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
- 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 the area of 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
- Specialization in marketing, business management, international/public relations, or a related field
- Focus on journalism or a related area