Media and Communications Assistant

About Organization

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.

IOM began its operations in Thailand in 1975, assisting the resettlement of Indo-Chinese refugees to countries offering them permanent residence. With the Kingdom of Thailand joining IOM as a member state in 1986, the organization’s cooperation with the Royal Thai Government has expanded to cover all aspects of migration affecting the Kingdom and its neighbours, including labour migration, migration health, counter-trafficking, emergency and post crisis, institution building, border management, security and law enforcement.

Today, IOM has a strong presence in Thailand with over 300 personnel working on more than 50 active projects in eleven locations across the country. The IOM Mission in Thailand has a main office in central Bangkok, four sub offices and six other project offices in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang, Mae Sot and Samut Prakarn.

Under the direct supervision of the Media and Communications Officer, overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in close coordination with the Programme Managers, the successful candidate will assist in the implementation of media, communications and awareness raising initiatives.

Job Overview

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title               :  Media and Communications Assistant

Duty Station                :  Bangkok Thailand

Classification              :  General Service (Ungraded, THB 74,000 per month)

Type of Appointment  :  Special Short-Term Contract

6 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date  :  As soon as possible

Closing Date               :  28 June 2024

(Open for Thai Nationals Only)

Role Description

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support the development and implementation of the mission’s public information, communications and visibility strategy.
• Support the creation of public information content – in particular, audio-visual and multimedia content – on the mission’s key activities and achievements.
• Interview project beneficiaries and write stories for dissemination in various traditional and digital platforms.
• Liaise with media practitioners to enhance visibility of the mission’s work and to promote balanced and credible coverage of migration issues.
• Assist in implementing capacity building initiatives for media stakeholders.
• Supporting the incorporation of the Communication for Development (C4D) approach into awareness raising initiatives and support the implementation of activities to promote safe migration.
• Create information, education and communication (IEC) material for use in awareness raising initiatives.
• Monitor media coverage of the mission’s work and other media developments on migration.
• Undertake duty travel when necessary, in particular to cover mission activities.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

EXPERIENCE

• Well-versed on Thailand’s traditional and digital media landscape.
• Experience in community engagement, outreach, advocacy or awareness raising initiatives.
• Good grasp of migration dynamics in Thailand is an asset.
• Experience working in international, nongovernment or civil society organizations.
• Experience in liaising with government, civil society and media partners.

SKILLS

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills
• Experience in digital content creation, including photography, videography, graphic design and editing.
• Skilled in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular Adobe PremierePro
• Sound knowledge of project implementation and administration.

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in English and Thai (oral and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of Burmese is desirable.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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.
• Courage: demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels.
• Delivering results: Manages time and resources efficiently, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Shares knowledge and learning willingly, and proactively seeks to learn from the experiences of others.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities within own role and honours commitments to others and to the Organization.
• Communication: Encourages others to share their views, using active listening to demonstrate openness and to build understanding of different perspectives.

Benefits

Not Specified

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e-Recruitment system within the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application.

• a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.

Other

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
• 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.
• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
• Only applicants who meet the above qualification will be considered.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: Careers | IOM Thailand.

Additional Note

Not Specified