Job Description

SPECIAL VACANCY NOTICE
Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title:National Multimedia Officer
Vacancy Number:SVN/IOMSO/006/2024
Duty Station:Mogadishu, Somalia
Classification:National Officer Category, Grade NO-A
Type of Appointment:Special Short Term, nine months with possibility of Extension
Estimated Start Date:As soon as possible
Closing Date:21 April, 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Media Communications Officer, the successful candidate will focus on supporting the timely and professional presentation of audio-visual communications outputs to the media, general public and internally within IOM. These materials include press releases and briefing notes, photographs from the field, infographics, flyers, presentations, and video.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1.Produce, edit, and publish cutting-edge audio-visual content across a variety of platforms, including emerging social media, to support IOM’s communication and visibility strategies.
2.Create engaging storyboards, scripts, and multimedia products, including social media clips, b-roll footage, and explainer videos, tailored to target audiences.
3.Independently produce and encourage the exploration of innovative content formats, such as virtual and augmented reality, to provide immersive experiences that deepen understanding of issues concerning people on the move.
4.Edit and publish audio-visual content to complement IOM's press releases, human interest stories, reports, newsletters, factsheets, and other communication materials on both IOM and external platforms. Ensuring content is crafted with clear, targeted messaging for designated audiences.
5.Edit and publish audio-visual content to complement IOM's press releases, human interest stories, reports, newsletters, factsheets, and other communication materials on both IOM and external platforms. Ensuring content is crafted with clear, targeted messaging for designated audiences.
6.Support the media and communications team by editing photo and video materials promptly to enhance the quality of media products.
7.Support IOM’s media engagement strategies by producing content for use across various media outlets, including digital, television, and social media platforms.
8.Forge and maintain strategic partnerships with technology companies, creative agencies, and academic institutions to enhance content quality and distribution. Engage with key UN
communication staff, IOM partners, and influencers at all levels to support IOM’s
objectives.
9.Support SMT and programme teams in producing internal and external communications, including pre-recorded video messages, concise explainer videos, and other audio-visual communications.
10.Implement and utilize digital analytics tools to track the performance of multimedia content. Integrate audience feedback to refine and target content strategies, ensuring alignment with audience preferences and organizational goals.
11.Ensure multimedia content reflects a broad spectrum of voices and experiences, emphasizing gender, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Promote stories that raise awareness on gender and migration-related issues, incorporating a gender perspective across all content.
12.Prepare thematic campaigns to commemorate international days and global events relevant to the organization’s priorities, programmes, and ongoing activities to support IOM’s brand recognition.
13.Manage the digital archiving of IOM's photo and video assets, ensuring efficient tagging and captioning for easy retrieval.
14.Conduct multimedia training for field staff to enhance their photography and video production skills.
15.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Experiences and Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in media and communications, Digital Video Production or a related field from an accredited academic institution with years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in media and communications with an emphasis on multimedia and marketing tools;
• Previous experience in video editing and production;
• Proficient in content editing platforms including Final Cut, Photoshop among others;
• Knowledge of graphic design, web, and social media platforms.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Dreamweaver, Lightroom etc.

Skills

• Proven ability to produce work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines.
• Fluency in video editing software, such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent oral and visual communication skills, with an ability to explain complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
• Proficient in the use of DSLR and Zoom.
• Ability to transmit information and guidance to team members in a clear and strategic manner.
• Work strategically to reach the Unit’s goals and improve its outputs quality and reach.
• Ability to assume responsibility for own tasks and delegated work, ensuring its timely delivery.

Languages

For all applicants, fluency in English and Somali is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of French or any other UN Official language is advantageous.

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this special vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.

In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and a work permit, as applicable.

Skills Required

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