Communications Volunteer

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and prosperity. WFP utilizes food assistance to support people recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts. We are committed to a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce operating in an inclusive environment, embodying our core values.

Job Purpose

The Communications Volunteer will support the creation and dissemination of engaging content across WFP's social media platforms and internal communication channels. This role involves assisting in the coordination of events, developing communication campaigns, and managing WFP's branded merchandise and visibility items. The volunteer will also help maintain the organization's photo and video archives, ensuring compliance with consent requirements, and support the preparation of advocacy materials. Additionally, the position requires maintaining an updated contacts database and assisting with monthly data submissions to the Information Management Inter-Agency Working Group, contributing to effective information flow and organizational visibility.

Responsibilities

The role involves comprehensive support for WFP's communication and information management efforts. Key responsibilities include assisting the Social Media Lead in creating engaging social media content, such as posts, visuals, and videos, for country office accounts. The individual will also support the coordination and execution of WFP events and contribute to the development and implementation of communications campaigns, encompassing social media outreach and content creation. Internal communication is another vital area, requiring assistance to ensure effective information flow across the organization, which includes maintaining bulletin boards and updating TV screens with announcements, event notifications, staff achievements, and organizational updates. Furthermore, the role entails developing and maintaining an organized inventory of WFP-branded merchandise, visibility items, and Information Management products, ensuring accurate record-keeping, stock monitoring, and regular system updates to prevent shortages. Managing WFP’s photo and video archive, ensuring accessibility and proper labeling, is also crucial. Compliance with consent requirements for content gathering, including managing consent forms, is essential. Additional duties involve supporting the preparation of advocacy and visibility briefing packages for key events and missions, establishing and maintaining an updated contacts database, and assisting with the timely and accurate monthly submission of data to the Information Management Inter-Agency Working Group via the corporate system.

Work Experience

The provided text does not specify any particular work experience requirements for the role. It details job duties and general application information, including a minimum age of 18 years.

Skills

Social Media Content Creation, Event Coordination, Communications Campaign Development, Internal Communications, Inventory Management, Photo and Video Archive Management, Consent Management, Briefing Package Preparation, Contact Database Management, Data Submission

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