Communication Officer

Plans and delivers communications for WHO emergency preparedness, response and recovery in Africa, producing public-information and multimedia content, managing media and digital channels, supporting outbreak risk communication, coordinating partners and developing advocacy materials for donor engagement.

Department: Emergency Preparedness and Response Cluster

• Develop emergency communication and advocacy strategies
• Produce press releases, web stories, situation reports and social content
• Create videos, photo stories and infographics
• Edit technical materials for accuracy and WHO standards
• Manage media relationships, interviews, briefings and coverage
• Support risk communication during outbreaks and field deployments
• Coordinate messaging with governments, UN agencies, NGOs and health partners

• First university degree in communications, journalism, international relations, social sciences or a related field
• At least five years of relevant experience in communications, media or advocacy
• Experience developing communication products and strategies
• Experience supporting emergency or humanitarian response communications
• Expert knowledge of English

• Temporary P-3 appointment in Brazzaville for 12 months
• Role may deploy to emergency field operations
• Annual base salary starts at USD 71,335 plus applicable post adjustment