Communication Officer HeSP, RR Africa Job at WOAH - World Organisation for Animal Health (Tunis)

Job Description

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH – founded as OIE) is a leading intergovernmental organisation representing 183 Members worldwide. Through its activities, WOAH makes a decisive contribution to improving animal health, protecting animal welfare and strengthening Veterinary Services. The Organisation provides transparent information on world’s animal health situation, and promotes international standards, particularly in terms of the safety of trade in live animals and animal products. More information can be found on WOAH’s website. Joining WOAH means taking part in the development of one of the leading international organisations, recognised and associated with other multilateral institutions, in the field of worldwide health. It means helping to build a global approach to health, combining animal and human health in a “One Health” approach. It means joining teams motivated by the impact of their actions, the sense of their collective commitment and their recognised professionalism in their respective fields of expertise. WOAH’s headquarters are based in Paris. The Organisation is present on every continent through 13 Regional or Sub-regional Representations. WOAH has 250 staff members, two-thirds of whom are based at headquarters. Through its regional and sub-regional network, WOAH supports Members in strengthening disease prevention, surveillance and control, while advancing collaboration and capacity-building. WOAH is a partner in a project entitled “Health Security Programme (HeSP) for West and Central Africa” financed by the World Bank. In this context, WOAH signed a 5-year contract with the West African Health Organization (WAHO) to carry out several activities linked to the strengthening of resilience of veterinary services in West and Central African countries. The project has 4 components: Component 1: Prevention of Health Emergencies; Component 2: Detection of Health Emergencies; Component 3. Health Emergency Response and Component 4. Program Management and Institutional Capacity. WOAH is involved in the implementation of components 1,2 and 4. WOAH is recruiting the project Communication Expert to ensure optimum visibility of the HeSP project, its activities and impact across West and Central Africa. Within this framework, the Regional Communications Officer contributes to both the visibility of HeSP and the broader communication priorities of WOAH in Africa. This position is based in Tunis, Tunisia

Job Responsibility

Lead and prioritize communication for the HeSP project
Develop and implement communication activities ensuring strong visibility of HeSP
Produce and coordinate communication outputs (articles, reports, press releases, social media, multimedia)
Define communication and advocacy strategies (objectives, audiences, messages, channels, timelines)
Develop innovative formats (data storytelling, infographics, digital content)
Support communication around project milestones, events and consultations
Contribute to donor and management reporting, including communication indicators
Develop and implement regional communication activities
Ensure alignment with WOAH’s Global Communication Strategy in collaboration with Headquarters
Assess regional communication needs and define priorities
Develop targeted communication strategies and messaging
Translate technical content into accessible, audience-focused formats
Contribute to planning, monitoring and reporting of communication activities and budgets
Ensure dissemination, media and digital engagement
Implement regional campaigns and communication initiatives
Manage relationships with regional and local media
Maintain and update digital platforms (website, social media)
Support the promotion of events, campaigns and key moments
Develop and maintain media and stakeholder networks
Coordinate communication with regional and international partners
Oversee external communication providers
Draft terms of reference and technical briefs
Support selection and contracting processes
Manage timelines, deliverables and milestones
Supervise service providers and ensure quality and timeliness
Maintain a roster of communication consultants

Requirements

Postgraduate degree in communication, public relations, journalism, public/veterinary health or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum three years’ experience in communication or communication project management
Proven experience delivering communication products and campaigns
Exposure to the international institutional environment
Experience in Africa
Experience in public health, animal health, One Health or science communication
Experience in donor-funded project communication
Experience in media relations and digital communication
Excellent written and oral communication in English and French
additional languages (Arabic, Portuguese, Kiswahili) are an asset
Strong project management and editorial skills
Proficiency in MS Office and collaborative tools
Experience with multimedia and design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite, Figma)
Strong command of digital platforms, CMS and social media
Ability to translate complex technical content into clear, engaging communication
Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
Proactive, flexible and able to work under pressure
Highly organised, autonomous and solution-oriented
Diplomatic and comfortable in complex institutional environments
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural context

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Additional languages (Arabic, Portuguese, Kiswahili)

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