Deadline: 27 October 2021
World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communication Officer in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The duration of this post is 12 months.
The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Communication Officer will perform the following functions:
- Identify subjects of interest to develop and improve media/communication activities at thecountry level and develop a communications plan for the country office, which works in synergy with the global and regional communications strategies.
- Produce public information materials such as press releases and media advisories on WHO events, products and issues for dissemination to the print, electronic and online media, as well as media talking points for country spokespeople.
- Build relations with the national media and ensure that WHO issues, and work are regularly profiled by the national media.
- Take photographs of key WHO events, activities as well as of key health programmes for use on the country and regional websites as photo stories, as well as on social media.
- Monitor media coverage of WHO issues, programmes and people in the country and provide regular reports to the Regional Office.Organize photographic shoots and interviews and filming opportunities to support high-visibility of WHO achievements through television, radio and newspapers, etc.
- Manage the social media accounts of the country office in compliance with guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- University Degree in communication, journalism, political science or international relations or related field from an accredited/recognized institute.
- Training in UN/HR systems is an advantage.
- Formal qualification in public health.
- Courses in communication techniques such as graphic design, visual language and in the use of social media, photography and videography.
- At least 2 year’s related experience, at the national and international level, in communication and/or advocacy.
- Proven experience in writing advocacy documents and in the production of communication material
- Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international nongovernmental organization.
- Proven skills in drafting and editing required.
- Proven skills in writing impactful communications products.
- Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and advocate consensus
- Expert knowledge of French.
- Intermediate knowledge of English.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, visit WHO.
