Communication Officer
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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.
Job Title: Communication Officer
Grade: Consultant II
Type of contract: International Regular Consultancy
Unit: Communication, Marketing and Advocacy (CAM)
Duration: 5 Months
Duty Station: Bangkok, Thailand
Vacancy Number: 827263
Date of Publication: 18 May 2023
Deadline of Application: 1 June 2023
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Communication Officer, the incumbent is expected to:
- Provide guidance and support to country offices in Asia and the Pacific to effectively implement their communication strategies and workplans, and support advocacy, donor relations and fundraising efforts.
- Prepare, gather, package and disseminate communication products in line with global narratives and guidelines.
- Generate and/or facilitate the production of donor specific visibility content including, text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of integrated online platforms, in order to support global and country fundraising activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
- Manage RBB social media account through day-to-day maintenance, including content creation and curation in collaboration with HQ and country offices.
- Track and analyze traditional and online media, to mitigate and manage reputational risks, and inform the development and evaluation of communication activities.
- Identify and engage with the media as required, to support regional and country communication objectives.
- In collaboration with HQ, build capacity of WFP country office communication staff on all aspects of external relations communication, providing advice, guidance and training to ensure consistent, quality communications activities that deliver the desired impact.
- Deploy to WFP emergency and other operations in the region as required.
- Provide backup to Regional Communication Officer.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in communication, advocacy, marketing, fundraising or other related fields.
Knowledge & skills:
- Knowledge of latest communication developments and trends, strategy design and implementation, writing, editing, content gathering, social media, media, etc.
Education:
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field. Master’s Degree is desirable.
Essential:
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills; understanding of a wide range of communication tools and channels and how to use them effectively; experience with social media monitoring and analytical tools; experience in media and influencer engagement; ability to work under tight timelines with limited supervision and build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
Language:
- English
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
