Communications Officer, SC8 Port Sudan
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building peace through food assistance. Operating in Sudan, a country facing one of the most significant humanitarian crises globally, WFP is actively engaged in emergency food aid and resilience-building projects. The organization emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional development for its staff.
Job Purpose
The Communications Officer will play a crucial role in documenting and promoting WFP's resilience projects in Sudan. This position involves planning, developing, and delivering high-quality multimedia content, including human impact stories and donor visibility materials, to enhance WFP's positioning as a partner of choice. The officer will track donor commitments, create compelling visual and written content for various platforms, and support fundraising activities. Responsibilities also include conducting content collection missions, training staff and partners on communication best practices, and ensuring consistent corporate messaging across all outputs. The goal is to effectively communicate the impact and importance of WFP's work in Sudan to internal and external stakeholders, including media, donors, the government, and the general public.
Responsibilities
The Communications Officer role at WFP in Sudan focuses on documenting the impact of resilience projects. Key responsibilities include developing and executing communication plans in collaboration with program teams and the partnership unit. The officer will independently track donor communication commitments, ensuring compliance and preparing visibility reports. A significant part of the role involves generating donor-specific multimedia content, including text, photos, and videos, to support fundraising and enhance WFP's positioning. This includes planning and executing content collection missions, particularly for resilience-focused activities. The officer will also contribute to communications through research and analysis, producing information products for various audiences such as media, donors, the government, and WFP staff. Developing multimedia products, especially human impact stories tailored for specific donors, is crucial. This involves filming and editing video content, translating complex program narratives into compelling visual stories, and leveraging platforms and partners to amplify WFP's activities. Additionally, the role includes training WFP field staff and partners on content creation techniques for photos, videos, and human impact stories. The position requires excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, proficiency in multimedia tools, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Work Experience
Requires a minimum of three years of progressive experience in developing, planning, and executing communication plans and branding. Experience with print, broadcast, and digital media is considered an advantage.
Skills
Communications Planning, Content Development, Multimedia Production, Storytelling, Photography, Videography, Video Editing, Writing, Scripting, Public Relations, Donor Reporting, Project Management, Cross-cultural Communication, Teamwork, Independent Work, Research, Analysis, Graphic Design, MS Office Suite Proficiency, Arabic Language Proficiency, English Language Proficiency