Vacancy no.: TEMP/DCOMM/P/2025/01
Publication date: 25 August 2025
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 3 September 2025
Job ID: 13222
Department: DCOMM
Organization Unit: NEWS
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Short Term
Contract duration: 2.5 months
This is a temporary assignment subject to the availability of funds.
The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations. The position is open for local recruitment and only candidates with a valid permit to reside in Geneva or neighbouring France will be considered.
The following are eligible to apply:
โข Currently serving staff (WLT, FT, ST, SST)
โข External candidates.
The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
Introduction
The temporary position is located in the News and Media Unit (NEWS) of the Department of Communication and Public Information (DCOMM). The position will be part of a team of communication and public information officers whose duties are divided into the following four main categories: leading the ILOโs networking with the international media, including proactive relationship building, pitching, and story placement; proactively identifying newsworthy key moments to communicate about the ILO and its work and / or include the ILOโs voice in relevant current affairs and international issues; drafting, producing and / or editing high quality multi-media products, including but not limited to press releases, podcasts, talking points, news items, speeches, digital news items, and video scripts; supporting with the development and implementation of media training for ILO staff.
The position will report to the Chief of the News and Media Unit and will also work closely with other units in DCOMM and with regional communication officers.
Specific Duties
1. Originate, write, edit, and revise news-related content such as press releases, speeches, statements, talking points, Op-Eds, and media pitches, ensuring adherence to ILO guidelines, key messages, and global journalistic standards of accuracy, balance, and objectivity.
2. Lead the Department of Communication with news-related products for the upcoming World Summit for Social Development, including time-sensitive news items, press releases, interview production, and media follow-ups.
3. Originate, write, edit, and review sensitive communication, including crisis communication andโ if-asked-only\" Q and As
4. Pro-actively engage with journalists and media representatives and identify openings in the news cycle to promote the ILO and generate visibility for its work.
5. Maintain relationships with global media outlets, including regular attendance of Palais media briefings and liase with Geneva and non-Geneva based journalists.
6. Lead the production of multi-media content, including podcasts, human interest stories, content for the ILO website and social media platforms, and live shows. Oversee the full production cycle and pro-actively identify opportunities for new and innovative content for the ILOโs online channels.
7. Organize and facilitate media coverage and interviews for the Director-General and other ILO officials.
8. Provide technical expertise and advice to senior officials and communication staff on public information, media relations, interviewing techniques, and multimedia content creation.
Required qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree in communications, journalism, international relations, liberal arts or other relevant fields. A first-level university degree (bachelorโs or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned fields or other relevant field, with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience
At least seven years of professional experience including at the international level in digital content production, journalism, public information or related fields of work.
Experience working in an international news environment as a writer, multimedia producer, reporter, or equivalent role, is an advantage.
Languages
Excellent command of written and spoken English and of a second working language (French, Spanish) of the Organization.
Competencies
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:
Technical
Excellent multimedia production skills, including for podcasts, human impact stories, blogs and videos.
Strong understanding of global news, current affairs, and the world of work.
Excellent writing and editing skills in English and a track record of strong and impactful storytelling.
Knowledge of the ILOโs mandate and its programmes, and an ability to tailor messaging to the organizationโs diverse target audiences.
Behavioural
Excellent analytical and negotiations skills, ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and inclusive behaviour.
Important Information
Any officials of the General Service category interested in applying to this position are hereby informed that, if selected, they will be offered the salary and allowances applicable to the grade of the position applied for, which may result in substantial changes in their take-home remuneration. In accordance with Article 3.4 of the Staff Regulations, the salary of an official, upon promotion, shall in no case be greater than the maximum salary of the grade to which he or she was promoted. For any questions or clarifications, please contact your HR partner at hrpartner@ilo.org
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO People. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.
Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including technical tests or interviews.
The ILO has zero tolerance for acts of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and is determined to ensure that all staff members and all beneficiaries of ILO assistance do not suffer, directly or indirectly, from sexual exploitation and abuse. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organisation, the ILO may conduct a background verification of candidates under consideration.
Fraud warning
The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.