Communication Consultant

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Organization: International Organization for Migration

Closing date: 23 Aug 2021

Position Title : Communication Consultant

(Call for short-term consultants)

Duty Station : Home-based

Classification: Consultancy (50 – 200 USD / Hour)

Type of Appointment : Consultancy Contract, 6 months

Desired Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 23 August 2021

Reference Code : CFCV022/2021

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:

Under the direct supervision of Communications Officer in Bangkok, the overall supervision of Chief of Mission in Bangkok, and in coordination with IOM staff from the relevant units, the successful candidate will contribute to the communication materials developed for a number of projects managed by IOM Thailand.

Through this call for consultants, IOM aims to identify qualified applicants who following the pre-screening and interviews will be cleared by IOM to engage on relevant communication short-term assignments in the next six months. Once cleared, identified consultants will be contacted by IOM only if their profile matches the profile of a consultant sought for individual assignments.

All applicants are required to fill the below form in addition to sending their application to the e-mail address indicated in this vacancy:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LSaIFfsjtEO9brzknI5hhpqnoFp- L1NOkLcsUNtazbNUNzVXVTQ5RDBORENSUEZNUzZIRkUwTDY4QiQlQCN0PWcu**

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Support the implementation of communication strategies, campaigns, and plans including but not limited to video editing, photo shooting, Plan and prepare different communication materials, press release, draft key messages & talking points, media messages, newsletter, one-pager, fact sheets, web- based content, dissemination & promotional plan etc;

2. Liaise and coordinate closely with graphic designers on the layout and design of various communications products;

3. Provide recommendations on the best and most relevant visual design style and materials suitable for the project’s target audience;

4. Liaise with and report to IOM staff regarding any communication materials;

5. Undertake travel to cover project activities as requested;

6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

3. DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

Values

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Encourages the inclusion of all team members and stakeholders while demonstrating the ability to work constructively with people with different backgrounds and orientations;
• Integrity and transparency: Delivers on commitments; manages the organization’s resources reliably and sustainably
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and willingness to improve knowledge and skills;**

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work;

• Delivering results: Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations;

• Managing and sharing knowledge: Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately;

• Accountability: Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated;

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.

4. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, public relations, journalism or any other related qualifications.

• At least 5 years of work experience in the field of media and/or communication.

• Strong background in producing different communication products, drafting press release, events reports etc.

• Proven experience in implementing communication and social media strategies.

• Previous experience in working in the UN system is an asset.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect diversity.

• Teamwork oriented but with a capacity to work independently.

• Excellent English writing and communication skills.

• Computer literate and social media savvy.

• Experience in producing visual materials is an asset.

• Strong multi-task prioritization, organizational, coordination and time management skills.

• Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect diversity.

• Teamwork oriented but with a capacity to work independently.

• Confident writing and communication skills.

• Videos and photos shooting and editing skills.

• Confident user of MS Officer applications and communication platforms such as Skype for Business, BlueJeans, CISCO WebEX.

• Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility. Strong interest in the issue of labour migration and anti-trafficking in persons;

• Solid understanding of the norms of professional ethics;

5. LANGUAGES

Required: English Fluent)

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this 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.

How to apply:

Interested consultants are invited to submit their applications with the following documents to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int no later than 5.00 pm on Monday, 23 August 2021. No late proposal shall be accepted.

· A duly completed IOM Personal History Form The form can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/thailand/files/Recruitment/IOM%20Personal%20History%20Form%20with%20Declaration.xls

· Consultant’s CV

· Cover letter with three samples of previous work similar to this consultancy

· Consultant Daily Rate

• All applicants are required to fill the below form in addition to sending their application to the e-mail address indicated in this vacancy:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LSaIFfsjtEO9brzknI5hhpqnoFp- L1NOkLcsUNtazbNUNzVXVTQ5RDBORENSUEZNUzZIRkUwTDY4QiQlQCN0PWcu

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