Communications Officer (Consultant) LIY 0016 - WHO Country Office Libya

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Provide support for the development and implementation of a communication plan, in line with the WHO Libya communication strategy; identify subjects of interest to develop advocacy/communication activities and products; promote achievements and results in emergency prevention, preparedness, response and recovery efforts; ensure the accurate and timely production and dissemination of high-quality public information products to highlight WHO’s work on the ground; and build contacts with the press/media and optimize networking opportunities

Description of duties;

1. Identify subjects of interest communication activities and products pertaining to the emergency preparedness and response efforts at the country level. Design
   communication materials and tools and ensure the rapid and timely dissemination of information to all partners, through traditional and social media channels.
2. Support the development of content for emergency-related advocacy tools, in line with established WHO guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Review and propose content and liaise with the web teams at all levels on the appropriate channels for and presentation of materials and messaging.
3. Participate in the production, as relevant, high-quality media tools, including audio-visual, photographic and printed materials, television and radio programmes, multimedia presentations, social media, videos and press releases, etc.,
4. Participate in the development of communication products to be used by the Country Office to advocate for support from Donors and other Stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in communication, journalism, political science, social sciences, international relations and or equivalent.

Desirable: Courses in communication techniques such as graphic design, visual language and the use of social media.

Experience
Essential: – At least two years’ relevant experience in communication and/or advocacy.- Proven experience in writing advocacy documents and in the production of communication materials, products or in similar field.
Desirable: – Experience supporting humanitarian emergency or health outbreak response and recovery activities.- Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international nongovernmental organization.- Experience in organizing advocacy campaigns.

Skills

– Ability to write well in English and produce engaging communication materials.

– Proven skills in the development and implementation of communication/media
products and tactics.

– Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and advocate consensus.

– Excellent presentation skills Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.

– Ability to “think out of the box” and to make innovative proposals to extend communication reach.

– Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals in the emergency incident management context.

– Knowledge of public health sector and issues.

– Demonstrated ability to work within an emergency context at the country level.

Profiles should be completed using the “WHO Personal History Form” (download word file using link). The personal history form and and CV should be sent with a covering letter of interest to the following email address emacoliyhr@who.int  . The subject matter in the email should indicate the position applied for and vacancy notice number

ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW AND TEST. ANY APPOINTMENT/EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO WHO STAFF REGULATIONS, STAFF RULES AND MANUAL.

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