Job profile summary
The incumbent will work to ensure implementation of the WHO country office’s communication strategies in support of its programmes and objectives, in the context of the WHO strategic direction at country level. This will serve to promote and increase knowledge about the work and achievements of the WHO country office at country level and the visibility of WHO.
Key duties and responsibilities
The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required
by the needs of the office.
·In coordination with the regional and/or headquarters communication focal points, support the implementation of communication strategies and plans to support awareness of the programmes and achievements of WHO at country level. Support the implementation of the WHO corporate (global and regional) communication strategy.
Recruitment profile
Competencies
Core Competencies
mandatory
1) Teamwork
2) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3) Communication
4)Knowing and Managing Yourself
5)Producing Results
Managerial Competencies
4) Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Functional knowledge and skills
Essential
·Understanding of public health and international development issues
·The development and implementation of communication/media products and approaches
·Excellent oral and written communication
·Ability to represent and promote the WHO brand in virtual communities and networks
·Ability to develop messaging and positioning for an international organization
·Ability to elicit and communicate success stories.
Desirable:
Educational qualifications
Essential A university degree (bachelor’s) in communications, journalism, political or international relations or health communications from an accredited/recognized institute
Desirable Formal qualification in public health. Courses in communication techniques and/or graphic design, visual language in the use of social media. Training in risk communication.
Work experience
Minimum number of years’ experience required: 2 years
Essential
A minimum of two years of work experience relevant to the position (overseeing and delivering communications services and products, including a minimum of two years in communications strategy development).
Desirable
Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained in an international context.
Language requirements
English 3 – Expert Overall Essential
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