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<div></div><div><div>Grade: P2</div><div>
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment</div><div>
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year ( Further extension subject to availability of funds and and satisfactory performance)</div><div>
Job Posting: Mar 25, 2026, 6:11:59 AM</div><div>
Closing Date: Apr 19, 2026, 4:59:00 PM</div><div>
Primary Location: T&uuml;rkiye-Istanbul</div><div>
Organization: EU/DPM Division of Programme Management</div><div>
Schedule: Full-time<div></div><div> 
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME</h2>
 The Division of Programme Management ensures the technical excellence of WHO/Europe&rsquo;s work. It coordinates and ensures coherence across WHO/Europe's health programmes, country support and the Special Initiative on Primary Health Care (PHC). The Division also leads planning and budgeting, resource mobilization and partnerships, communications and publications, governance and external relations, and language services.
As part of the Division of Programme Management, the Corporate Communications and Publications unit coordinates internal and external communications, manages media relations and WHO/Europe&rsquo;s presence, provides targeted communication support to divisions and country offices, and oversees the publications process.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT</h2>
Describe (1) the work environment; (2) the role of the individual within the team &ndash; team member, specialist, etc.; (3) available guidelines, (4) degree of independence in decision-making and (5) nature and purpose of contacts within and outside the Organization.
1 - Work Environment:
The Communications Officer post is part of the Corporate Communications and Publications (CCP) unit. The team works in close collaboration with country offices, geographically dispersed offices (GDOs) and specialized project offices across the Region as well as the technical units based in Copenhagen.
 2 &ndash; Roles within the cluster &amp; communications team:
The incumbent ensures that quality communications products showcasing WHO&rsquo;s impact at country level are produced, and that country offices have the tools, products and know-how to develop quality, timely and appropriate communications materials to key audiences. S/he works closely with Corporate Communications team members, and with communications colleagues in other divisions/units outside CCP. S/he develops and maintains effective working relations with WHO and UN communications groups. Raising awareness that a human rights and gender equality perspective is incorporated in policies, workshops and activities.
 3 &ndash; Available guidelines
S/he is guided by resolutions and decisions of the World Health Assembly (WHA), the Executive Board (EB) and Regional Committee (RC) , Second European Programme of Work (EPW2), WHO&rsquo;s fourteenth Global Programme of Work (GPW14), SDGs, WHO/Europe communications strategy, global communications strategy, Country Cooperation Strategies, Biennial Collaborative Agreements with Member States, WHO global and WHO/Europe style guides, WHO basic documents, WHO manuals, Staff Rules, Directives of the Director-General (DG) and the Regional Director (RD).
4 &ndash; Independence in decision-making &amp; and nature and purpose of contacts within and outside the Organization
Under the supervision of the Press and Media Relations Officer and guidance of the Communications Manager, the incumbent undertakes routine communications tasks independently, drawing on technical skills and knowledge of WHO work at country level and communications style, ensuring the efficient delivery of timely, appropriate communications products. S/he seeks answers to queries and provides recommendations to country offices independently.
Contacts within and outside the Organization
Contacts inside the organization
a) Communications Manager, CCP: for purposes of guidance and supervision; to decide on the orientation of the work; to brief and appraise on the development; to receive policy guidance; to solve special problems arising; and to collaborate and harmonize work.
b) As part of the team, the incumbent works very closely with communications staff in technical units and with staff from country offices.
Contacts outside the Organization
UN Communication groups; communications staff in partner organizations and communications and media staff in ministries and other governmental entities.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES</h2>
The Communications Officer, (External Communications) is responsible for: (i) producing, in a timely manner, quality communications products that accurately illustrate WHO&rsquo;s work and impact in countries, (ii) developing and adapting global and regional communications products and activities for use at country level, and (iii) building communications capacity in country offices.
 Under the supervision of the Press and Media Relations Officer and guidance of the Communications Manager the incumbent performs the following duties.
Key duties:
1. Communicating WHO impact at country / regional level
a) Produces news stories, features, event notices, and other intelligence and information materials , of WHO&rsquo;s work at country level for internal/external audiences;
b) Develops, quality controls and posts country-focused social media content, in collaboration with team;
c) Works with select countries on national media relations and advises on media opportunities at national level.
2. Strategic communications support to EURO Country Offices
a) Assists in handling requests for communications support and guidance from country offices;
b) Works with country offices on strengthening and maintaining their social media presence at national level;
c) Supports country offices in developing and implementing their communications strategies and action plans; reviews communications components of country strategies in conjunction with the wider team.
d) Maintains contacts list for communications focal points at country level.
3. Communications capacity building
a) Builds and maintains portfolio of strategic communications templates and tools for country offices (communications campaign materials, country office brochures, templates, advocacy materials, factsheets, new guidance, etc.);
b) Supports in coordinating the Country Office Communications Network and regular meetings and capacity building for staff who have communications tasks/responsibilities;
c) Supports the development of training materials including onboarding pack and provides training for country office staff where relevant;
4. Other relevant duties as necessary and appropriate.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree (Bachelor's level ) in communications, journalism or related social science. 
Desirable: University degree (Master's level ) in any of the above fields. Public health or international relations qualifications. 
Experience
Essential: At least 2 years of professional experience in communications and/or international relations, with at least 1 year in an international environment. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communications strategies for public sector organizations; coordinating the development, writing and delivery of multilingual communications products/materials, such as news stories, brochures and social media content; organizing virtual meetings and coordinating professional networks; developing and disseminating campaign and advocacy materials; developing and delivering communications training; and analyzing communications activities and campaigns and drafting outcome reports. 
Desirable: Relevant experience within WHO, the United Nations or other international organizations with focus on development/public health. 
Skills
Good knowledge of current communication methods.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
WHO Competencies</h2>
Teamwork, 
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 
Communication , Producing results 
 Knowing and managing yourself
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French, Russian, German.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
REMUNERATION</h2>
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 56,046 (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 2046 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.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</h2><ul><li>
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level</li></ul><ul><li>
Staff members who apply to this requisition and who had been separated as a result of the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will be given special consideration</li><li>
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.</li></ul><ul><li>
A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.</li></ul><ul><li>
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.</li></ul><ul><li>
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.</li></ul><ul><li>
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.</li></ul><ul><li>
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.</li></ul><ul><li>
Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.</li></ul><ul><li>
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.</li></ul><ul><li>
WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.</li></ul><ul><li>
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request.</li></ul><ul><li>
An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.</li></ul><ul><li>
WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.</li></ul><ul><li>
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.</li></ul><ul><li>
WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.</li></ul><ul><li>
The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.</li></ul><ul><li>
Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.</li></ul><ul><li>
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.</li></ul><ul><li>
For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
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