Recruitment and Social Media Assistant, Manila, Philippines

International Organization for Migration (IOM); Manila; On-site; PHP 860,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Manila is seeking a Social Media Assistant to support sourcing, attraction and recruitment marketing for international and HQ jobs. The role involves posting vacancies, optimizing social media content, screening applications, and coordinating with hiring managers and panels.

The position requires a university degree in HR/related field or a high school diploma with extensive relevant experience, with strong IT literacy and knowledge of HR IT

Qualifications

• University degree in HRM or related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with HR IT systems, Oracle Recruiting is an advantage.
• Experience with candidates sourcing and attraction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Post job vacancies and assist in recruitment marketing via channels.
• Create/update posts with keywords for SEO on social media and job boards.
• Review panel composition for SVNs and VNs; advise hiring managers.
• Assist in applications screening using pre-screening criteria.
• Engage in candidates sourcing and attraction activities.
• Prepare and send closing notices to hiring managers/panels.
• Address complex queries in Recruitment Unit mailbox and escalate as needed.
• Tag candidates in e-recruitment system and close requisitions.
• Maintain talent pipelines and update tracking lists.
• Provide support for quarterly and annual statistical reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Education

University degree in HR Management or related field

High school/Secondary school education

Tools

Oracle Recruiting

Job description

VN 088-089/2026 Recruitment and Social Media Assistant

Candidates Open to Internal and External Candidates

• Job classification General Service Staff
• Grade G-5
• Duty station Global Shared Service Centre (GSSC)
• Location Manila
• Type of Appointment Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
• Closing Date 09 Sep 2026
• Duration of Assignment One year fixed-term with possibility of extension

Php 876,102.00 per annum net of taxes

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Recruitment Unit and the direct supervision of the National Human Resource Officer, the successful candidate will assist on activities related to sourcing, attraction and recruitment marketing as well as applications screening for jobs in the professional category worldwide and all category at headquarters.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

Post job vacancies and assist in recruitment marketing using internal and external channels (emails, job boards, social media, and relevant fora).

Create and update posts to include relevant keywords for search engine optimization on social media and job boards.

Review panel compositions; ensure balance and diversity in panel compositions for SVNs and VNs. Provide guidance to hiring managers accordingly in collaboration with the National Human Resource Officer. Assign access for panel members and HR focal persons to applications in the recruitment platform. Provide trouble‑shooting support and elevate issues to the technical team as needed.

Actively and consistently engage in candidates sourcing and attraction activities for all job level using the full capabilities offered by social medias.

In collaboration with the National Human Resource Officer, act as the primary focal point for applications screening using pre‑screening criteria and qualitative requirements. Prepare and send out closing notices to hiring managers/ selection panels.

Analyze and timely respond to relatively complex queries received in the Recruitment Unit’s mailbox(es) from various stakeholders (including candidates on their applications and the selection process). Provide trouble‑shooting support on technical issues and elevate to the technical team as needed.

Conduct initial review of selection documents received from hiring managers.

Tag candidates in the e‑recruitment system, timely close requisitions that are finalized and notify unsuccessful candidates of the selection results for each vacancy.

Assist in maintaining talent pipelines based on area of expertise.

Update tracking lists relating to assigned duties, in collaboration with other Recruitment Assistants.

Provide support in the preparation of quarterly and annual statistical reports.

Provide administrative support to hiring managers in organizing written tests, scheduling interviews.

Assist in initiating background check and verification requests.

Serves as a backup for the Recruiting Specialist in the assigned region

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education

• University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three (3) years of relevant experience; or,
• Completed High school / Secondary school education with five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting an advantage.
• High level of computer literacy, experience with HR IT systems and applications an advantage.
• Experience with Oracle Recruiting is an advantage.
• Experience with candidates sourcing and attraction techniques.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to present ideas in a user-friendly
  language;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.

Values

Integrity and transparency

Professionalism

Courage

Empathy

Core Competencies

Communication

Managing and sharing knowledge

Teamwork

Delivering results

FEES

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.