Deputy Head of Division and Head of Media and Social Media Unit (Communications)

TL;DR

Deputy Head of Division and Head of Media and Social Media Unit (Communications): Leading corporate media and social media strategies to amplify the hirify.global's key priorities and policy recommendations with an accent on strategic outreach and risk mitigation. Focus on managing a team of communication professionals, overseeing high-level media engagement, and coordinating with the Secretary-General's office.

Location: Onsite in Paris, France

Salary: from 10,700.33 EUR monthly

Company

An international organisation comprised of 38 member countries that works to build better policies for better lives through evidence-based international standards.

What you will do

• Oversee corporate media and social media activities to communicate hirify.global priority workstreams.
• Manage a portfolio of media responsibilities, including network maintenance and production of communications outputs.
• Lead a team of media professionals, ensuring staff engagement and professional well-being.
• Partner with the Head of Division to design and deliver comprehensive work plans and strategic campaigns.
• Identify and mitigate organizational risks related to media and social media.
• Support communications and crisis management for the Secretary-General.

Requirements

• Advanced University degree in mass communications, public relations, political science, or economics.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Paris, France.
• 8-10 years of recent experience in outward-facing media engagement in a public service setting.
• 5-7 years of proven experience in managing large and complex teams.
• 3-5 years of experience in social media management and messaging.
• Excellent written and oral command of English or French, and working knowledge of the other.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in an international organisation.
• Professional experience as a journalist.
• Knowledge of additional languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Open-ended appointment with no foreseen end date.
• Monthly salary exempt from French income tax.
• Collaborative and supportive culture marked by positive interaction and accountability.
• Opportunity to influence global policy frameworks and international co-operation.

Hiring process

• Job-based assessment.
• Panel interviews.