Position Title: Sr. Social Media Assistant
Reference Code: VN 013/2026
Job classification: G-6
Duty station: Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC)
Type of Appointment: One-year fixed term with possibility of extension
Salary: Php 1,025,043.00 per annum net of taxes
Context
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director of Department of Media and Communications based in Headquarters (HQ) in Geneva and the direct supervision of the Head of Editorial based in HQ, and the administrative supervision of the Head of Online Communications Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Organization’s extensive and fast growing global social media platforms and activities.
The Online Communications Unit (OCU), the Manila-based branch of the Department of Media and Communications in HQ, focuses on several key areas of work. These include bringing expertise and agility to manage the digital environment effectively, ensuring IOM’s online presence is a strategic priority, maintaining consistency in online brand representation, guiding and empowering colleagues through web management training, and being dedicated to swift and effective responses to web-based demands, efficiently meeting various web-related needs.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- University degree in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Social Media or any related field from an accredited academic institution with four (4) years of relevant experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
- Minimum four years of demonstrated proficiency with social media platforms including Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, Linked-In, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo and others.
- Experience working in a multi-cultural office environment.
SKILLS
- Strong editorial judgement, including ethical and political awareness.
- Sophisticated understanding of multimedia content, including how it can best be produced, packaged, published and shared on websites, on social media and with news organizations.
- Managing social media scheduling tools.
- Ability to edit video in formats suitable for social media.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Windows, Office, and Outlook, and desktop software applications.
- Excellent organization and analytical skills, attention to details, and ability to work with minimum supervision.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by 27 March 2026 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
For further information, please refer to: https://www.iom.int/careers-at-mac/vn-013-2026-sr-social-media-assistant
IOM welcomes applicants from qualified individuals, irrespective of their race, religion, skin, color, nationality, disability status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, mental health status, or any other characteristic.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FEES
IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment