Open to Internal Candidates

• Position: Senior Communications Associate
• Organizational Unit: Programme Support Unit (Media & Communications)
• Duty Station: Yemen, Aden
• IOM Classification: G6
• Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) Graded Contract, 6 Months (With a possibility of renewal up to 9 months)
• SVN No. : SVN2025. 17764
• Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: Wednesday, 3rd December 2025

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.

Organizational Context and Scope:

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates..

Working under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programme Support Coordinator, the incumbent will support the implementation of internal and external communication, public information and media related activities for IOM Yemen.

Responsibilities:

1.    Under the supervision of the Programme Support Coordinator, support the implementation of communications, awareness-raising, and visibility activities in line with established strategies and action plans.
2.    Supervise and coordinate a team across multiple offices, maintaining communication and alignment of work plans and reporting any operational or performance matters to the Programme Support Coordinator.
3.    Undertake frequent field missions to support Public Information (PI) coverage of activities and collect human- interest stories, photos and video clips. 
4.    Contribute to producing human-interest stories from the field, photographs, and videos for an international audience, demonstrating cultural awareness, social sensitivity and informed consent.
5.    Support the preparation and posting of audiovisual content for IOM Yemen’s Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts to highlight IOM Yemen’s work on migration and displacement.
6.    Assist in preparing audiovisual inputs for external situation reports, the global Media Library, visibility materials, press briefing notes and social media products that highlight IOM’s work with vulnerable and conflict-affected populations.
7.    Collect PI materials (photographs, videos, migrant stories) that illustrate the actions and results of IOM’s works in Yemen.
8.    Liaise with programmatic units and support coordination of PI-related activities as instructed.
9.    Support efforts to promote the work of IOM in Yemen through local, regional and international media.
10.    Assist in implementing outreach activities and media and communication campaigns to promote IOM’s image and
to increase the awareness of IOM activities in Yemen.
11.    Undertake duty travel as required.
12.    Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High school diploma with six years of professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, filmmaking, photography, or related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of professional experience

High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience Accredited Universities are those listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) Portal.

Experience

• Practical experience supporting awareness-raising or visibility activities.
• Familiarity with Communications with Communities (CWC) and behaviour-change communication approaches and techniques is an advantage.
• Demonstrated high competency as a writer in English.
• Knowledge of photography, graphic design, web, social media and video production is an advantage.
• Experience in capacity-building of staff and external counterparts.
• Experience working with international organizations.
• Experience in digital communications, including audiovisual production.
• Experience in media engagement and media training in humanitarian contexts.
• Experience producing content of global campaigns.
• Experience in storytelling with communities affected by crises.
• Experience of working with gender-related sensitivities.

Skills

• Strong coordination and organizational skills for multi-location communication activities.
• Ability to support content production workflows and meet publication timelines.
• Ability to analyze communication needs and contribute practical PI/visibility solutions.

LANGUAGES: 

For all applicants, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).

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.

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 (Level 2)

• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out
• the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear
• strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Other

• Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates will be considered as first-tier candidates.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• 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. Vaccination against COVID- 19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
• 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.
• 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, IOM Careers and Job Vacancies | International Organization for Migration

As part of the application process, all candidates, regardless of the type or duration of the contract, must disclose any known relative who works for IOM or is engaged with IOM in any capacity.

Non-compliance with the relative disclosure requirement can constitute a basis for withdrawal of offer of employment, or if the employment has begun, terminating the employment contract and/or disciplinary action.