Communication Officer

2 weeks ago

Amman, Amman, Jordan World Health Organization Full time


Job Description

Description

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The incumbent will perform the following duties: Contribute to development of a media and communications strategy for the polio eradication programme in the region and polio-affected and at-risk countries of the region Ensure that the strategies are aligned with and complement the Global Polio Eradication Initiative strategies. Work closely with the Media and Communications Units in the Regional Office and at HQ to make sure all communication approaches and products are aligned with the Regional and WHO Global standards and are all in compliance with WHO corporate regulations .In consultation with senior management, identify and prioritize topics within the work of the polio programme that should be promoted through media communications and organize all the media events such as press briefings, journalists' trips, interviews, photo exhibits, etc. Support the Unit in producing and compiling reports and contribute to the development of monthly and annual reports. Assist the programme in designing and editing publication material. Monitor and analyze the news coverage and updates of the region's mainstream media, particularly in the fields related to health and polio eradication work, and provide support in preparation of periodical analytical clipping reports. Develop WHO messages, media talking points, press releases, position statements, IEC, other communication materials and other types of media supporting documents to facilitate dissemination of key messages to the public and other stake holders. Contribute to developing country specific training materials and communication guidelines for WHO staff working in PEl and ensure that these are incorporated in WHO global and Regional training curricula, organize and facilitate communication capacity building training programmes for the country team on how to reach out to, and work effectively with, the media to promote the WHO role in PEl. Work closely with regional and country teams and the cross-partnership Incident Management Support Team to support development and implementation of regional and country specific advocacy plans.

Required Qualifications:

Education

Essential:

University degree in journalism, communications, social sciences or business administration.

Experience:

Essential:

At least 5 years experience as a journalist or in a media organization (television, radio and/or print), with international exposure, or in the organization involved in information and communications projects and/or tactics related to humanitarian crises and response relief interventions.

Skills:

Proven skills in development and implementation of communications/media products and tactics, including relations with the press and media. Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and promote consensus. Ability to work in emergency situation under pressure while producing results. Knowledge or sound understanding of the social, political and economic contexts and their impact on communication and advocacy strategies. Ability to "think out of the box" and to make innovative proposals as related to communication and advocacy. Tact, discretion and diplomacy.

Language Skills:

Essential:

Expert knowledge of English.

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