DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

3 October 2024-23:59-GMT-05:00 Colombia Standard Time (Bogota)

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.

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).

Grade: WFP Volunteer

Employment Type: WFP Volunteer

Occupation: Communication and Advocacy, Media, General Support

Location: Remote

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. On average, WFP reaches more than 100 million people with food assistance in 88 countries each year. About 20,000 people work for the organization, most of them in remote areas, directly serving the hungry poor. WFP is part of the United Nations system.

WFP volunteers donate their services to the Programme. It provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience working in an international professional environment and provides exposure to a truly global humanitarian organisation.

All individuals holding volunteer agreement or those to be offered volunteer opportunities in the WFP Colombia Country Office will be screened and cleared by the HR unit prior to offering a volunteer agreement, and upon extension or renewal.

There is no compensation for such volunteer services.

JOB PURPOSE

The WFP Volunteer (Communications) will be under the overall supervision of the Communications Senior Associate and will work closely with the team based in Bogota. The Unit is responsible for managing communications, advocacy, and marketing in Colombia, using traditional media, blogs, campaigns, events, and social media platforms to promote its messages. Some country specific priorities include emergency, preparedness and response, climate change adaptation, peace, and social protection to reach zero hunger.

Media monitoring

Carry out daily media monitoring, identifying relevant topics to WFP work both nationally and internationally in English and Spanish. Also, perform searches of emergency report documents of other UN agencies, partners, governments, and humanitarian groups, as well as other country status analyses from DNP and/or DANE for information purposes of the whole Country Office (CO).

Content and Products

• Support the communications unit on the creation and review of content for audio-visual and written material suitable for SoMe in Spanish and/or English following WFP guidelines.
• Provide support reviewing and writing stories for posting in WFP channels and other media, in Spanish and/or English including drafting of scripts, transcripts and subtitling, following WFP guidelines to do so.
• Reviewing and providing inputs FOR the multimedia hub content documents to organize existing audio-visual inputs of the CO in this tool.
• Support proofreading and translation (Spanish to English and vice versa) of narratives on the websites, brochures, posters, two-pagers, factsheets, reports, newsletter, infographics, and other internal and external communications materials according to corporate style and tone.
• Provide editorial/design inputs to enhance the visibility of the organization.

Administrative and General Support

Complete other projects as assigned, including preparing engaging mailings and PowerPoint presentations.

STANDARD MINIMUN QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Candidates must be enrolled or just graduated from a recognized university in one of the following areas: Communications, Foreign Relations, Politics, or related areas.

Experience in national or international non-governmental organizations is desirable.

Experience in multi-cultural environments is an asset.

Language: Fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written communication).

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Ability to undertake coordination of specific activities, interpret/analyse a wide variety of data, and identify/resolve data/information discrepancies.

Planning and Organizing: Ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner.

Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new trends in international development and public information fields.

Technological Awareness: Proficiency in MS Office.

Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.

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.