World Health Organization Job Vacancy For Communications Officer

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General Information

Country of Assignment: Ghana

Host Institute: World Health Organization

Volunteer Category: International Specialist

Number of Volunteer:1

Duration:12 months

Expected Starting Date: 01-06-2019

Duty Station: Accra [GHA]

Assignment Place: Family Duty Station

The UNV will be based in Accra, the capital city. The city is quiet, everyday life in Accra is safe and one can circulate freely. The food and non-food commodities are available. Medical facilities are readily available in the city. The apartments must be approved by the Department of Safety and Security in
Accra.

Assignment Details

Assignment Title: Communications Officer

Organizational Context & Project Description

The incumbent, being the communication and advocacy focal point, will report directly to the Programme Management & Resource Mobilization Officer, under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative in Ghana Country office. The officers will collaboration with relevant technical officers and the Department of Communications in RO and HQ. The first line responsibility involves promoting effective communicationstrategies and establishing a press/media networks. S/he will engage with subject matter experts in the organization to agree on best tactics to advocate the World Health Organization’s work, goals and achievements. The incumbent will also liaise with a broad range of officials from the press and media, partner organizations and institutions, target audiences, health cluster partners and official representatives from the national authorities to obtain information and, as necessary, provide advice on communication opportunities.

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Sustainable Development Goals

3. Good Health and Well-being

Task description

In the context of the WHO strategic direction at the country level, the incumbent will deliver a well rounded Communication
and Advocacy plan, highlighting WHO's work on the ground and promoting achievements and results in theWCO Ghana efforts.

Duties:

1. Identify subjects of interest to develop and improve media/communication activities pertaining to WHO efforts at the country level. Design state-of-the-art communication materials and tools; ensure the rapid and timely dissemination of information to all partners.

2. Work together with WHO PMO/RM in Country office in Ghana to conceptualize a set of new advocacy documents to inform stakeholders and the general public about WHO's response, co-develop, as relevant, high quality media tools, including audio-visual, photographic and printed materials, television and radio programmes, multimedia presentations, social media, videos and press releases, bulletins etc., to promote WHO's visibility, achievements and success stories.

3. Liaise with the press/media to advocate and disseminate information on WHO work as well as relevant events such as WHO campaigns. Organize interviews and filming opportunities to support high-visibility of WHO achievements through television, radio and newspapers, etc.

4. Manage the development and maintenance of content for the emergency related websites, in compliance with guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Critically review and improve contents, architecture and design.

5. Research and write feature stories and messages, ideally bringing in a human element from real life experiences

6. Prepare communication and advocacy products and statements to be used by the Resource Mobilization team in convincing and encouraging donors to rapidly fund the overall health sector response to affected populations.

7. Collaborate with all relevant actors, including the health cluster, regional and field offices, other WHO departments, UN agencies, and other partners to identify and create communication opportunities and prepare communication campaigns on specific topics.

8. Represent the WCO in the UN Communication Group and provide appropriate technical support as required.

9. Organize advocacy events and meetings to increase the visibility of WHO and knowledge about the work of the WCO;

10. Perform any other communication specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

11. Support the development and implementation of multi hazard risk communications, social mobilization and advocacy plans

12. Support MoH/GHS public communications during health crisis, developing talking points, press releases, press statements and other media products

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submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme  for newly-arrived UN Volunteers Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage  relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

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