Senior Communications Associate

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity. Operating in over 120 countries, WFP assists millions annually, providing food assistance in emergencies and supporting communities in overcoming challenges. WFP Lebanon specifically aids Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese populations, strengthening social safety nets and resilience-building activities.

Job Purpose

The Senior Communications Associate will drive the planning, development, and implementation of WFP Lebanon's digital communications and content production. This role is crucial for enhancing the organization's visibility, ensuring donor recognition, and fostering engagement with key audiences across digital and traditional media. Responsibilities include managing social media, identifying compelling stories, proposing and executing digital campaigns, and producing high-quality strategic communication materials. The incumbent will ensure donor visibility requirements are met, support media relations, and contribute to strategic messaging aligned with corporate standards, effectively communicating WFP's operational impact and the contributions of its partners.

Responsibilities

The Senior Communications Associate is responsible for coordinating and executing specialized communication activities and campaigns to support target audiences. This role involves liaising with media and key constituents to disseminate information about WFP's activities, policies, and operations. The associate will coordinate event planning, ensuring necessary resources and materials are available. They will provide expert support for the production of video, photographic, and radio projects. Monitoring traditional and social media is crucial for reporting relevant information to senior staff and informing communication strategies. The associate will prepare and develop content for various media platforms to enhance coverage and support WFP's work, ensuring consistency with corporate messages and cost-effectiveness. They will also advise on and promote communications guidelines, maintain accurate records, and manage information requests from stakeholders. Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders is key to delivering aligned communication processes. Furthermore, the associate will contribute to improving communication methods and processes to increase awareness of WFP's work.

Work Experience

Requires at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, multimedia, or digital production, or related fields.

Skills

Digital Communications, Content Production, Social Media Management, Media Relations, Storytelling, Campaign Development, Public Engagement, Donor Visibility, Multimedia Production, Content Strategy, Crisis Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Arabic and English Content Creation, Graphic Design, Video Editing

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