Digitization and Communication Officer

**Grade**: P3

**Contractual Arrangement**: Fixed-term appointment

**Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)**: Two years

**Job Posting**: Nov 6, 2024, 12:08:53 AM

**Closing Date**: Nov 26, 2024, 4:59:00 PM

**Primary Location**: India-New Delhi

**Organization**: SE/RDO Regional Director's Office

**Schedule**: Full-time

**OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME**:
Given that communications and advocacy cut across all the programmes, the activity provides valuable inputs to individual programmes, and supports and guides strategic communications on all important public health matters. The overall work aims to facilitate increased awareness of Member States of WHO policies and public health issues in general, timely information that is reliable and up-to-date that helps WHO to gain public and Member States' support for achieving WHO's goal of an informed community and a fully aware public about WHO's work.

**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES**:
Under the direct supervision of the Chef de Cabinet and overall guidance of the Regional Director, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

- In consultation with the Publication Information and Advocacy team, develop and execute communication strategies to enhance internal and external communication channels.
- Facilitate and oversee management of the organization's digital communication platforms, ensuring consistency and relevance of content.
- Collaborate with Technical Units to draft and finalize speeches and articles for the Regional Director, that are technically accurate, provide clear messaging and advocacy points, and deploy effective rhetoric.
- Review and finalize the various speeches, advocacy messages and inputs from the Regional Director for updating on the RD's webpage, clearly reflective of the uniformity in style as well as any last minute changes or additions.
- Carefully review and ensure compliance with data protection regulations in all digitization and communication content for the WHO Regional Office posted on the social media.
- Finalize the ‘forewords' on behalf of the Regional Director in technical and other publications.
- Design and develop a comprehensive brand strategy for the WHO, Regional Office for South-East Asia Coordinate with various Technical Units to develop and execute digital campaign strategies aligned with Organization's missions and objectives as well as Regional Director's vision.
- Create engaging and innovative designs for various digital platforms, including social media, websites and other online channels.
- Facilitate generation of multimedia content, including images, videos, and interactive elements, to enhance digital campaigns and user engagement and ensure visual and written content align seamlessly.
- Any other duty as may be assigned

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education**:
**Essential**: University degree in social sciences, communication and/or journalism from a recognized university.

**Experience**:
**Essential**: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including some experience obtained in an international context, in the field of journalism and development sector communication.
**Desirable**: Experience in handling official social media channels and content management

**Skills**:
Excellent writing and editorial skills. In-depth knowledge of communications approaches, tools and methodologies essential to planning and executing effective campaign strategies and programs. Ability to keep abreast of available technology.

**WHO Competencies**:
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

**Use of Language Skills**:
**Essential**: Expert knowledge of English.
**Desirable**: Intermediate knowledge of UN language.

**REMUNERATION**:
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:

- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
- According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
- The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
- An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Valu