Communications Officer

findojobs-za; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global health organization is seeking a Communications Officer in Pretoria. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in journalism or communication. The successful candidate will produce public information products and engage with media partners to promote health initiatives. Proficiency in photography, video editing, and graphic design is preferred. The position offers a living allowance but is not a salaried position.

Benefits

Monthly living allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in journalism and/or a communications expert.
• Professional qualification as a social worker is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of photography and script/video editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all communications work aligns with accountability and reporting structure.
• Produce and disseminate high-quality public information products.
• Build contacts with the press/media and optimally network.

Skills

Journalism

Communications expertise

Information management

Media relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Photography

Video editing

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in International development or relevant social science field

Job description

Mission and Objectives

Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life. WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. We direct and coordinate the world's response to health emergencies. And we promote healthier lives – from pregnancy care through old age.

Context

In the context of WHO's 14th General Programme of Work (GPW) and its three-fold mission to promote, provide, and protect health, the incumbent will support communications activities at the country level. Key deliverables include: accurate and timely production and dissemination of high-quality public information products which highlight WHO and partners work on the ground; promoting achievements and results of key public health initiatives and building contacts with the press/media and key partners and optimizing networking opportunities. This role also includes supporting the regular preparation of communication updates and newsletters for the WHO Regional Office for Africa, ensuring that all outputs are well-coordinated and consistent with WHO's communication standards. The incumbent will work under direct supervision of the External Relations Officer and overall guidance of the WHO Representative in South Africa to ensure WHO's work and health issues gain visibility among partners, the general public, the media and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

While delivering the tasks, the Communications Officer ensure that all communications and visibility work is fully aligned with the accountability, supervision, and reporting structure under the External Relations Officer as well as maintaining coherence of messaging and coordinated workflows across the office.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in International development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field. A professional qualification as a social worker would be an asset.

Skills & Experience

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in journalism and/or a communications expert for a major national or international organization.

Desirable Skills

• Studies or experience-based knowledge of information management, information systems, communications techniques and media relations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of photography
• Excellent knowledge of script/video editing tools
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design and video editing

Area(s) of expertise

Communication

Languages

• English: Fluent (required)

Volunteer Living Allowance

UN Volunteers serve full-time in their professional expertise, supported by a benefits package, including a monthly living allowance to ensure a secure standard of living at their duty stations. These allowances are not intended as compensation, reward, or salary for the volunteer's service.