Communications Associate G6 Yangon
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Vacancy Announcement
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 theprinciple of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates toapply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Job Title: Communications Associate
Grade : General Service Level 6
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Number of Post : 1
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Yangon
Report to : Communications Officer
VA Number :827790
Date of Publication: 21 June 2023
Deadline of Application: 5 July 2023
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This post is opened for Myanmar Nationals Only.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Media monitoring
- Monitor traditional and social media and other sources for information and updates relevant to WFP in Myanmar and its mandate
- Produce media monitoring reports regularly or on ad-hoc basis as required
Content Management
- Conduct field visits to WFP implementation areas and gather photos, videos, and stories.
- Conduct research, suggest ideas, and provide support to ensure the timely and effective delivery of communications/advocacy projects
- Assist in developing various internal and external publications such as social media posts, stories, posters, and infographics ensuring consistency with WFP’s messages and branding guidelines
- Manage and maintain databases, such as photos and videos, and contact lists, to ensure the information is accurate, organised and readily available
Social Media
- Manage the WFP Myanmar social media page(s) as guided by the Communications Strategy.
Visibility
- Produce and manage a stockpile of visibility and IEC materials
- Work with technical units and field offices to ensure proper field visibility of WFP operations
- Support technical units and field offices with development and delivery of community communication activities
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Outreach
• Assist with the management of external advocacy events such as press conferences, field visits, exhibitions to ensure that they are effectively scheduled, attended, and publicised
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a view to identify opportunities for relevant collaboration
Others
• Conduct translations (English to Burmese and or vice versa)
• Assist in preparing presentations and meeting notes
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education : Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area such as communications, public relations, media or journalism, and digital marketing.
Experiences: Minimum six years working experiences in communications, public relations, digital marketing, or in media industry or 3 years of working experience with relevant education/training
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Myanmar.
All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:
• Leading by example with integrity,
• Driving results and delivering on commitments,
• Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
• Applying strategic thinking,
• Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Skill and experience in social Media management, writing, photo-/videography and graphic design are an advantage.
- Skill and experience with translations
- Ability to travel to field locations as required (such as conflict-affected areas and or locations affected by natural disasters).
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage.
Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:
It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to wfpmyanmar.vacancy@wfp.org.
A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.
This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself.
Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in 123 countries delivering food assistance, partnering with governments and providing common services that allow the entire humanitarian community to save lives in emergencies and build the resilience of food insecure people and communities.
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.
