Media and Communications Officer (P)

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization working on migration, is recruiting a Media and Communications Officer (P) in Tunis. Reporting to the Programme Support Unit Coordinator and in coordination with the Regional Media and Communications Officer and the HQ unit, the officer coordinates media and communications activities for IOM Tunisia.

Key responsibilities

• Draft public information products in writing and audiovisual formats for national and international audiences, press notes and global communications initiatives.
• Draft talking points for colleagues in the mission, regional office and headquarters on responses to media requests and interviews.
• Maintain IOM Tunisia's social media accounts and website content, monitor the impact of digital outreach and ensure compliance with IOM standards.
• Produce human-interest stories, photos and video clips and contribute to communications campaigns, including UN Days.
• Coordinate with the regional office to enforce global media guidelines and supply content for regional and global channels.
• Supervise the Media and Public Information assistant so that content meets brand guidelines and strategic priorities.
• Maintain media contact lists, coordinate responses to media requests, prepare press releases and media packages, and organize press briefings and trainings.
• Liaise with interagency communications groups such as the UN Communications Group under the One UN approach.
• Travel to take photos and video, gather material on the humanitarian situation and field activities, and secure digital informed consent.
• Ensure gender, diversity and inclusion awareness in all external communications.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field with two years of relevant experience, or a university degree with four years of experience.
• Experience as a writer, editor and/or content producer in international journalism or public information roles.
• Experience in digital communications and social media, corporate writing and editing, and media liaison.
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written); working knowledge of Arabic and another official UN language is an advantage.
• Gender awareness and sensitivity, professionalism, teamwork, accountability and communication competencies.
• Internally recruited staff must be mobile; offers depend on funding confirmation and appointment is subject to clearances.

Required skills

• Graphic design, especially with Adobe programmes, is an advantage.
• Photography and videography, including shooting and editing, is an advantage.