The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.● In coordination with the regional and/or headquarters communication focal points, support the implementation of communication strategies and plans to support awareness of the programmes and achievements of WHO at country level.Support the implementation of the WHO corporate (global and regional) communication strategy.● Identify marketable subjects/success stories, and develop communications and advocacy products including for partnerships’ initiatives.● Support the optimal outreach and dissemination to target audiences in suitable media channels and platforms, including social media. Organize media events, campaigns, and media technical briefings, coordinating between media and WHO experts, as required.● Build and maintain productive networks and contacts with the press/media and key, national communication counterparts to ensure positive and optimal coverage of WHO’s work.● Support the development/updating of content and stakeholder linkages for the WHO country office website and (ii) the sensitive design and delivery of effective social-media engagements.● Support regular media monitoring, tracking audience/target group perceptions of the organization. Propose risk mitigation communications.● Collaborate with national stakeholders, development and other strategic partners and United Nations information officers, to encourage the production and dissemination of information on national health strategies. Advocate for organizational priorities, and represent WHO in the United Nations Communication Group.● Support specialized emergency or multi hazard risk communications, social mobilization, and advocacy plans, during public health crises, emergencies, and outbreaks.● Support country office leadership on strategic, external and internal communications.● Coordinate and deliver communication and media-sensitization-related training for WHO country office staff.
The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.● In coordination with the regional and/or headquarters communication focal points, support the implementation of communication strategies and plans to support awareness of the programmes and achievements of WHO at country level.Support the implementation of the WHO corporate (global and regional) communication strategy.● Identify marketable subjects/success stories, and develop communications and advocacy products including for partnerships’ initiatives.● Support the optimal outreach and dissemination to target audiences in suitable media channels and platforms, including social media. Organize media events, campaigns, and media technical briefings, coordinating between media and WHO experts, as required.● Build and maintain productive networks and contacts with the press/media and key, national communication counterparts to ensure positive and optimal coverage of WHO’s work.● Support the development/updating of content and stakeholder linkages for the WHO country office website and (ii) the sensitive design and delivery of effective social-media engagements.● Support regular media monitoring, tracking audience/target group perceptions of the organization. Propose risk mitigation communications.● Collaborate with national stakeholders, development and other strategic partners and United Nations information officers, to encourage the production and dissemination of information on national health strategies. Advocate for organizational priorities, and represent WHO in the United Nations Communication Group.● Support specialized emergency or multi hazard risk communications, social mobilization, and advocacy plans, during public health crises, emergencies, and outbreaks.● Support country office leadership on strategic, external and internal communications.● Coordinate and deliver communication and media-sensitization-related training for WHO country office staff.
Essential: A university degree (bachelor’s) in a relevant field (such as communication, journalism, marketing,health communications, political science or international relations
Desirable: Formal qualification in public health. Courses in communication techniques and/or graphic design, visual language in the useof social media. Training in risk communication
Essential: A minimum of two years of work experience relevant to the position (delivering communications services and products) at the national level.
Desirable:
Understanding of public health and international development issues● The development and implementation of communication/media products and approaches● Excellent oral and written communication● Ability to represent and promote the WHO brand in virtual communities and networks● Ability to develop messaging and positioning for an international organization● Ability to elicit and communicate success stories.
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Driving the Organization to a Successful Future
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Beginners knowledge of French.
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 50,377 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2603 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
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