Communications Campaigns Consultant Tender, Cameroon - 22838547

Procurement Summary

Country : Cameroon

Summary : Communications Campaigns Consultant

Deadline : 28 Apr 2018

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 22838547

Document Ref. No. : CON 2018/17

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)
Yaoundé, Bastos, at the end of the Boulevard of the USSR, behind the Swiss embassy. Tel. + 237 222 20 32 78
Cameroon
URL :http://www.iom.int/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Communications Campaigns Consultant.

Duty Station : Yaoundé, Cameroon

Classification : Consultant, Grade OTHE

Type of Appointment : Consultant, Six months

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 28 April 2018

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 direct supervision of the Chief of Mission and in collaboration with the Project Development and Reporting officer and the Reintegration Officer, the successful candidate will manage the awareness raising campaign on the risks of irregular migration, in the framework of the European Union-10M joint initiative for migrant protection and reintegration.

The incumbent's role will be to ensure timely and professional coordination with the stakeholders and the implementing partners, as well as to prepare communications outputs with a focus on support awareness raising on the risks of irregular migration in Cameroon.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Ensure implementation of the awareness ra1s1ng campaign and coordination with the implementing partners as well as relevant stakeholders;

2. Call, coordinate, prepare and report from the meetings of the steering subcommittee on awareness and liaise with its members;

3. Develop IOM Cameroon communications plan and ensure its implementation in coordination with colleagues as well as other stakeholders;

4. Draft press briefing notes, news stories and images showing 10M's response work in

Cameroon and contribute to the preparation of project reports;

1. Develop and disseminate multimedia, multilingual awareness raising materials including infographics, social media content, newsletters and other communications tools to showcase the results of the project in Cameroon;

2. Liaise as appropriate with 10M Regional Office in Dakar and with other stakeholders, including media, to ensure effective communication on the project results and status of advancement;

3. Contribute towards the coordination of IOM's media outreach with the UN Humanitarian

Communications team and other international and news agencies;

1. Ensure the update of the mission's social media account as well as webpage;

2. Ensure that there is appropriate gender awareness in all 10M communications in relation to the issue.

3. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master's degree in Political Science, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Information or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in media and communications;

• Previous experience writing and reporting in international and crisis contexts;

• Strong organizational and editorial skills;

• Ability to timely understand the Organization's structure and portfolios;

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;

• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines;

• Practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and work independently.

Languages

• Fluency in French is required. Working knowledge of English is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Note

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment or visa requirements and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY:

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 28 April 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 24.04.2018 to 28.04.2018

Requisition: CON 2018/17 - Communications Campaigns Consultant - Yaounde, Cameroon (55453077) Released

Posting: Posting NC55453078 (55453078) Released

Documents

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