2022-07-20

Multimedia Assistant – Homebased

Homebased
Posted on July 20, 2022

IOM

Multimedia Assistant – Homebased

Job Description

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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context:

The Media and Communications Division (MCD) of IOM is comprised of experienced communications professionals based in Geneva as well as various regional offices. The team provides advice and support on media and public information issues to IOM Headquarters and missions worldwide. It is responsible for media relations as well as producing a variety of other public information materials, including official statements to mark special events, information folders, fact sheets and press briefing notes on specific IOM activities for both online and offline communications outlets.

The “It Takes A Community Campaign” (ITAC) is an ongoing global campaign whose aim is to balance the public narrative about migration and migrants worldwide, with a view towards fostering inclusive societies, supporting diversity, and contributing to sustainable development and innovation.

The Multimedia Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Digital Campaigns Project Officer.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Revamp the current ITAC campaign visual identity.
Create a set of social media cards templates in various formats for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
Create video tutorials on how to use the templates.
Create a set of static and animated social media cards to promote ITAC on various platforms.
Create new videos to promote ITAC campaign.
Create new illustrative banners for the ITAC website.
Create and populate dedicated ITAC Trello boards.
Edit campaign videos.
Develop animated graphics to promote the campaign on social media (GIFs, vertical stories etc.).
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisors.

Skills and Qualifications

Education

University degree in Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, Video Editing, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years relevant work experience; or
Completed High school / Secondary school education with five years of relevant experience.

Experience

Experience in developing visual identities and style guides;
Experience in editing videos.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative software (Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop and Premiere); Aftereffect and Canvas skills will be an asset;
Strong creative skills and knowledge of the digital graphic art industry;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internal candidates of the Organization will be considered as first-tier candidates.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Please be advised that this is a local position and as such only qualified Swiss nationals or candidates residing in Switzerland or neighbouring France will be considered.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 02 August 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 20.07.2022 to 02.08.2022

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Requisition: CFA 2022 01 (GS) Multimedia Assistant (UG) Homebased (57676028) Released

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