Communication Officer, Dakar

À propos de l'organisation

Organisation : WHO - World Health Organization Lieu : Dakar, Sénégal

Missions principales

General

Description of assignment title:  Communication Officer

Assignment country: Senegal

Duty stations: Dakar

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 11/30/2026

Duration: 12 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good  health and well-being

Host entity: WHO

Modality: Onsite

Type: National

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health work of an international character within the United Nations system. It is responsible for leading global health action, setting health research agendas, setting standards and benchmarks, presenting evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and to assess trends in public health. In the 21st century, health is a shared responsibility that requires equitable access to essential care and collective defense against transnational threats.

Context:

In the context of WHO’s 13th General Programme of Work (GPW) and its triple-billion strategy, the incumbent will support communications activities at the country level. Key deliverables include: accurate and timely production and dissemination of high quality public information products which highlight WHO and partners work on the ground; promoting achievements and results of key public health initiatives and building contacts with the press/media and key partners and optimizing networking opportunities. The incumbent will work with colleagues in the country office to ensure WHO’s work and health issues gain visibility among partners, the general public, the media and other key stakeholders

Task description:

Identify subjects of interest to develop and improve media/communication activities at the country level and develop a communications plan for the country office, which works in synergy with the global and regional communications strategies.Produce public information materials such as press releases and media advisories on WHO events, products and issues for dissemination to the print, electronic and online media, as well as media talking points for country spokespeople. Build relations with the national media and ensure that WHO issues, and work are regularly profiled by the national media. Take photographs of key WHO events, activities as well as of key health programmes for use on the country and regional websites as photo stories, as well as on social media. Monitor media coverage of WHO issues, programmes and people in the country and provide regular reports to the Regional Office. Organize photographic shoots and interviews and filming opportunities to support high-visibility of WHO achievements through television, radio and newspapers, etc. Manage the social media accounts of the country office in compliance with guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Regularly update content on these platforms. Manage the development and maintenance of the country website, in compliance with guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Regularly update content on the website. Support the monitoring of mis-disinformation circulating on social media and local media. Research and write feature stories and messages, ideally bringing in a human element from real life experiences Work with external relations officer in the country office (if there is one) or in the regional office to prepare communication and advocacy products and statements to be used by the Resource Mobilization team in convincing and encouraging donors to rapidly fund the overall health sector re

Eligibility criteria

Age:

18 - 80

Required experience:

3 years

Nationality:

Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

2 years

Languages:

French, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Required education level:

Bachelor's degree in journalism, information management, communications, international relations, management/business or social science Desirable: Studies or experience-based knowledge of information management, information systems, communications techniques and media relations

Profil recherché

Competencies and values:

Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Vision, Working in Teams

Processus de candidature

Les candidatures se font exclusivement en ligne, directement sur le site de l’employeur, via le bouton « Postuler ».

Date limite de candidature : 24/11/2026.