Communication Officer -SSA/ NOA

Organizational Context

The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in South Africa operates within the Department of AF_ZAF South Africa. This role is based in Pretoria and contributes to the organization's mission in the region.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the WHO South Africa Communications and Advocacy Action Plan. This involves developing and executing communication strategies aligned with country office priorities and global/regional objectives. The role aims to enhance WHO's visibility and impact by identifying communication opportunities, creating engaging content, and fostering strong media relations to effectively profile WHO's work and achievements in South Africa.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include supporting the implementation and reporting of the WHO South Africa Communications and Advocacy Action Plan, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The role involves developing country-level communication plans that synergize with global and regional strategies. Duties also encompass drafting and disseminating communication bulletins and newsletters, producing public information materials like press releases and media advisories, and managing media relations to ensure regular profiling of WHO's work. Additionally, the role requires managing social media accounts and the country website, updating content regularly, and creating photographic and multimedia content for various platforms. Monitoring media coverage and organizing interviews and filming opportunities are also crucial aspects of this position.

Work Experience

Experience in supporting communication and advocacy plans, developing communication strategies, and producing public information materials is required. Experience in media relations, social media management, website content management, and photography is also necessary. Building relationships with media and partners is essential.

Skills

Communication strategy development, media relations, content creation (press releases, advisories, feature stories), social media management, website content management, photography, monitoring and reporting, collaboration, coordination, drafting and dissemination of communication materials.

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