Senior Communications Associate (Multimedia)

About the role

IOM is recruiting a Senior Communications Associate (Multimedia) in Ndjamena to enhance the visibility and storytelling impact of its programme. Reporting to the Regional Media and Communications Lead, the incumbent designs, produces, disseminates and archives multimedia content that reflects the programme's impact and meets IOM's institutional standards and donor visibility requirements. The role works closely with country offices, implementing partners and regional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop multimedia content (short videos, photography, audio) documenting project activities, success stories, reintegration processes and events, in line with IOM ethical storytelling standards.
• Design and layout campaign visuals, social media graphics, banners, factsheets, presentations and branded templates consistent with IOM's visual identity.
• Manage and maintain IOM Chad's social media channels, monitor audience engagement and support platform growth.
• Support communication campaigns, advocacy initiatives and awareness-raising activities.
• Provide technical support at events and field missions, including audiovisual documentation, equipment setup and multimedia logistics.
• Ensure ethical collection, consent documentation and secure archiving of visual materials, and manage a structured multimedia asset archive with metadata.
• Review visual content from implementing partners and support media engagement, including media monitoring, press outreach and interview coordination.
• Contribute to visibility and donor reporting packages and assist in capacity building for country focal points and partners in visual storytelling and branding.

Required profile

• University degree in Multimedia Production, Digital Media, Visual Communication, Journalism, Graphic Design, Communication Arts or a related field, with four years of relevant experience; or high school diploma with six years of experience in photography, video production, graphic design and multimedia software.
• Proven experience in multimedia production (video shooting/editing, photography, design).
• Experience in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Fluency in French (oral and written); working knowledge of English is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop), Canva and other editing tools.
• Familiarity with consent protocols, ethical storytelling and digital asset management.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines independently and coordinate with remote teams across countries.