Position Title : Editor (RCMC)
Duty Station : Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, six months
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 12 October 2021
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
The International Organization for Immigration (IOM) is implementing a multi-sector response program in the world’s largest humanitarian crisis in Cox’s Bazar Bangladesh. In Cox’s Bazar, IOM is providing lifesaving emergency health services across health care facilities in Ukhiya and Teknaf Upazillas. Within the Migration Health Division (MHD), IOM also operates a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programme with different components.
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Emergency Health) and the direct supervision of Project Officer (MHPSS) in IOM Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the IOM Rohingya Cultural Memory Centre (RCMC) project within the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) portfolio. The RCMC is a unique project within the
IOM portfolio set to work across the different sectors on the Rohingya refugee emergency response in Cox’s Bazar. The objective of the project is to provide a safe and creative space in which the Rohingya refugee community can share their knowledge, preserve their cultural heritage and reconnect with their individual and collective memory. Ultimately, it hopes to contribute to heal the damage caused by the previous experience of discrimination of their identity.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Supervise the RCMC team, contributing to the development of workplans, drafting reports, providing technical guidance, and monitoring and evaluation of RCMC activities.
Review the content produced by RCMC team, providing guidance for the implementation of strategies and verifying style guidelines. Attend social events as required to provide information on the project.
Draft, edit and supervise the production of all relevant copywriting material produced for the RCMC archive and online platform.
Coordinate research, identification and production of human-interest stories about Rohingya identity, heritage, memory and culture.
Assist in promoting the regular update of the cultural mapping by the RCMC core team so to define continuous relationship between content and space.
Work together with the IOM units in the field and the communities to draft a matrix in which the roles of RCMC core team and the communities will be cleared and contribute to the ownership of the centre.
Contribute to the development of IOM strategy in Cox’s Bazar for provision of holistic MHPSS as per the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) guidelines and community-based approach in MHPSS for refugees and host communities.
Supervise the RCMC data collecting team to identify and engage within the community, potential partners and Rohingya cultural agents and specialised craftsmen/women for the progressive production of artefacts and content for the centre.
Provide guidance for the integration of the multidimensional approach of the RCMC – memorialization, psychosocial and cultural – for the development of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for documentation of the collection of memories and archival of documents, objects, stories.
Contribute inputs for the development of a training methodology for IOM staff and Rohingya volunteers that supports the regular documentation of stories, ceremonies, memories and artefact production using mobile phone photography and video editing.
Closely coordinate with Programme Support Unit (PSU) and Communication Department the development of audio-visuals and communication pieces to facilitate the dissemination of the Rohingya cultural and collective heritage produced by the community.
Recommend an editorial style for this particular project and provide the necessary ad-hoc media training to the editorial team and potential volunteers.
Check that all communication products (print, video, social media or audio) are endorsed by Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) via PSU unit.
In coordination with PSU unit and the PIO develop and or set up mailing lists, drafting press releases, maintaining relationships with media partners and stakeholders and other concerned on communicating the RCMC.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Journalism, Anthropology or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Have practical experience in cultural or anthropological research;
• Previous experience in humanitarian and emergency response environments;
• Experience in managing and disseminating tasks with small teams.
Skills
• Having attention for detail and ability to solve problems in creative ways.
• Show sensitivity while working in development settings, specifically with the Rohingya community.
• Ability to work under pressure and out-of-working hours.
• Ability to deliver quality-oriented results and engage others in the process. In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Significant skill as a creative mentor producing community-led engagement projects using art, design, filmmaking and photography.
• Ability to write and produce content.
• Good understanding of new technologies and digital platforms.
• Ability to manage the archival of content in collection management application.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and creative software such Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Knowledge of digital story-telling applications such of Spark or Shorthand is an asset.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Fluency in Bangla is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 12 October 2021 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 29.09.2021 to 12.10.2021
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
Requisition: SVN 2021 222 Editor (RCMC) (P2) Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (57191768) Released
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