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Digital Media Assistant

1. Produce content for international audiences in the form of assisting to develop press notes and creating visual human-interest stories from the field; 

2. Visit the field to collect photographs, video clips, beneficiaries’ stories and program descriptions that highlight IOM Libya’s presence and overall strategy for the Mission’s publications and communication channels; 

3. On a weekly basis capture and edit photos and videos about IOM activities, and produce at least one finalized story to be posted on the Mission’s social media platforms each week; 

4. On a monthly basis collect, edit, and produce a video story about IOM activities related to specific project or donor specific requirement; 

1. Provide general advice on content sharing and ways to engage public and followers with the organization’s different platforms for a growing audience; 

2. Supports digital campaigns in support of IOM’s interventions and beneficiaries – in collaboration with other communication offices, if needed; 

3. Monitor social media channels, and flag any issues of concern to the PI team, including negative mentions and misreporting, and propose ways to respond appropriately; 

4. Be responsible for building a pool of photos and videos of IOM activities on a timely basis; make sure that IOM Libya at all times has access to latest high-quality photos about the field activities; 

5. Contribute to the inclusion of appropriate gender awareness in IOM Libya PI material; 

6. Support PI training for field staff on photography, story collection and videography, and build internal PI capacity; 

7. Work closely with IOM Libya operational colleagues to cover IOM activities with text and audio-visual material, including for visiting detention centres and other relevant locations; 

8. Build relationships and collaborations with universities and local media outlets; 

9. Identify relevant media/communications opportunities to promote IOM Libya’s work in Libya; 

10. Ensure consistent visibility of IOM Libya’s activities in the field and produced material; 

11. Ensure donor visibility in line with donor guidelines; 

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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 level 3

• 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. 

·       Bachelor’s degree in Media, Public Relations, Social Sciences, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with 4 years of relevant professional experience or;

·       High school degree with 6 years of relevant professional work experience.

Experience:

·       Experience working in communications, advocacy, journalism or related area is required;

·       Fully proficient computer skills including use of relevant softwares and other applications (e.g. Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Premiere or Final Cut) is required;

·       Experience of producing visual communication products is desirable;

·       Previous working experience in a relevant field with an international organization (IOM, UN etc.) is an advantage;  

Skills:

·       Good knowledge of MS Office applications e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

·       Effective organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and plans, ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines;

·       Good written and spoken communications skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.