Job Description

Posted on June 25, 2021

Vacancy Notice
For Short-term (2-3 months) Positions
Open to External Candidates
IOM, acting as implementing partner for the European Commission, is seeking to recruit a number of local staff for support functions assigned to the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) inZambia. Allpositions are short term assignments (2 to 3 months) based in Lusaka(or in the regions of Zambia) and offer successful applicants the opportunity to gain valuable experience of working for an International Organization.
All candidates, should be non-partisan and willing and flexible to work in an environment with an intensive workload, have excellent command of English, good analytical and drafting skills and be familiar with MS Windows, Excel and Outlook. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and be able to perform under tight deadlines. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
VNE-11/VNE-12Media Monitor (5 positions) / Social Media Monitor (5positions)
Under the direct supervision of the Media Analyst/Social media Analyst , the Media Monitor/Social Media Monitorwill assist with the following tasks; Monitor a sample of local media using the methodology provided by the Media Analyst/Social Media Analyst.Analyse daily a sample of local Media (TV, radio, newspapers,etc) to measure time and assess tone devoted to political parties and candidates.Daily data entry of the findings. Give when needed information on the general media landscape. Any other tasks as may be required.Candidates should have previous media/press officer and website design experience. Desirable qualifications include: Degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations or other related field, relevant professional experience of at least 3 years (preferably with International Organizations or NGOs). Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential.