Communication Associate
Organizational Context
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization dedicated to addressing hunger and enhancing food security. In India, WFP collaborates with governmental bodies to improve public distribution systems, supply chain efficiency, digital transformation, and nutrition programs. The Communications Unit plays a vital role in raising awareness, mobilizing support, and fostering partnerships for WFP India's mission.
Job Purpose
This role supports the Digital Communications Associate within the WFP India Communications Unit. The primary purpose is to assist in planning, producing, monitoring, and reporting on WFP India's digital engagement across platforms like Twitter (X), YouTube, and Instagram. The assignment aims to provide practical experience in digital humanitarian communications, contributing to WFP's outreach efforts for country-level programs and UN-led events. The intern will help enhance WFP's visibility and engagement with key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
The UN Associate Volunteer will support digital content planning, research, analytics, and event-related communications under the supervision of the Head of Communication and Media. Key duties include managing WFP India's social media channels (Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), maintaining a social media calendar aligned with program milestones and campaigns, and researching food security issues to inform content. The role involves drafting social media copy, creating basic visual assets using WFP templates, and generating weekly/monthly impact reports with optimization recommendations. Responsibilities also include monitoring channel activity, identifying engagement opportunities, flagging risks, supporting communication planning for events, coordinating with colleagues for content, and documenting lessons learned.
Work Experience
A minimum of 1 month of relevant experience is required. Demonstrated interest or experience in media management and communication is essential. Previous volunteer experience or experience in different cultural contexts is highly regarded. Skills in writing and media research are also beneficial.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, building trust, client orientation, commitment to learning, communication, creativity, integrity, planning, organization, professionalism, and teamwork. Technical skills encompass media management, communication, writing, media research, and digital content creation for social media platforms.