Project Assistant Communication (Boa Vista - RR)

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
 

Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Brazil is implementing various projects addressing the protection, assistance, and integration needs of migrants, refugees and other vulnerable populations in Brazil. IOM recognizes the importance of accurate and timely information to foster adequate programming and ensure accountability to affected population, donors and governments. 

Under the direct supervision of the National Project Officer, in Boa Vista, and in coordination with the Communications team in the national office, in Brasília, the selected candidate is expected to produce compelling and engaging communication and advocacy content for web and print, including press releases and notes, briefings, presentations, speeches, reports, social media content, photos, infographics and posters. The candidate will contribute to the implementation of creative communication strategies.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1.    Support the production and publication of public and internal information – press releases and notes, briefings, quality photographs and audiovisual material – on IOM activities in the North Region, in coordination with the national office in Brasilia.
2.    Support content production for IOM social media (X, Instagram, YouTube, Whatsapp, and Facebook)
3.    Support media and communication trainings for field teams, in coordination with the national office in Brasília, DF.
4.    Support media relations activities.
5.    Support the updating of the database of national and international journalists.
6.    Support the production of campaigns against xenophobia and to promote social integration between migrants and local society.
7.    Provides overall support with research and fact-checking to produce communication material. 
8.    Represent the IOM Communications team at the Communications Group of Operação Acolhida in Boa Vista.
9.    Text editing and reporting support for IOM local reports.
10.    Establish and maintain an up-to-date repository file for communication materials including publications, press releases, clipping, photographs, audio and visual products. 
11.    Capture images.
12.    Coverage of online and in-person conferences, meetings, workshops, seminars, and other events.
13.    Perform administrative tasks related to Communication.
14.    Perform any other duties as may be needed.
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Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to prepare clear and concise products.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. 

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in Portuguese and Spanish (working knowledge) is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Enlgish is desirable.

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioral indicators (level 2)

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

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