* 26 février 2026 * 100% * Durée indéterminée * Port Moresby Le poste d'Agent de communication à l'OMS en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée offre une opportunité passionnante pour contribuer à la santé publique. Rejoignez un environnement dynamique et enrichissant. Tâches * Agir comme point focal pour les activités de communication nationales. * Concevoir des supports de communication pour sensibiliser sur les urgences sanitaires. * Collaborer avec des partenaires pour optimiser les stratégies de communication. Compétences * Diplôme universitaire en communication ou domaine pertinent requis. * Excellentes compétences en rédaction et en communication. * Capacité à travailler sous pression et à respecter les délais. Job Description - Communications Officer (2600567) Communications Officer - (2600567) Grade: NO-B Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year : Feb 26, 2026, 12:34:25 AM : Mar 19, 2026, 10:59:00 PM : Papua New Guinea-Port Moresby : WP\\_PNG Papua New Guinea : Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent will act as a focal point for communication activities at the national level and will report directly to the Deputy Head of Country Office, under the overall guidance of the Regional Communications Manager. S/he will also work closely with relevant technical officers and communications focal points in the respective Regional Office and Headquarters HQ. S/he will engage with local subject matter experts to agree on best tactics to advocate WHO-s work, goals and achievements, and feed this information back to regional and headquarter colleagues. The incumbent will interact with a broad range of officials from the press and media, partner organizations and institutions, target audiences, health cluster partners and official representatives from the national authorities to obtain information and, as necessary, provide advice on communication opportunities. Summary of Assigned Duties * Identify subjects of interest for communication activities and products pertaining to the emergency preparedness and response efforts at the country level. Design communication materials and tools and ensure the rapid and timely dissemination of information to all partners, through traditional and social media channels. * Support the development of content for emergency-related advocacy tools, in line with established WHO guidelines and standards used throughout the Organization, to ensure consistency of approach. Review and propose content and liaise with the web teams at all levels on the appropriate channels for and presentation of materials and messaging. * Technically support the planning, implementation and evaluation of Communication for Health (C4H) interventions in line with 'For the Future' and country priorities. This includes assessment of barriers/gaps/needs (e.g. through multisource listening covering social media, surveys, focus groups, key informant interviews, etc.) to inform planning of appropriate communication interventions, testing these and adapting as needed, and undertaking measurement and evaluation of campaigns (setting targets and indicators, measuring outputs, outcomes and impact, analysing and reporting on these, and applying learning to future activities); * Work closely with the other country and regional/HQ Communication Officers, if any, in identifying with the press/media to disseminate information on emergency prevention, preparedness, recovery and response strategies and efforts. Support the planning of interviews and filming opportunities to support high-visibility of WHO achievements through television, radio and newspapers, etc. * Participate in the development of communication products to be used by the Country Office to advocate for support from Donors and other Stakeholders. To respond to country office needs. * Work with relevant counterparts within the health cluster, regional and field offices, other WHO departments, UN agencies, and other partners to identify communication opportunities and prepare communication initiatives on specific topics. * Support strategic communication aspects of preparedness for, response to and recovery from outbreaks and other health emergencies in Papua New Guinea; and * Perform all other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: A first level university degree in communication, journalism, political science, social sciences, international relations or related field from an accredited/recognized institute Desirable: Courses in communication techniques such as graphic design, visual language and the use of social media. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Experience Essential: At least two years- relevant experience in communication and/or advocacy. Proven experience in writing advocacy documents and in the production of communication materials and products. Desirable: Experience supporting humanitarian emergency or health outbreak response and recovery activities. Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international nongovernmental organization. Experience in organizing advocacy campaigns. Skills Ability to write well in English and local language, and to produce engaging communication materials. Proven skills in the development and implementation of communication/media products and tactics. Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and advocate consensus. Excellent presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines. Ability to \