Communications Assistant - Designer (Brasília/DF) bei International Organization for Migration
International Organization for Migration · Brasilia, Brasilien · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Brasilia
At this moment internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates will be considered as First-Tier Candidates and will be given preference over are Second-Tier candidates. 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. Former IOM Staff Members affected by a Structural Adjustment Plan triggered due to a funding constraint in the last 12 months will be considered internal candidates.
Context
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental partners. With 175 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM, the UN Migration Agency, 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. Brazil is a Member State of IOM since 2004.
Under the direct supervision of the Communications Coordinator in Brasília, the candidate is expected to produce compelling and engaging communication and advocacy content for web and print, including factsheets, reports, folders, social media content, and visibility products, among others. The candidate will contribute to the implementation of creative communication strategies.
Responsibilities
- Create design elements and layouts of key flagship publications, website and social media content, infographics, and maps highlighting IOM activities in Brazil.
- Assist in producing and planning IOM Brazil’s social media products
- Produce newsletters, reports, photographs, and other promotional material printed or digital.
- Prepares products for production and distribution, including print and digital output.
- Ensures timely dissemination of promotional and communications materials on the national website, as well as other media channels.
- Provides overall support with research and fact-checking to produce communication material.
- Establishes and maintains an up-to-date repository file for communication materials including publications, press releases, clipping, photographs, audio, and visual products.
- Liaise with graphic designers and other vendors to develop, produce, and print materials.
- Stays abreast of new design and social media trends and delivers create and innovative ideas.
- Edits low complexity videos and clips produced by the team.
- Ensure all communication materials are under the general branding IOM manual, and specific projects branding manual.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma, with a minimum of 4 (four) years of relevant work experience; or
- University Degree in Graphic design, Social Communication, or related areas by an accredited university, with a minimum of 2 (two) years of relevant work experience
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
- A minimum of four years of relevant experience in Communication.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, and CapCut are required.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to prepare clear and concise products.
- Knowledge in the field of migration is an advantage.
Languages
- For this position, fluency in Portuguese and in English is required (oral and written).
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
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.
- 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
- 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 actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
- 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.
- IOM 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, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- 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.
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