DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

30 December 2024-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Kiev)

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.

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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).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

WFP Ukraine’s Communications & Media Unit works to educate national and international audiences on WFP’s assistance to Ukrainians, to sustain international attention to the humanitarian crisis, to support donor relations and fundraising, to improve communication with beneficiary communities and counter misinformation, to protect WFP’s reputation and increase trust in the organization.

Under the supervision of the Communications Officer/Head of Communications, the Multimedia Content Producer will lead the development of multimedia content products and visual stories to support the Unit’s outreach and the organization’s fundraising strategies.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support WFP’s communications and fundraising efforts in Ukraine by producing high quality visual content such as photo stories, photo books, short videos, focused on or highlighting the humanitarian and economic toll of the war and/or WFP’s activities in the country.

2. Lead the preparation of photo exhibitions or visual/interactive exhbitions in Ukraine or in strategic international locations (e.g. international conferences, donor capitals, etc.)

3. Ensure high quality photographic coverage of local events, ceremonies, high level meetings, high level visits and other as needed.

4. Prepare packages of high quality visual content and short stories for donors and/or media outlets for their use as appropriate.

5. Lead and manage the entire process of content production, from research and creative brainstorming, to mission planning in coordination with technical units and field offices, to content collection, editing, captioning and archiving on the WFP Multimedia Hub.

6. Keep all multimedia content well organized, labeled, and quickly uploaded to the WFP Multimedia Hub for easy use by WFP units and other WFP offices.

7. Contribute to or lead on developing special creative projects such as photo books, short documentaries or video series.

8. Curate selections of photos and other visual content for use in publications or presentations as needed.

9. Contribute to training of national and international staff or cooperating partners on audiovisual content production, WFP processes and consent rules.

10. Contribute to strategic communications planning in the country by providing strategic inputs on creative storytelling, artistic direction and multimedia content planning.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

All visual content produced should be organized, uploaded and made available for use by WFP, respecting all WFP consent rules and processes, on a regular basis and by the end of the contract.

Education:

Advanced university degree, or first University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses in photography or content production

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of postgraduate professional and relevant work experience in documentary photography, photojournalism, creative direction, or content production.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Training and extensive experience in documentary, photography/photojournalism, portrait photography
• Photo editing using professional software such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop
• Storytelling and creative writing

Languages: Fluent in English is 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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements