Consultancy – Social Media and Marketing

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location:
  • Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Sales and Marketing
    • Sustainable Business Development
    • Marketing (Digital, Advertisement, Brand, Promotion)
  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Project Context and Scope

 
Under the direct supervision of the Communications coordinator, the candidate is expected to support communications activities, including researching, creating and producing content related to IOM Brazil’s activities for the Organization’s social media accounts. The consultant will contribute to the implementation of creative communication strategies, marketing activities and robustly position the organization as the leader in protecting and assisting migrants. 

 
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

 
Media and Communications and Private Sector 

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract
 
  1. Assist in the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels, ensuring alignment with the organization objectives.
  2. Driving strategic marketing campaigns and optimizing digital experiences to enhance engagement (direct and through partners), brand visibility, and organization growth
  3. Identify key influencers to boost brand awareness and engagement.
  4. Monitor relevant discussions of migration related issues on social media.
  5. Provide data driven recommendations to improve engagement and conversion rates.
  6. Provide support with IOM Brazil’s communications strategy.
  7. Provide overall support with research and fact-checking to produce communication material.
  8. Capture images in photo and video.
  9. Support operational processes related to communications.
  10. Stay abreast of new design and social media trends and delivers create and innovative ideas.
  11. Perform any other duties as may be needed.  
 
 
 
 

Qualifications

Education
  • University degree  in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related areas by an accredited university.
Experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to prepare clear and concise products.
  • Expertise in campaign execution, digital marketing, and data-driven decision-making to create seamless and impactful digital interactions across multiple platforms
  • Be an active social media user and stay up to date with the latest trends in online content.
  • Knowledge in the field of migration is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of graphic design is an advantage.
 
Languages
  • Required: English (working knowledge) and Portuguese. Advantageous: Spanish
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.
 
Travel required
  • It may be required
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
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. 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.
  3. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 4 months
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Alternative Required Language 1: Portuguese
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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