Reporting and Communications Officer NOA - Barbados

Organizational Context

WFP re-established its Caribbean presence in Barbados in 2018, supporting 22 countries and territories. The office focuses on capacity strengthening in areas like vulnerability analysis, supply chain management, and climate risk financing. In crises, WFP collaborates with partners to provide essential assistance, including food, cash, or logistical support, when national capacities are exceeded.

Job Purpose

The Reporting and Communications Officer will play a crucial role in supporting operational information management and performance reporting activities for WFP's Caribbean Multi-Country Office. This position is key to establishing a clear operational picture of the WFP programme portfolio and its results, enabling informed and timely decision-making across the organization. The role involves contributing to the implementation of the communications strategy by managing social media, creating content, engaging with media, and upholding branding standards. Additionally, the officer will supervise the Communications Associate to ensure the effective execution of the communications plan, highlighting WFP's work internally and externally in alignment with the Country Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organization globally, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and fostering peace and stability through food assistance. WFP supports individuals recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts. The organization emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. WFP offers a multicultural work environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, including training, coaching, and internal mobility. A career with WFP provides the chance to work in various global offices with passionate colleagues committed to delivering humanitarian aid. The role involves supporting Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting (OIM & PR) activities to ensure informed decision-making. Key responsibilities include maintaining standard procedures, collating and analyzing data from various sources, supporting reporting exercises like the Annual Corporate Report, and enhancing the capacity of staff and partners in information management. The position also requires supporting communications strategy implementation, including social media, content creation, and media relations. In emergencies, the role may involve deploying to affected countries and working beyond regular hours. The position requires strong writing, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a familiarity of the local context being advantageous. The WFP offers a competitive compensation package, benefits, and a commitment to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Work Experience

A minimum of one year of postgraduate professional experience is required. Additional years of relevant professional work experience in communications-related fields are considered desirable.

Skills

Communications Strategy Implementation, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Media Relations, Branding, Information Management, Performance Reporting, Data Collation and Analysis, Emergency Response Support, Capacity Building, Writing Skills, Event Organization, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Teamwork, Videography, Graphics Design

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