Position Title: Media and Communication Specialist (STTA)
Duty Station: Sana’a, Yemen
Classification: Consultant
Type of Appointment: Three months, with possibility of
extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: December 12, 2012
Context:
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and the Program Manager for the Yemen
Stabilization Initiative, the direct supervision of the Civic Engagement Coordinator, and in
coordination with the Media & Communication Division in Geneva, the candidate will lead
the technical assistance and media programming for the Yemen Stabilization Initiative
Program (YSI). The YSI is a community-based, small grants initiative implemented in close
coordination with the donor, with communities in priority areas, and with all levels of
Government. The Media and Communication Specialist will discharge a range of duties.
Stabilization Initiative, the direct supervision of the Civic Engagement Coordinator, and in
coordination with the Media & Communication Division in Geneva, the candidate will lead
the technical assistance and media programming for the Yemen Stabilization Initiative
Program (YSI). The YSI is a community-based, small grants initiative implemented in close
coordination with the donor, with communities in priority areas, and with all levels of
Government. The Media and Communication Specialist will discharge a range of duties.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Design and implement media plans for YSI grant activities, in cooperation with
program staff, including publicity and event coordination and promotion, highlighting
project inaugurations, program successes, project completion, and other activities,
as required.
2. Provide technical assistance to Yemeni government counterparts and civil society
grantees regarding strategic communications and public outreach activities; support
capacity development, including hardware procurement and training.
3. Assist partners and grantees with development of promotional materials for
television, radio, print, outdoor, electronic, and alternative media to promote public
awareness the National Dialogue, constitution-making, elections, and other political
processes, timelines, as well as civic education.
4. Provide technical assistance to National Dialogue committees in developing effective
media campaign strategies, in coordination with the international community and
other donors, and support effective campaign implementation and project
management, including content development.
5. Provide technical assistance to partners and grantees on the effective use of
technology, including mobile phones and SMS, social media, and website
development to support campaign objectives.
6. Provide technical assistance and management of polling strategies and activities, in
cooperation with grantees and stakeholders, incorporating innovation and
technology, to ensure the broadest possible public participation, transparency, and
accountability of political transition processes.
7. Assist with the development and maintenance of the program's external public
relations materials and events, and internal reporting on YSI program activities.
8. Submit a final report reflecting on all preformed tasks, recommendations and lessons
learned.
9. Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
program staff, including publicity and event coordination and promotion, highlighting
project inaugurations, program successes, project completion, and other activities,
as required.
2. Provide technical assistance to Yemeni government counterparts and civil society
grantees regarding strategic communications and public outreach activities; support
capacity development, including hardware procurement and training.
3. Assist partners and grantees with development of promotional materials for
television, radio, print, outdoor, electronic, and alternative media to promote public
awareness the National Dialogue, constitution-making, elections, and other political
processes, timelines, as well as civic education.
4. Provide technical assistance to National Dialogue committees in developing effective
media campaign strategies, in coordination with the international community and
other donors, and support effective campaign implementation and project
management, including content development.
5. Provide technical assistance to partners and grantees on the effective use of
technology, including mobile phones and SMS, social media, and website
development to support campaign objectives.
6. Provide technical assistance and management of polling strategies and activities, in
cooperation with grantees and stakeholders, incorporating innovation and
technology, to ensure the broadest possible public participation, transparency, and
accountability of political transition processes.
7. Assist with the development and maintenance of the program's external public
relations materials and events, and internal reporting on YSI program activities.
8. Submit a final report reflecting on all preformed tasks, recommendations and lessons
learned.
9. Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
• Completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution in
journalism; or an equivalent combination of related education, training and
professional experience.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of Yemen social and political structures at the national, regional and local
levels is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated analytical ability and understanding of the political context in Yemen.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Ability to organize the workload is required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to prioritize multiple work
assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Personal commitment, drive for results, efficiency, flexibility and respect for diversity.
• Must be able to work under pressure and should be willing to work overtime and on
the weekends when required.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Access) is required.
• Must be able to travel to the field.
journalism; or an equivalent combination of related education, training and
professional experience.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of Yemen social and political structures at the national, regional and local
levels is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated analytical ability and understanding of the political context in Yemen.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Ability to organize the workload is required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to prioritize multiple work
assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Personal commitment, drive for results, efficiency, flexibility and respect for diversity.
• Must be able to work under pressure and should be willing to work overtime and on
the weekends when required.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Access) is required.
• Must be able to travel to the field.
Languages
Thorough knowledge of written and spoken English required, and advanced proficiency in
written and spoken Arabic preferred.
NOTE:
IOM will pay an all-inclusive fee which will include expert fees, internal travel expenses and
other costs (i.e. accommodation, insurance, etc.) without distinction of these costs, therefore
in your CV, please indicate a minimum expert fee (all-inclusive) at which you are ready to
take this assignment. A round plane ticket from the home station to the duty station will be
paid by IOM.
written and spoken Arabic preferred.
NOTE:
IOM will pay an all-inclusive fee which will include expert fees, internal travel expenses and
other costs (i.e. accommodation, insurance, etc.) without distinction of these costs, therefore
in your CV, please indicate a minimum expert fee (all-inclusive) at which you are ready to
take this assignment. A round plane ticket from the home station to the duty station will be
paid by IOM.
How to apply:
Interested applicants are invited to send their Technical Proposal by e-mail to:
iomdcvn@iom.int
brief explanation of how the Expert meets the specified criteria and why he/she is the
most suitable for the work;
brief description highlighting approach and methodology to be applied.
detailed CV including records on past experience in similar assignments and
concrete outputs obtained;
Please use the Subject title: Media and Communications STTA
Closing date for applications is 12 of December 2012;
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for interview.
iomdcvn@iom.int
brief explanation of how the Expert meets the specified criteria and why he/she is the
most suitable for the work;
brief description highlighting approach and methodology to be applied.
detailed CV including records on past experience in similar assignments and
concrete outputs obtained;
Please use the Subject title: Media and Communications STTA
Closing date for applications is 12 of December 2012;
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for interview.
Posting period:
From 27.11.2012 to 12.12.2012
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