WHO Communication Officer in Tehran 217 views

WHO country office fulfils three interrelated functions:

• Providing a portfolio of services to the I.R. of Iran to increase capacity to invest in the three major goals of the WHO General Programme of Works 13 (GPW13): 1 billion more people with coverage of essential health services; 1 billion more people better protected from health emergencies; 1 billion people enjoying better health and well-being.

• Communication and visibility requirements for WHO in a very complicated and tense political environment, also in the context of WHO’s role as member of the UN country team and of responsibilities under the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Iran.

• Coordinating and strengthening the relationship management network of external and internal experts on country, regional and global level and engaging with stakeholders from the public and private sector in order to increase the impact towards health for all as a basic human right.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Identify subjects of interest communication activities and products pertaining to the emergency preparedness and response efforts at the country level. Design communication materials and tools and ensure the rapid and timely dissemination of information to all partners, through traditional and social media channels.

2. Support the development of content for emergency-related advocacy tools, in line with established WHO guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Review and propose content and liaise with the web teams at all levels on the appropriate channels for and presentation of materials and messaging.

3. Participate in the production, as relevant, high-quality media tools, including audio-visual, photographic and printed materials, television and radio programmes, multimedia presentations, social media, videos and press releases, etc., to highlight WHO’s visibility, achievements and success stories.

4. Work closely with the other country and regional/HQ Communication Officers, if any, in identifying with the press/media to disseminate information on emergency prevention, preparedness, recovery and response strategies and efforts. Support the planning of interviews and filming opportunities to support high visibility of WHO achievements through television, radio and newspapers, etc.

5. Participate in the development of communication products to be used by the Country Office to advocate for support from Donors and other Stakeholders. to respond to country office needs.

6. Work with relevant counterparts within the health cluster, regional and field offices, other WHO departments, UN agencies, and other partners to identify communication opportunities and prepare communication initiatives on specific topics.

7. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in communication, journalism, political science, social sciences, international relations.

Desirable: Courses in communication techniques such as graphic design, visual language and the use of social media.

Experience

Essential:  

• 2 years of relevant experience in communication and/or advocacy.

• Proven experience in writing advocacy documents and in the production of communication materials and products.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting humanitarian emergency or health outbreak response and recovery activities.

• Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international nongovernmental organization.

• Experience in organizing advocacy campaigns.

• Experience for UN organizations.

Skills

• Ability to write well in English and produce engaging communication materials.

• Proven skills in the development and implementation of communication/media products and tactics.

• Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and advocate consensus.

• Excellent presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.

• Ability to “think out of the box” and to make innovative proposals to extend communication reach.

• Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals in the emergency incident management context.

• Knowledge of public health sector and issues.

• Demonstrated ability to work within an emergency context at the country level.

   

WHO Competencies

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local Language.