Turkey: Public Information Officer

Position Title : Public Information Officer

Duty Station : Ankara, Turkey

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 20 May 2018

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading

UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and

non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in close coordination with the Head of Sub-Offices and Project Managers, the successful candidate will be responsible for reporting, managing media and the implementation of internal and external communications and other media-related activities for IOM in Ankara.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Update and implement the public information strategy for IOM Turkey to prominently position the organization as a lead humanitarian agency with donors, partners, media agencies and the Turkish public.

2. In close coordination with the Information Management Department for the Turkey Mission, and with the Senior Regional Media and Communications Officer in Vienna, and the Media and Communications Division in Headquarters (HQs), write, edit and produce timely public information material for IOM’s press briefing notes, global and country website, social media, newsletters and other media channels in clear and concise English.

3. Advise IOM Chief of Mission, media focal points and other staff in the country on media, public information, event management, visibility, media and communication issues.

4. Produce content in the form of human interest stories from the field, photographs and video clips for an international audience. Ensure collection of informed consent for all images and videos collected in the field using MCD’s Community Response mobile toolkit.

5. Support the development and dissemination of appropriate communications and media resources for crisis-affected communities in the specific country context.

6. Conduct field media enquiries and be available for interview on print, radio and television.

7. Support global communications initiatives to engage public audiences including designated UN international days, IOM perception change campaigns and the Global Migration Film Festival, coinciding with International Migrants Day

8. Provide internally coordinated guidance and talking points to colleagues in the mission and Headquarters (HQs) regarding on-going media requests and interview opportunities, when necessary.

9. Ensure that there is appropriate gender awareness in all IOM communications.

10. Develop and strengthen links with international and local media in the region to promote IOM’s work and reputation.

11. Initiate and manage Media & Communications events designed to raise IOM’s visibility in the country. Assist Chief of Mission to represent IOM at events that contribute to IOM’s visibility.

12. Liaise with media counterparts in governmental and non-governmental partner agencies. Participates in the national UN Communications Groups and relevant interagency media and communication working groups to encourage information flow across agencies and to develop complementary media strategies.

13. Manage communications budgets for donor projects and identify priority areas to fulfill visibility requirements.

14. Supervise Public Information Department staff and identify and fill department Human

Resources needs.

1. Plan and strengthen management aspects of public information including human resources.

2. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, International relations, Public Information or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in writing and editing in international Journalism and Public information;

• Demonstrated high competency as a writer and editor in English;

• Demonstrated photojournalism skills;

• Knowledge of graphic design, web, social media and video production;

• Familiarity with international organizations.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic and/or Turkish is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 20 May 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 07.05.2018 to 20.05.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/109 (P) - Public Information Officer (P3) - Ankara, Turkey (55468997) Released

Posting: Posting NC55469003 (55469003) Released