Specialist, Communications & Visibility

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Specialist Communications & Visibility

Join us and help elevate PAHOs public presence and impact in Peru

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking a dynamic creative and missiondriven Communications & Visibility Specialist to lead strategic communication efforts that strengthen public trust enhance institutional visibility and support public health action across Peru.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team in the PAHO/WHO Country Office the selected candidate will:

• Design implement and monitor the Country Offices communication strategy ensuring alignment with PAHO/WHO priorities and institutional guidelines.
• Promote and report on PAHO/WHOs work through compelling narratives success stories press materials and multimedia content across traditional and digital platforms.
• Provide technical support to the PAHO/WHO Representative and technical teams integrating social communication approaches and strengthening partner engagement.
• Deliver strategic communication guidance during health emergencies including key message development media monitoring and social listening.
• Support knowledge management and publications ensuring that content meets institutional quality standards and aligns with organizational processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

For a complete list of functions please see the post description.

What is required for this position

Education

A bachelors degree in social communications journalism media studies digital media communication advertising or in any other discipline related to the functions of the position from a recognized university.

Experience

Three years of professional national experience in social communications journalism or public relations.

Languages

Very good knowledge of Spanish with a working knowledge English.

IT Skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel Outlook OneDrive PowerPoint Teams SharePoint and Word are considered essential.
Other essential IT skills include website management effective use of social media and knowledge of audiovisual production and graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premiere After Effects or equivalent) with the capacity to supervise and provide guidance on the development of communication materials.

Competencies and Skills

For a complete list of competencies and skills please refer to the post description.

The skills required are:
Skills in communication journalism and public information.
Strong writing reporting and editorial abilities for diverse audiences.
Experience in risk crisis and behaviorchange communication.
Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and partnerships.
Experience in capacitybuilding training and community engagement.
Ability to supervise the creation of communication products including audiovisual and graphic design.

Duration of Contract

Post of limited duration of one year. First year probationary period.

DISCLAIMER

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level.

• All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.

• Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO considers official higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:

- World Higher Education Database (WHED) list updated by the International Association of Universities

(IAU)/United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The list can be assessed through the link: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

- College Navigator found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics

to support the validation process.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations Staff Rules and e-Manual.

PAHO/WHO is committed to:

• PAHO supports an environment of mutual respect and dignity for all applicants. All interested individuals who meet the requirements of this position are encouraged to apply.

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. To do so email us at:

• Maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.

• Promoting a work environment that is free from harassment sexual harassment discrimination and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of misconduct.

• Providing a smoke-free environment.

• Protecting the people in the communities we we have zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.