Regional Media & Communications Consultant
Organizational Context
The IOM Regional Office (RO) in Cairo supports country missions and Headquarters in media relations and communications. The Media and Communications Team develops strategies, manages digital platforms, and ensures consistent messaging. It also provides technical guidance and capacity-building to enhance the visibility and public engagement of IOM's country missions across the region.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to provide essential technical support to IOM country missions within the MENA region, focusing on enhancing their media relations and communication capabilities. The role involves advising on and reviewing press materials, drafting opinion pieces, and leading media-related planning to strengthen IOM's visibility and public engagement. By offering expert guidance, the consultant will contribute to the development and implementation of effective communication strategies, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging across all channels, and supporting the overall mandate of the Regional Office and its country missions.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and rollout of innovative communication products, including podcasts and influencer collaborations. Update media talking points and communication materials in line with agreed public messaging. Support donor visibility and resource mobilization through strategic storytelling and media outreach. Monitor media coverage, prepare summaries, and oversee the monthly RO newsletter. Organize outreach events to enhance IOM's regional visibility and promote positive perceptions of migration. Develop high-quality text, photo, video, and audio content for various platforms. Provide specialist advice to promote key activities and international days. Offer day-to-day media and communications technical support to MENA missions. Coordinate website, social media, and other communications projects. Maintain and strengthen relationships with media outlets and update journalists' contact lists. Build capacity of media teams across the MENA region through coordinated activities and training for media professionals.
Work Experience
The role requires demonstrated experience in media relations, strategic communications, and content development, specifically within the MENA region. Experience in editing and reviewing press materials, drafting opinion pieces, and leading media-related planning is also necessary. Experience in coordinating communication projects and building media capacity is desirable.
Skills
Media relations, strategic communications, content development, drafting and editing (English), media outreach, digital and social media management, event coordination, capacity building, storytelling, public engagement, crisis communications.