Deadline: 15 September, 2021
Location: Brazzaville, Congo
World Health Organisation (WHO) is seeking to fill the role of Communication Officer.
The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system.
Responsibilities
- Develop, propose, implement and evaluate proactive coherent regional communications strategies to promote the Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) goals, work and achievements
- Provide expertise on effective media strategies and implement proactive communications with media, building long-term relationships in close coordination with WHE EXR in HQ
- Systematically ensure awareness coverage of WHE work and achievements, developing and disseminating technical and non-technical articles and success stories and drafting responses to articles as relevant
- Coordinate media events, information briefings and other international events
- Liaise with communications project manager to strategically disseminate information in coordination with WHE/ HQ
- Provide guidance and support to regional and country office teams in building communications capacity, developing communication strategies and ensuring their implementation
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Social Science, or a related field from a recognised university
- Degree in Public Health and experience in film or video production (desirable)
- Seven years, minimum, of experience as a national or international television, radio and/or print journalist or spokesperson for a large non-governmental or international organiation
- Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating information and communications projects/strategies, speech or campaign writing, elaboration of brochures, pamphlets and documentaries
- Experience in developing escalation protocols for managing communication crises
- Writing and editing skills, with ability to communicate effectively
- Expert knowledge of English
- Intermediate knowledge of French
To apply and for more information, click here.
Photo source: WHO/Pierre Virot
