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Position Title: Communication and Public Information Assistant

Duty Station: Zarzis, Tunisia

Classification: UG

Type of Appointment: All inclusive; 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

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.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

In particular he/she will:

• Conduct a mapping of on-going projects related to awareness raising on irregular migration risks but also related to positive alternatives, aiming at creating synergies with the information campaign;
• Ensure effective implementation of outreach activities in Tunisia;
• Identify the target audiences and the best means to reach the migrants in order to maximize the campaign’s impact;
• Carry out a media stakeholder analysis to identify relevant media partners including press, radio and TV and evaluate media buying/broadcasting costs;
• Review and field test the awareness raising products developed within the information campaign, including visibility material, Radio/TV spots and social media spots, selecting key messages and materials according to the specific migratory context in Tunisia;
• Plan and implement dissemination activities in target communities building upon a network of local CSOs and youth associations;
• Evaluate the means and costs for possible video/audio testimonies to be carried out in Tunisia;
• Ensure liaison between IOM Tunis, IOM Rome as well as the governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders in Tunisia, to facilitate the dissemination of the info campaign message;
• Feed the content of the “Aware migrants” website/social media pages in close coordination with IOM Rome, providing regular updates, news and legal information;
• Closely monitor the implementation of the outreach campaign, identify constraints and advise on possible implementation delays or hindrances to the full achievement of the project’s goals;
• Support in the organization of meetings and events related to the information campaign;
• Ensure that the planned outreach activities are in line with IOM’s media and visibility guidelines;
• Prepare internal regular updates, specific briefings covering the project’s activities and elaborate a final report on activities conducted, achievements and lessons learnt;
• Support IOM in all public information activities, including the draft of press briefing notes (PBN) in coordination with the relevant project staff and their further dissemination among national Media.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by COM.

Desirable Competencies – Behavioral

• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)
• Accepts and gives constructive criticism
• Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
• Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings
• Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
• Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries
• Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills and in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas
• Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience
• Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services
• Expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones
• Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
• Actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change
• Articulates vision to motivate colleagues and follows through with commitments

Technical and Performance Management

• Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others
• Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others
• Develops strategic vision for IOM within area of responsibility
• Identifies risks and makes contingency plans
• Allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that of team members
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation
• Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions
• Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
• Actively supports and implements final group decisions
• Takes joint responsibility for team’s work
• Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions
• Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs
• Builds stable strategic alliances with relevant parties
• Identifies sources of and secures funding from external stakeholders to meet the needs of IOM
• Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments.
• Coordinates actions with emergency response actors
• Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and emergency response actors
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners
• Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information