Senior Digital Communications Assistant at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage and disseminate a diverse content portfolio that showcases IOM's mission and impact, ensuring all digital content—ranging from insightful thought leadership articles to engaging multimedia stories—accurately represents and amplifies IOM's work in Somalia.
• Draft and manage thought-provoking and compelling digital content that is aligned with IOM’s mission and enhances the organization's online presence.
• Enhance the effectiveness of digital platforms through optimization techniques, ensuring brand coherence, increased reach, and engagement.
• Develop and maintain a social media calendar to schedule, organize and keep track of IOM Somalia weekly plan across all platforms.
• Regularly conduct thorough analyses of digital engagement metrics and trends and report findings to the Media and Communication Officer to refine strategies, making informed decisions to boost digital presence.
• Support the development and implementation of digital communication strategies and campaigns in close coordination with the Media and Communications Officer.
• Work closely with other units in the mission to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to digital communications.
• Support communication’s team with the timely editing of incoming content material to enhance the appeal of IOM Somalia’s communication products.
• Edit videos, photos, and graphics to curate content for the different platforms.
• Collect and analyze metrics for all IOM digital platforms to gauge posts, accounts and campaigns, helping to inform results-based decision making and drive the effective use of resources.
• IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Internal candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
• Monitor and in consultation with the Media and Communications Officer, moderate comments on social media posts, intervening as appropriate to answer questions and guide the conversation.
• Support the maintenance of the IOM Somalia website, keeping it updated with fresh appealing content.
• Establish solid media relations with national, regional journalists and relevant media partners .
• Support capacity building efforts by the Media and Communication Team for project teams and focal persons.
• Undertake duty travel as required.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Mass Communication, Media Studies, social media or any related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant experience, or
• School diploma with seven years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Demonstrated proficiency with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linked-ln, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo and others.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural office environment.