SVN-EC016-2025-MCA Media and Communications Assistant

Tags: English Spanish UNESCO
  • Added Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
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๐Ÿ“š ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ก ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฏ! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿค ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ก ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฏ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—จ๐—ก๐—›๐—–๐—ฅ, ๐—ช๐—™๐—ฃ, ๐—จ๐—ก๐—œ๐—–๐—˜๐—™, ๐—จ๐—ก๐——๐—ฆ๐—ฆ, ๐—จ๐—ก๐—™๐—ฃ๐—”, ๐—œ๐—ข๐—  ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€! ๐ŸŒ

โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฐ: ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐š ๐ฃ๐จ๐› ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐–!

Please include CV ย as attachments.ย  Please include Motivational Letter as attachments. Support the implementation of campaigns or initiatives in the Communications area,ย the thematic units of IOM Ecuador, campaigns at the regional or global offices orย 
campaigns with organizations, allied institutions, and agencies of the United Nationsย System.Provide general support to the implementation of the Country Communicationsย strategy, overall, in the digital and visibility components of the mission.Support the implementation of different visibility activities of the mission in digitalย channels such as: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and the website (amongย 
others).Act as Community focal point of IOM Ecuador's social networks, this involvesย publishing, monitoring, apply active listening to the digital community and offerย  previously approved responses to comments and direct messages.Participate in the planning of the monthly content grid for the social networks of theย mission.Support in the photographic and audiovisual record of activities on field, to createย content for IOM Ecuador's social networks.Organize the digital repository of information (bank of photos, videos, etc.).Support with logistical and operational aspects in the projects or activities of theย communication area.ย Participate in the analysis of digital media and digital statistics that will be used for theย development of communication strategies and campaigns.Being a focal point for digital campaigns within the mission, interagency orย counterparts.Perform other tasks as may be assigned. Education
ย High school diploma with 4 years of professional experience; orBachelorโ€™s degree in communication (preferably in social communication, advertising,ย 
or marketing) with 2 years of relevant professional experience or Specialization courses or diplomas in Digital Communication, Digital Marketing or Community Management.ย Certification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is an advantage

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.Experience

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience related to the functions required for the position.Experience as Community Manager and specialist in digital communication in social ย organizations.Practical experience in the generation of digital content.Practical knowledge in audiovisual production, graphic design, web tools or similar.Management of photo and video camera (semi-professional).Knowledge about different communication channels (social networks, ATL, face-toface communication, printed communication materials).Excellent oral and written communication skills.Management of Office programs (office 365).Experience in coordination with the United Nations system, public sector, privateย 
sector and/or civil society organizations.Work experience in the IOM or in the United Nations System will be an asset.ย Experience in issues related to human mobility, migration management and/or ย relations with migrant population will be an asset.ย Skills
Good capacity for analysis, synthesis, writing and communication. Ability to coordinate with government entities, international organizations, and civil society.Good interpersonal and organizational relationships.ย Initiative, personal commitment motivated by results, efficiency, and flexibility.Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with a group of colleagues with cultural variety and from different professional areas.Ability to organize and plan multiple tasks and in short times.Languages For this position, fluency in Spanish is required (oral and written).ย IOMโ€™s official languages are English, French and Spanish.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.ย Required Competenciesย IOMโ€™s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.ย Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 โ€“ behavioural indicators (Level 1) 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 Organizationโ€™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 Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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