Communications Officer (Editorial & Communications Coordination)
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP uses food assistance to help people recover from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a high-performing, skilled workforce.
Job Purpose
The Communications Officer (Editorial & Communications Coordination) will support the planning, coordination, and execution of WFP Kenya's communication strategies. This role focuses on developing compelling editorial content, managing storytelling initiatives, engaging with media, and ensuring the quality of all communications products. The officer will work closely with programme teams and field offices to identify and craft impactful narratives, coordinate editorial workflows, and support media outreach. Key responsibilities include producing various communication materials, managing content calendars, and ensuring alignment with WFP's corporate messaging and ethical storytelling standards. This position is crucial for enhancing WFP's visibility and impact in Kenya.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility is to support the planning, coordination, and execution of WFP Kenya's communications strategies and priorities. This involves researching, writing, and editing a variety of high-quality content, including human-interest stories, news articles, press releases, and speeches, tailored for both internal and external audiences. A key aspect is collaborating closely with program teams and field offices to identify compelling narratives and translate complex operational information into accessible content. The role requires coordinating editorial planning, managing content production workflows, and maintaining content calendars to ensure timely delivery of communications products. Additionally, it involves supporting media engagement activities, such as preparing materials, facilitating interviews, and responding to media inquiries. The position also entails coordinating communications for campaigns, high-level visits, events, and emergency responses, ensuring consistent messaging. A crucial part of the role is reviewing and editing content from colleagues and partners to maintain accuracy, clarity, and adherence to WFP's storytelling standards. Monitoring media coverage, analyzing trends, and identifying potential risks or opportunities are also essential duties, informing strategic decision-making. Effective liaison with various WFP departments and external partners is necessary for coordinated messaging and information sharing. Finally, the role includes adhering to emergency preparedness practices to facilitate rapid response during crises.
Work Experience
Requires at least three years of relevant professional experience in fields such as journalism, international relations, public relations, or communications.
Skills
Communications Strategy, Editorial Content Development, Storytelling, Media Engagement, Quality Assurance, Content Production, Media Relations, Event Coordination, Crisis Communications, Research and Writing