NGO JOBS

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013

Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) is a USAID-funded programme promoting peace and stabilization in Somalia. Implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) theTIS programme is facilitating over 200 quick-impact activities to promote confidence in government and increase social cohesion in Mogadishu and Somaliland.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

TIS-IOM is seeking a professional and experienced Information Officer. The chosen candidate will:

1. Write daily success stories and/or feature articles that clearly illustrate programmatic impact;
2. Conduct interviews with partners and beneficiaries, direct and produce multimedia content and take quality photographs;
3. Support government institutions by assisting with press releases and media liaison;
4. Strategically and creatively design, implement and monitor community events with Government institutions;
5. Produce and update a variety of communication products, including posters, slideshows and brochures for the TIS programme and Government institutions;
6. Design and implement behaviour change communication campaigns in accordance with government institutions;
7. Guide government institutions on developing short documentaries that best showcases their work or promotes community successes and social cohesion;
8. Assist with ad-hoc monitoring and evaluation tasks.

Desirable Qualifications and skills:

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications and/or public relations or other related field;
2. A minimum of four years progressive experience in journalism, event management, public information or multimedia;
3. Extensive experience in writing news and feature stories, editing reports and taking quality photographs;
4. Proven experience in event management and budgeting;
5. Experience of working with Government institutions preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

1. Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in English and Somali;
2. Solid journalistic skills, including interviewing, writing, proof reading, and editing;
3. Acute attention to detail;
4. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match cultural context and specific audiences;
5. Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships;
6. Acts impartially and works equally with different communities and government officials;
7. Listens to, represents and implements community-driven ideas;
8. Proven experience in budgeting, design and implementing successful events;
9. Fluency in Somali and English essential.
10. Local position for Somali National

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter indicating the Vacancy Notice Number and position title in the subject line, with three professional references and contacts (email or telephone) to the:

International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Human Resources Department,
Gitanga Groove, off Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 1810 - 00606
Nairobi
Or send by email to: hrsomalia@iom.int