Media and Community Engagement Consultant

The International Organization for Migration (IOM)

The International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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16 May 2024
31 May 2024

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title : Media and Community Engagement Consultant

Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand

Classification : Consultancy

Type of Appointment : Consultant Contract (6 months with possibility of

extension)

Desired Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 31 May 2024

Reference Code : CFA069/2024

(Opens for Thai Nationals Only)

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.

1. 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 350 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, and in close coordination with the Programme Managers, the successful candidate will assist in the implementation of media and community engagement initiatives, with the aim of fostering social cohesion between migrants and communities and improving access to information among migrants. In addition, they will provide graphic design support for production of information and communication materials.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support the implementation of capacity building initiatives aimed at strengthening accurate, balanced and evidence-based public discourse and media reporting on migration.
Support engagement and regular liaison with media and civil society stakeholders.
Contribute to the design of information, education, and communication (IEC) materials regarding the rights and protection of migrant workers.
Participate in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of community outreach and awareness raising activities on migrants’ rights and safe migration.
Liaise with vendors on the production and translation of IEC materials into different migrant languages.
Assist to enhance the visibility of programme activities by covering events and facilitating media coverage of events.
Conduct video interviews with project beneficiaries and draft short stories.
Support the development, management and updating of content on IOM Thailand’s website and social media accounts.
Monitor media coverage on the mission’s work and other media developments on migration.
Undertake duty travel when necessary.
Perform other duties as required.

3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

University degree in Communications, Journalism, Development Studies, Social Sciences or related fields from an accredited academic institution, with one year of relevant experience; or
High school diploma with three years of relevant experience.

Experiences:

Experience in supporting graphic design and content production.
Experience in supporting community engagement, outreach, advocacy or awareness raising initiatives.

Experience in running digital campaign is an advantage.
Good grasp of migration dynamics and the media landscape in Thailand.
Good grasp of migration dynamics in Thailand is an advantage.
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Experience in liaising with government, media and civil society partners is an advantage.
Experience in digital content creation, including graphic design and editing.

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook).
Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills
Skilled in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and/or PremierePro.
Excellent oral and written skills in English and Thai.
Skilled in digital content creation, including graphic design, photography, videography, and editing.
Skilled in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and/or PremierePro.
Strong organizational skills and reliability in time management and schedule organization.
Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect of diversity.
Teamwork-oriented but with a capacity to work independently.

Languages:

Fluency in English and Thai (oral and written) is required.
Working knowledge in Khmer, Lao or Burmese is desirable.

4. DESIRABLE COMPENTENCIES

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

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.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by 31 May 2024 at the latest.

Kindly indicate the reference code CFA069/2024 followed by your full name in the subject line.

Applications should include: