Senior Communications Associate

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 the impacts of climate change. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and a high-performing workforce committed to its mission.

Job Purpose

The Senior Communications Associate will play a crucial role in supporting WFP's communication activities within the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs). This position is vital for maintaining and enhancing WFP's visibility and reputation in a region highly prone to natural disasters and facing challenges related to climate change, food insecurity, and geopolitical pressures. The incumbent will contribute to the effective implementation of WFP's Multi-Country Strategic Plan (MCSP) by developing and executing communication campaigns, creating compelling content for various platforms, and supporting donor visibility efforts. This includes capturing photos and videos, gathering beneficiary stories, drafting engaging narratives, and managing social media content to highlight the impact of WFP's operations and initiatives. The role also involves serving as an information focal point, coordinating media coverage, organizing events, and monitoring media landscapes to inform communication strategies and ensure consistent messaging across all WFP communications.

Responsibilities

The Senior Communications Associate will support the World Food Programme's (WFP) communication efforts in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), focusing on enhancing WFP's visibility and reputation. This role involves assisting in the planning, development, and execution of communication campaigns tailored to specific audiences. Key responsibilities include creating communication materials, gathering beneficiary stories, and drafting content that highlights the impact of WFP's operations, ensuring alignment with corporate messaging. The associate will also manage social media content, develop multimedia databases with photos and videos, and serve as a focal point for media coverage of events. Additionally, they will organize and execute special events, monitor traditional and social media for relevant information, and distribute communication guidelines to WFP staff. Maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and integrated processes is also a crucial aspect of the role. The expected outputs include stories, social media posts, videos, images, infographics, media messages, press releases, and content for WFP's digital platforms.

Work Experience

Requires at least seven years of professional experience in a relevant field, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development. Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills are essential. Knowledge of UN system policies and functions, and proficiency in MS Office are also required. Familiarity with WFP reporting and data systems is considered an advantage.

Skills

Communication strategy development and execution, Content creation (stories, social media, video, images), Social media management and platform utilization, Multimedia database management, Media relations and event coordination, Stakeholder relationship management, Analytical and writing skills, Proficiency in MS Office, Knowledge of UN system policies (advantageous), English language fluency

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