Communications Officer (Campaigns) (P)

The International Organization for Migration seeks a Senior Communications Officer to design and execute global campaigns that advance its strategic migration and humanitarian objectives.

This position focuses on creating and managing high-impact communication and advocacy initiatives that raise public awareness about the organization's work. The role establishes clear communication pathways to ensure consistent messaging and improve information flow across all offices.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage global campaigns that align with strategic priorities in migration, humanitarian response, and policy advocacy.
• Develop campaign frameworks, goals, and messaging strategies to maximize impact across diverse audiences.
• Coordinate with thematic divisions and communication teams to ensure campaign alignment and consistency.
• Oversee the execution of multi-channel campaigns using digital media, print, broadcast, and direct engagement.
• Collaborate with online, multimedia and news teams to develop creative content and assets.
• Coordinate joint campaign efforts with internal and external stakeholders including UN agencies and NGOs.
• Develop and implement mechanisms for monitoring campaign performance and tracking metrics.
• Analyze campaign results and produce reports to inform ongoing strategy development.
• Facilitate media relations by establishing relationships with journalists and managing media inquiries.
• Identify opportunities for effective communications and campaigns around key international moments.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Development, or related field with five years of relevant professional experience; or Bachelor's degree with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Three years of experience in driving a message or a campaign for a UN agency, NPO, or other civil society organizations.
• Experience developing institutional strategic documents.
• Experience in dealing with diverse counterparts from government and/or UN agencies and civil society.
• Fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Nice to have

• Specific media relations experience.
• Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience.
• Familiarity with the UN system in general and/or with IOM’s mission in particular.
• Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish).

About the company

The International Organization for Migration is dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. The organization invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required.

• The International Organization for Migration is dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued.
• The organization invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required.

How to apply

Application language: English