Overview
Leads the development and articulation of a strategic global communications vision and implementation of a WHO global communications strategy. Advises the Director-General and Senior Leadership on politically sensitive and strategic matters related to the Organization's communication and public relations strategy.
Tasks Summary
- Leads the development and articulation of a strategic global communications vision and implementation of a WHO global communications strategy.
- Advises the Director-General and Senior Leadership on politically sensitive and strategic matters related to the Organization's communication and public relations strategy.
- Provides strategic direction in the design and development of cutting-edge communication policies and strategies.
- Oversees, monitors and evaluates the impact of communication activities, products, and engagements.
- Champions the Organization's global visibility and credibility.
- Directs the strategic development and implementation of the Department's communication policies and strategies.
- Leads the Organization's global media and crisis communication strategy.
- Leads the development of a broader strategy on addressing misinformation and disinformation organization-wide.
- Directs and manages the staff and resources of the Department of Communications.
- Builds and sustains high-level partnerships with global media, Member States, UN agencies, donors, and strategic stakeholders.
- Supports resource mobilization efforts through targeted communications campaigns.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the management of communications and or public relations programmes.
- Experience providing senior level communications advice and guidance to Senior Management/Decision makers.
- Experience managing human and financial resources.
- Experience in developing and establishing communications policies and strategies.
- Demonstrated experience at the international level.
- Experience working with or within multilateral organizations or UN agencies.
Qualification Requirements
- An advanced university degree in communication, journalism, public relations, international relations, public health, business management, social sciences, or a related field.
- A PhD in one of the above-mentioned fields (desirable).
- Specialization in marketing, business management, international/public relations, or a related field (desirable).
- Focus on journalism or a related area (desirable).