20964

WHO | World Health Organization

Damascus

Not Specified

Identify subjects of interest for communication activities and products pertaining to the emergency preparedness and response efforts at the country level. Design communication materials and tools and ensure the rapid and timely dissemination of information to all partners, through traditional and social media channels.
2. Support the development of content for emergency-related advocacy tools, in line with established WHO guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Review and propose content and liaise with the web teams at all levels on the appropriate channels for and presentation of materials and messaging.
3. Participate in the production of relevant, high-quality media tools, including audio-visual, photographic and printed materials, television and radio programmes, multimedia presentations, social media, videos and press releases, etc., to highlight WHO’s visibility, achievements and success stories.
4. Revise risk communication materials such as public information, brochures, leaflets and posters , radio, and TV scripts, guides for stakeholders for risk communication and ensure their translation into local language and their adaptation for the local context.
5. Work closely with the other country and regional/HQ Communication Officers, if any, in identifying with the press/media to disseminate information on emergency prevention, preparedness, recovery and response strategies and efforts. Support the planning of interviews and filming opportunities to support high-visibility of WHO achievements through television, radio and newspapers, etc.
6. Participate in the development of communication products to be used by the Country Office to advocate for support from Donors and other Stakeholders. To respond to country office needs.
7. Work with relevant counterparts within the health cluster, regional and field offices, other WHO departments, UN agencies, and other partners to identify communication opportunities and prepare communication initiatives on specific topics.
8. Perform all other related duties as assigned

Essential
*At least two years’ relevant experience in communication and/or advocacy.
* Proven experience in writing advocacy documents and in the production of communication materials and products.
Desirable
* At least five years’ experience supporting humanitarian emergency or health outbreak response and recovery activities .
*Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international nongovernmental organization. *Management or project management experience.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel).
* Familiarity with the use of graphic design, visual design, social media, website development and publishing software

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

Nov 12, 2019

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