Communication Officer

1 week ago

Pretoria, South Africa World Health Organization Full time

**Grade**: P2

**Contractual Arrangement**: Fixed-term appointment

**Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)**: 2 YRS

**Job Posting**: Jun 25, 2024, 2:42:36 AM

**Closing Date**: Jul 15, 2024, 4:59:00 PM

**Primary Location**: South Africa-Pretoria

**Organization**: AF_ZAF South Africa

**Schedule**: Full-time

**OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME**: This position is one of the core-predictable, country-presence positions for WHO country office whose objectives is to strengthen WHO's strategic and operational presence in country by using the objective criteria.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education**:** Essential**: A University degree (bachelor's) in a relevant field (suchas communication, journalism, marketing, health communications, political science or international relations)

**Desirable**: Formal qualification in public health. Courses in communication techniques and/orgraphic design, visual language in the use of social media. Training in riskcommunication.

**Experience**:** Essential**: At least two (02) years of practical experience working in journalism and/or a communications expert for a major national or international organization.

**Desirable**: Studies or experience-based knowledge of informationmanagement, information systems, communications techniques and media relations;
- Excellent knowledge of photography - Excellent knowledge of script/videoediting tools - Demonstrated experience in graphic design and video editing

**Skills**: Essential-Understanding of public health and internationaldevelopment issues -The development and implementation of communication/mediaproducts and approaches-Excellent oral and written communication -Ability to represent and promote the WHO brand in virtualcommunities and networks-Ability to develop messaging and positioning for aninternational organization -Ability to elicit and communicate success stories

**WHO Competencies**: Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Moving forward in a changing environment

Creating an empowering and motivating environment

**Use of Language Skills**:** Essential**: Expert knowledge of English.

**Desirable**:
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:

- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
- According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
- The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
- An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
- WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
- The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.

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