OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Vn no : IOM/015/09
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Title: Public Information Assistant
Classification: Grade G6/01 (UN Salary Scale for GS staff in Kenya)
Type of Appointment: Special 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
General Functions:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Representative of IOM Mission with Regional
Functions Nairobi and in close coordination with the Media and Public Information Unit in
Geneva, the successful applicant will promote the image of IOM and its activities in the
region by implementing various public information activities and programmes.
Essential Functions:
1. Gathers, prepares and disseminates informational material in English on all IOM
activities in East and Central Africa through the use of newsletters, brochures, fact sheets,
and other promotional material.
2. Assists in the implementation of public information/awareness campaigns of various
programme units.
3. Supervise and coordinate the in-house production of printing documents, posters, reports,
etc as well as observation on production by third parties of the same for IOM.
4. Designs, maintains and updates MRF Nairobi’s website.
5. Contributes public information material for the bi-weekly press briefing notes, IOM
website, Quarterly Migration Report, Migration News template and other regular IOM
publications.
6. Designs and equips the MRF Nairobi resource centre.
7. Archives and catalogues existing IOM materials.
8. Develops and strengthens links with local, national and international media covering East
and Central Africa to promote IOM’s profile in the region and worldwide.
International Organization for Migration, Mission with Regional Function Nairobi
Rhapta Road, Westlands
P.O.Box 55040, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254) 20 4444 174. Fax: (254) 20 4449 577.
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9. Liaises with the media departments of partner international organizations and NGOs in
Nairobi, Kenya.
10. Responds to public information enquiries (telephone, written, email and in person).
11. Establishes and maintains media contacts (both local and regional) as well as develop a
database of those contacts.
12. Scans media for articles and news of interest to IOM.
13. Provides technical assistance through coordination of IOM conferences, press briefings
and other activities.
14. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Qualifications (Education, experience and competencies):
1. Diploma in Journalism and or Information Management, or alternatively a combination of
relevant education and professional experience.
2. A minimum of five years of significant experience in media.
3. Familiarity with different communications approaches, tools and methodologies.
4. Good understanding of public and media relations as well as journalism.
5. Ability to plan and create communications that is responsive to the needs of the
organization.
6. Excellent oral and written communications skills.
7. Strong computer skills; proven ability to use MS Office, PowerPoint, and experience in
web site development and maintenance.
8. IOM functional competencies required: Effective communicator, successful negotiator,
active learner, team player, and cross-cultural facilitator.
9. Thorough knowledge of English and Kiswahili required. Knowledge of other East
African languages an advantage.
Method of Application: Submit application and CV including daytime telephone and email
contact to the Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 55040, Post Code 00200, Nairobi or
Email Hrnairobi@iom.int
Closing Date: 10th April 2009
