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About WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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Why join WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
The position is based at the Country Office in and reports to the Head of the Communications, Marketing and Advocacy/Partnerships Unit. The Unit plays a critical role in highlighting the WFP’s work, both internally and externally, in alignment with the goals and objectives in WFP’s Country Strategic Plan (2022-27).

The role
To contribute to the implementation of the communications strategy by supporting and delivering a range of communications activities including social media management, content creation, media relations and branding.

Key accountabilities (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
• Contribute to the implementation of country communications strategy and project communication work plans designed to maintain and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP, as well as support fund raising activities in alignment with overall WFP’s corporate strategies.
• Develop high quality information products for both print and electronic platforms including newsletters, briefs and fact sheets which describe and promote the work of WFP to targeted audiences.
• Collect audio visual content (photos and video footage) and write human interest stories to showcase WFP’s work to both internal (WFP country, regional and global offices) and external audiences.
• Provide substantive, specialised support, co-ordination and recommendations to ensure efficient production of video, photo and radio products.
• Generate donor specific visibility content including, text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of online platforms.
• Prepare initial drafts of press releases, speeches, and key messages, and support the review process to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational guidelines.
• Contribute to the organization of visibility events (including handover ceremonies, agreement signing events) in collaboration with external stakeholders (donors, Government, development partners).
• Liaise with local and international media outlets—including print, TV, radio, online, and digital—to support outreach efforts. Help maintain a network of media professionals and journalists to enhance WFP’s visibility and reputation.
• Develop engaging social media content and assist in managing the WFP Twitter account.
• Monitor and analyse traditional and social media to inform the development and/or evaluation of communication activities and strategies.
• Support capacity building of WFP staff on all aspects of communication and provide guidance within area and level of expertise in order to ensure that all activities meet desired standards of consistency, quality and impact.
• Contribute to the implementation of corporate branding and marking plans to ensure consistency in the portrayal of WFP’s visual identity (in publications, signages, etc)
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of a crisis.
Other as required.

Other specific job requirements (details to be determined by Post Managers):
This section is optional to describe other duties, skills & knowledge required for the specific job.
Standard minimum academic qualifications desired experiences for entry into the role:
• Education: Advanced University degree in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
• Experience: One year of postgraduate professional experience is the minimum requirement. Additional years of relevant professional work experience in communications related fields is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills
• Excellent writing skills in English with proven track record of writing capability for communications (examples include press releases, human interest stories, social media content).
• Ability to organise visibility events.
• Ability to engage with local media houses and journalists.
• Communications skills and techniques in media, social media, campaigns, content production, etc.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and as a part of a team.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the political, social and economic context of the Country.
• Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

Other
• Videography
• Graphics design capability

WFP Leadership framework
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