Overview
The Communication Officer supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of communication and advocacy strategies at regional and country levels to promote WHO's mandate and achievements in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of communication and advocacy strategies.
- Produce and disseminate high-quality communication materials including press releases, web stories, situation reports, newsletters, briefs, and social media content.
- Develop multimedia products such as videos, photo stories, and infographics.
- Provide editorial support, including drafting, copy-editing, and proofreading communication and technical materials.
- Build and maintain relationships with media; facilitate press briefings, interviews, and media coverage.
- Prepare talking points, key messages, and speeches.
- Monitor media coverage and provide alerts on sensitive issues.
- Manage and update web and digital communication platforms.
- Support social media engagement and outreach.
- Contribute to risk communication and public information efforts during emergencies.
- Support communication needs during outbreaks and deployments.
- Prepare communication products and advocacy materials to support donor engagement and resource mobilization efforts.
- Collaborate with UN agencies, NGOs, health cluster partners, and national authorities to identify communication opportunities and ensure coordinated messaging.
- Perform additional communication-related duties as required.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in communications, media, or advocacy.
- Experience in developing communication products and strategies.
- Experience supporting emergency or humanitarian response communication.
- Desirable: Experience with WHO, UN agencies, or international NGOs.
- Desirable: Experience in advocacy campaigns and donor communication.
Qualifications
- Essential: First university degree in communications, journalism, international relations, social sciences, or related field.
- Desirable: An Advanced Training in public health communication, digital media, or visual communication.
