Media and Communications Officer (P)

Overview

The Media and Communications Officer will provide coordination and technical support for the development and implementation of public information, communications, and awareness-raising activities for IOM Thailand Country Office.

Tasks Summary

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a public information strategy.
• Coordinate communications-related projects and activities.
• Engage with and respond to media requests.
• Produce, collect and disseminate public information material.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a digital engagement strategy.
• Contribute to liaison with partners, including inter-agency communications working groups.
• Monitor local and international media.
• Support drafting of statements, key messages, and talking points.
• Check for inclusion of appropriate gender awareness in communications.
• Undertake duty travel as needed.

Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree with two years of relevant professional experience; or University degree with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in communication campaigns, digital content creation, including photography, videography, graphic design and editing.
• Experience in building public information capacities of staff and external stakeholders.
• Experience liaising with government, civil society and media partners.
• Work experience in the Region is an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Development Studies, International Affairs or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
• University degree in the above fields.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Languages Preferred: • Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) and/or Thai language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: Up to 9 months

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