DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

2 November 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Baghdad)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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).

TERMS & CONDITION:

Position Title: Communications Assistant (Social Media)
Grade: SC5
Contract: Service Contract
Multiple Duty Stations: Baghdad, Iraq
Duration of contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance
Salary: Minimum Annual Net Salary is USD 21,441.00
Medical Plan: International valid medical plan for the staff member, spouse, and dependent children
Annual leave: 30 working days per annum

JOB PURPOSE
To support the communications team with creating content to enhance the visibility of WFP’s work in Iraq and support fundraising activities through social media activities, in addition to creating multimedia content for use on social media, advocacy, or other purposes, with a particular focus on Social Protection activities in accordance with the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2025 – 2029.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Communications Assistant will help WFP Iraq to:

• Draft and pitch social media content, web stories about WFP Iraq’s programmes and activities for the three main platforms (Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram)
• Support the social media plan by developing social media content, and utilizing platforms, networks and partners to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities.
• Monitor and analyze traditional and social media to inform the development and/or evaluation of communication activities and strategies.
• Assist the Communications teams in building the social media portfolio for WFP Iraq.
• Working on multimedia content to supplement the needs of the Country Office.
• Collaborate with other UN agencies and stakeholders on joint content.
• Gauge public perceptions of WFP’s work, through monitoring social media comments and messages to provide a clear understanding of the WFP brand in Iraq, with a view to enhancing people’s engagement with WFP and understanding of the organization’s work.
• Provide other support to the External Relations unit as required.
• Other tasks as requested.

DELIVERABLES

• Posting Social Media content on a regular basis.
• Comprehensive Social content calendar, that is a live document and is updated regularly.
• Monitoring of enquiries via social media and responding in an appropriate manner;

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education: Bachelor’s degree in media, Journalism, English, or another relevant field. Coursework in social media, digital communications and/or International Relations, Development studies, Political Science, or other relevant field is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Overall, five years of experience with 2-3 years of experience in communications, or social media.
• Experience in using graphic design and video editing software is an added advantage.
• Experience in setting up and managing social media accounts would be considered as an asset.
• Excellent understanding of Iraq’s various social media platforms, public spaces and tools used by Iraqi citizens to express opinions and perceptions
• Strong analytical skills, including a capacity to clearly confer information and findings to a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of WFP Iraq is an asset

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong analytical and written communication skills, including the ability to write in an informative manner and clearly synthesize information
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking and proactive work approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and organize work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Initiative, enthusiasm, creativity and flexibility with excellent interpersonal skills
• Initiative, enthusiasm, creativity and flexibility with excellent interpersonal skills

Languages: Native fluency in written and oral Arabic. Strong knowledge of English in written and oral communications (essential).

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.