Job Description - Social Media Specialist (2408090)
Grade: P2
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration: One year, First year probationary period. Post of limited duration
Job Posting
Date: Oct 9, 2024, 7:36:37 PM
Closing Date
Oct 30, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States-Washington, D.C.
Organization
Communications
Schedule
Full-time
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OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT
This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO). The objective of the Department of Communications (CMU) of PAHO is to lead in the development, implementation, and management of PAHO’s corporate communication strategy at all levels, internally and externally, within a complex range of media outlets and platforms and media relations and a 24/7 information cycle.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the general supervision of the Director of Communications (CMU) and the direct supervision of the Advisor, Public Affairs (CMU/PA), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:
- Provide technical support for and actively contribute to the formulation and implementation of PAHO’s social media strategy.
- Develop and write engaging content, including visual and data-driven storytelling for social media platforms.
- Create a bank of assets for specific campaigns and issues to showcase PAHO’s work more widely.
- Propose influencer marketing opportunities by identifying reliable influencers.
- Provide support for and actively contribute to the development of criteria and benchmarks for social media analytics.
- Produce regular social media analytics reports and monitor public discourse on relevant platforms.
- Support the management of PAHO’s and PAHO Director’s social media presence on various platforms.
- Maintain close communication and collaborate with other communications team members.
- Work with other Communications team members on the development and implementation of social media campaigns.
- Participate in missions as required to support social media communications for special events.
- Contribute to building the capacity of communications officers in Country Offices.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: A bachelor's degree in social media/digital media/multimedia, communications, social sciences, development studies, public relations, journalism, or related fields.
Desirable: Specific coursework/training in specialized social/digital media platforms and channels.
Experience:
Essential: Five years of combined national and international experience in managing social media accounts and communications.
Desirable: Relevant experience in WHO or in the health field.
SKILLS:
Overall attitude at work, teamwork, respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences, communication, knowing and managing yourself, producing results, moving forward in a changing environment.
Technical Expertise:
Proven understanding of social media issues and ability to manage social media accounts effectively.
Languages:
Very good knowledge of Spanish or English with a working knowledge of the other language.
IT Skills:
Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, social media, and monitoring tools.
REMUNERATION:
Annual Salary: USD $50,377.00 + post adjustment
Post Adjustment: 70.2% of the above figure(s).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity and maintains high standards of integrity and accountability.
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