Communication Consultant

Provides strategic communications support to IOM Burundi’s Ebola preparedness and public-health response. The consultant develops communications plans and materials, documents interventions, coordinates media relations and awareness campaigns, and strengthens donor-compliant visibility. The assignment works with programme teams, UN partners and stakeholders to disseminate timely, accurate and evidence-based public information.

• Develop communications plans for Ebola preparedness activities
• Guide compliance with IOM and donor visibility requirements
• Document interventions through photography and archiving
• Develop human-interest stories and public-information products
• Coordinate press materials and media engagement
• Disseminate information through social and broadcast media
• Produce visibility materials for field activities
• Coordinate communication with programme teams and UN partners

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Fluency in French and English, oral and written
• Open to Burundi nationals only

• Knowledge of Burundi’s context
• Familiarity with migration-related issues
• Familiarity with international organisations

• Risk Communication
• Public Information
• Media Relations
• Content Development
• Graphic Design
• Social Media
• Video Production
• Donor Visibility

• IOM covers occupational accidents and illnesses during the consultancy
• Consultants must arrange their own non-occupational medical insurance
• Appointment is subject to funding confirmation and required clearances