Grade: NOA  
Publication date: 16 April 2024 Application deadline (midnight Moscow time): 16 May 2024 
Vacancy no.: RB/MOSCOW/NO/2024/01 
Job ID: 11845  Department: RO-Europe and Central Asia  Organization Unit: DWT/CO-Moscow  Location: Moscow  Contract type: Fixed Term  
The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria. 
The following are eligible to apply: 
 ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations. External candidates  The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to  ilojobs@ilo.org. *Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. The entry level salary for this position is 2,736,814 Russian Roubles yearly. Organizational Setting This position is located in the Decent Work Technical Support Team/Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (DWT/CO-Moscow). work unit in the Regional Office (RO) for Europe and Central Asia (RO-EUROPE). DWT/CO-Moscow provides overall technical support for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Decent Work Agenda in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation*, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. *With reference to the ILO Governing Body Resolution adopted on March 2022, conditional support which is related to humanitarian issues only may be provided to the Russian Federation. Main Purpose As a team member, the incumbent provides professional services for the efficient, effective and client-oriented delivery and administration of a range of communication and information products and services. The incumbent participates in the development and implementation of national and regional communication plans and activities that are aligned with the ILO communication strategies at national and/or regional and global levels and support the Office’s promotion and advocacy efforts. Work is governed by established communication and information management related rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines. The positions works under the supervision of DWT/CO-Moscow’s Director. Day-to-day activities and actions require minimum supervision. Detailed instructions and guidance are provided for special assignments or the handling of unusual or complex matters. Working Relationships Internal contacts are with staff and managers in field offices, project locations and headquarters to maintain effective working relationships, exchange information and obtain assistance on communication and information management-related matters. The incumbent regularly liaises with and receives guidance from the regional communication unit and the information management services at headquarters. External contacts are primarily with the media, general public, academic institutions, service providers, counterparts in government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, United Nations (UN) agencies and other international /or public and private sector organizations to exchange information on the work of the ILO and obtain assistance on communication related matters. Key Duties and Responsibilities  Provide professional services to the supervisor for the development and delivery of quality, timely and widely accessible communication and information products and services using a range of multimedia and communication platforms. Provide inputs to the drafting of national communication plans in accordance with the strategic priorities established by the Regional Office and headquarters. Oversee and guide the work of staff performing communication and information management related work. Supervise staff as applicable. Keep up to date with and share information on world of work themes and national and regional priorities and propose activities for the Office in line with these priorities.  Identify communication and information needs and priorities and provide technical advice to staff and managers on appropriate communication approaches and products to best reflect key messages and target different audiences.  Conduct media reviews and perform basic research and analysis. Identify topics of interest and relevant news and disseminate within the Office, Regional Office, HQ and to other concerned parties as appropriate. Draft briefs for supervisor. Commission, research, write, edit and/or translate from/to the local language audience-specific communication and information products, including news releases, comment pieces, feature stories, fact sheets, brochures, talking points and speeches that communicate persuasive, evidence-based and solution-oriented messages.  Oversee the documentation services, maintenance and updating of websites, databases and web content management systems (WCMSs) ensuring consistency of information and compliance with applicable standards.  Organize press conferences, media interviews and other public information events to raise awareness of the ILO’s activities and results. Respond to a range of inquiries on the activities of the Office. Conduct surveys, monitor websites and social media platforms and use metrics to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities and to guide and formulate future communication strategies. Prepare related reports.  Keep abreast of changes to applicable standards, best practices and technologies. Share knowledge and provide guidance to staff. Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of work methods and processes and make recommendations for improvements. Liaise closely with staff and managers to ensure effective and smooth service design and delivery, recommending improvements on interrelated processes. Provide guidance and support to senior management with internal communications in the Office. Represent the work unit in interagency fora and meetings, prepare information notes on key issues and developments and follow up as required. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.  Minimum Requirements Education University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in a field relevant to the job.  Experience Minimum of two years of professional work experience in communication or information management. Languages Excellent command of English. Working knowledge of another official language of the Organization or an official national language of the duty station. Knowledge and Competencies (technical/behavioural) Good knowledge of communication and/or information management principles and concepts.  Knowledge of multimedia to develop a range of communication and information products. Knowledge of social media platforms. Knowledge of the working practices of the national media. Knowledge of research methodologies and resources. Knowledge of methods and techniques for designing and assessing quality and efficiency of process execution. Good knowledge of protocol. Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office.     📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
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In addition to the ILO core competencies [Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation, Collaboration], this position requires: Ability to interpret and work within applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to identify and analyse information needs and classify them according to ILO standards.  Research and analytical skills.  Drafting and web writing/editing skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. Attention to detail and skills in design, layout, formatting and editing documents.  Ability to foster effective two-way communication and understanding and to manage and impart information to a varied audience. Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems including for updating websites, desktop publishing, graphic design and producing communication and information products.  Ability to manage competing priorities.  Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.   Substitution of experience for university degree Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a University degree in accordance with the table below.  Education required   Equivalency for applicants who do not possess a university degree or post-secondary diploma   Equivalency for applicants who do not possess a university degree but who possess a post-secondary diploma     University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in a field relevant to the job  Completion of secondary school + Six years of relevant work experience (in addition to the number of years of experience required in the job description)  Completion of secondary school + Diploma/certificate from post-secondary education + Four years of relevant work experience (in addition to the number of years of experience required in the job description) Recruitment process Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. Fraud warning The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.  






    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗜𝗢𝗠, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀!  🌐   





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