{"schemaVersion":3,"releaseId":"rel_20261112_4dbdfd3e72c2","builtAt":"2026-11-12T03:18:38.218Z","canonicalUrl":"https://www.diplomatic.careers/jobs/iom-media-communications-officer-tunis-23793","job":{"slug":"iom-media-communications-officer-tunis-23793","title":"Media and Communications Officer","state":"open","publishedAt":"2026-11-11T05:03:01.494Z","updatedAt":"2026-11-11T05:46:10.442Z","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-11-11T05:03:01.500Z","sourceUrl":"https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/23793","sourceName":"IOM careers","applicationUrl":"https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/23793","workModes":["on-site"],"grades":["P-2"],"gradeKey":"p-2","careerLevel":"l2","professionalFunction":"communications","subjectArea":"migration_displacement","requiredLanguages":["English","French"],"requiredLanguagesOneOf":[],"citizenshipEligibility":"open","degreeLevel":"bachelor","yearsExperienceMin":4,"positionsCount":1,"internationallyRecruited":true,"summary":"Coordinate media and communications activities for IOM Tunisia, supporting national, regional, and global public information efforts on migration and field operations.","sourceDescription":"Introduction\nEstablished in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. \nIOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.\nIOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration\nApplications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. \nFor the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:\n• Internal candidates\n• Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu\n \nSecond tier candidates include:\nAll external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.\nOrganizational Context and Scope\nUnder the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Programme Support Unit Coordinator, and in coordination with the Regional Media and Communications Officer and the Media, Innovation & Community Engagement Unit at Headquarters (HQs), the Media and Communications Officer will be responsible and accountable for coordinating the implementation of media and communications-related activities at IOM Tunisia.\n\nResponsibilities\n1.    Regularly draft public information products, both in writing and audio-visual formats, for national and international audiences, as well as for the Organizational press notes, global communications initiatives etc.\n2.    Draft lines to take for colleagues in the mission, Regional Office (RO), and Headquarters (HQs) regarding responses to media requests and interview opportunities, when necessary.\n3.    Maintain IOM Tunisia social media accounts and content in the communications platforms (including X, Facebook, Instagram, and IOM Website) to help increase awareness of IOM’s work in Tunisia and check that the content meets IOM standards and guidelines. Monitor the impact of CO’s digital outreach.\n4.    Produce quality content in the form of human-interest stories, photographs, and video clips for an international and national audience, also contributing to communications campaigns at a national, regional, and international level, including for relevant UN Days.\n5.    Closely coordinate with the Regional Media and Communications Officer at RO Cairo to facilitate the enforcement of global media guidelines, and to provide content in diverse formats for IOM’s regional and global channels.\n6.    Supervise the Media and Public Information assistant to ensure content is of the highest quality, aligned with IOM’s brand guidelines and consistent with the Organization’s strategic communications priorities.\n7.    Maintain media contact lists, coordinate responses to media requests; draft inputs for the preparation of timely press releases/media packages and arrange press briefings and media trainings.\n8.    Contribute to the liaison with interagency communications working groups such as the United Nations (UN) Communications Group to encourage information flow across agencies and facilitate the development of complementary public information strategies under the One UN approach.\n9.    Undertake duty travel to take photographs and video footage and gather material for multi-media content showcasing the humanitarian situation and IOM field activities. Check that Media and Communications content is clear and concise, and that digital informed consent is secured.\n10.    Check that there is appropriate gender, diversity, and inclusion awareness in all IOM external communications.\n11.    Perform such other duties as may be assigned.\n\nQualification\nRequired Qualifications and Experience\nEducation\n• Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,\n• University degree in one of the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.\n• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.\n \nExperience\n• Experience as a writer, editor and/or content producer in international Journalism and/or public information roles;\n• Experience in digital communications and social media;\n• Experience in corporate writing and editing;\n• Experience with media liaison;\n• Experience working in the region an advantage; and,\n• Experience in working in UN or other international organizations an advantage.\n \nSkills\n• Skills in graphic design, particularly using Adobe programmes an advantage;\n• Skills in photography and videography, both shooting and editing an advantage;\n• Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;\n• High level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines in a complex and fast changing environment; and,\n• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.\n \nLanguages\nFor this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). \nWorking knowledge of Arabic and another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.\nProficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.\nRequired Competencies\nIOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.\nValues - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:\n• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.\n• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.\n• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.\n• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.\n• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.\n \nCore Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2\n• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.\n• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.\n• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.\n• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.\n• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.\n \nManagerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2\n• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.\n• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.\n• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.\n• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.\n• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. \n \nNotes\nInternationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.\nAppointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.\nIOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.\nIOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.\nIOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.\nIOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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