Media and Communications Assistant

Supports IOM’s Pacific communications and media work by preparing approved stories, social content, briefs and visibility materials that share project outcomes across the sub-region. The assistant compiles programme inputs, helps disseminate branded materials, supports communications coverage for events, and maintains records and responses to routine enquiries in collaboration with country missions and regional teams.

• Assist implementation of media and communications activities
• Prepare success stories, human-interest pieces, project briefs, social content and visibility materials
• Draft and format routine messaging and storytelling materials for review
• Prepare and disseminate visibility products across IOM platforms in line with donor branding
• Compile communication inputs and approved content from project teams
• Support media and communications coverage for meetings, workshops and training
• Respond to general media and communications enquiries
• Maintain communications files and records

• Fiji nationals only
• High school diploma with three years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree in communications, media, journalism, development studies, environmental science, international relations or a related field with one year of relevant experience
• Fluency in English, oral and written

• Experience providing administrative or communications support
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental or government institutions in a multicultural setting
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content-creation tools
• Photography, videography or basic design skills

• Media Communications
• Content Writing
• Storytelling
• Social Media Content
• Visibility Materials
• Media Coverage
• Branding Compliance
• Information Management
• Event Communications
• Audience Adaptation

• Applications are open to Fiji nationals only
• Appointment is subject to funding confirmation
• The selection process may be used for similar positions and recommended candidates may remain eligible for 24 months