JOB DESCRIPTION

THE ROLE:

To provide research and specialized communications services that support the creation of content and services aimed at maintaining and enhancing WFP’s visibility and reputation and supporting fundraising activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Perform specialised communications processes and activities, to support staff in the development, preparation, execution, and dissemination of campaigns for target audiences.
2. Conduct research, suggest ideas, and provide coordination support to ensure the timely and effective delivery of video/film and photographic content. Manage the storage and distribution of audio/visual materials in accordance with relevant policies.
3. Serve as an information focal point, support, and/or coordinate media coverage of events to optimise publicity of WFP’s activities.
4. Organise and execute special events, working closely with colleagues, external partners and media, to ensure events are effectively scheduled, publicised, and attended.
5. Monitor traditional and social media, and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies.
6. Under guidance, prepare content for use on traditional and social media platforms and networks, and a wide array of printed/digital materials, to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
7. Distribute and promote communications guidelines for WFP staff to refer to when creating content.
8. Manage updates and further develop internal records and databases, ensuring information is accurate, organised, and available for others to access.
9. Respond to specialised queries and requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries.
10. Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other UN agencies, in order to provide an aligned, coherent service, and to identify opportunities to collaborate/integrate processes and activities.
11. Implement improvements to communications methods and practices, to contribute to a better flow of information about WFP’s work to the media and stakeholders.
12. Support the management of visibility material for staff by accompanying all related processes, namely procurement, inventory, distribution, and storage.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. A University degree is considered a plus.

Experience: Typically, six years or more of professional experience in the relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English) and in the duty station’s language (Portuguese).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Has demonstrated a sound understanding of WFP communication techniques and activities and awareness of the socio-political context in which WFP operates through day-to-day work

• Has provided ad-hoc guidance to new staff members

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements