or international organizations is required.
Skills
Skills in graphic design (Adobe programs), photography, and videography (shooting and editing) are advantageous. Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity. High professionalism, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a complex environment. Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across diverse cultures and backgrounds.