Communication Officer, Tripoli, Libya

## Communication Officer, Tripoli, Libya - Organization:WHO - World Health Organization - Office:WHO Tripoli, Libya Communication Officer Contractual Arrangement : Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 1 year (subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position) Job Posting: Aug 26, 2026, 3:17:35 PM The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Libya supports national health authorities in strengthening the health system and improving the health and well-being of the population. WHO provides evidence-based technical assistance, co-chairs the health sector coordination platform, and leads public health and humanitarian responses to address priority health needs. Core areas of support include disease prevention and control, health system strengthening, emergency preparedness and response, and ensuring equitable access to essential health services—particularly for vulnerable and underserved populations. Through close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, UN agencies, and development partners, WHO works to build a resilient health system capable of delivering high-quality, people-centered care and advancing health equity across the country. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES In coordination with the regional and/or headquarters communication focal points, develop and guide the implementation of communication strategies and plans to advance advocacy for, and awareness of, the programmes and achievements of WHO at the country level. Ensure the implementation of the WHO corporate (global and regional) communication strategy. Identify marketable subjects/success stories and develop communications and advocacy products. Establish office processes for content identification. Ensure optimal outreach and product dissemination to target audiences in suitable media channels and platforms, including social media. Organize media events, campaigns, and media technical briefings, coordinating between media and WHO experts, as required. Prepare communication and advocacy products and statements to be used by partnerships' focal points, where available, in encouraging the funding of health sector initiatives. Build and maintain productive networks and contacts with the press/media and key national communication counterparts to ensure positive and optimal coverage of WHO's work. Manage the development/updating of content and stakeholder linkages for the WHO country office website, as well as sensitive design and delivery of effective social-media engagements. Ensure regular media monitoring and track audience and target group perceptions of the organization. Identify information deficits and develop strategies to address these deficiencies; manage risk-mitigation communications. Collaborate with national stakeholders, development and other strategic partners, and United Nations Information Officers, to produce and disseminate information on national health strategies. Advocate for organizational priorities, foster related initiatives, and represent WHO in the United Nations Communication Group. Deliver specialized emergency or multi-hazard risk communications, social mobilization, and advocacy plans during public health crises, emergencies, and outbreaks. Advise country office leadership on strategic external and internal communications and country office staff on communication-related matters. Conduct and coordinate communication and media-sensitization-related training for WHO country office staff. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Essential: A first university degree in communication, journalism, political science, social sciences, international relations or a related field from an accredited/recognized institute. Desirable: Formal qualification in public health. Courses in communication techniques and/or graphic design, visual language in the use of social media. Training in risk communication. Essential: At least five years' relevant experience at national and international levels in communication and/or advocacy, part of which should include supporting humanitarian emergency or health outbreak response and recovery activities. Proven experience in writing advocacy documents and in the production of communication materials and products. Desirable: Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international nongovernmental organization. Experience in organizing advocacy campaigns. Experience in managing publishing and clearance processes. Thorough understanding of public health and international development issues Proven skills in the development and implementation of communication/media products and approaches including solid writing skills. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Ability to represent and promote the WHO brand in virtual communities and networks. Ability to develop messaging and positioning for an international organization.- Ability to elicit and communicate success stories.- Ability to transform technical information for different target audiences Desirable: Knowledge of WHO /United Nations agencies programmes and practices. Knowledge and understanding of WHO mandate and goals in the emergency incident management context. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1 Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic. WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 71,335 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1837 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level - Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. - A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. - In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. 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/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. - According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. - Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. - The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. - Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. - WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics