Business Support Assistant (CAM) SSA5, Accra
External Vacancy Announcement
No. WFP/GHA/CAM/ACC/July/2023
BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT (COMMUNICATIONS, ADVOCACY AND MARKETING)
Deadline for Application: 10 days from day of publication
Title: Business Support Assistant (Communications, Advocacy and Marketing)
Duration: 11 Months
Unit: CAM Unit
Duty Station: Accra
ABOUT WFP:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency in the fight against hunger worldwide. WFP’s mission is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. Every day, WFP works to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
WFP is supporting the Government of Ghana to accelerate the attainment of its vision of economic self-sufficiency articulated in the Ghana Beyond Aid Charter (GBA). Through its Country Strategic Plan (2019-2023), WFP is supporting national development with an integrated food system, nutrition and social protection programme which hinges on private sector participation in the prevention of malnutrition, transformation of agricultural value chains, strengthening of social protection, early warning, disaster preparedness and response systems.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Business Support Assistant (Communications) will be under the guidance of the Communications Assistant (Digital and Multimedia) with overall supervision of the Partnerships and Communications Officer. The incumbent’s duties shall include but are not limited to the following:
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow up on administrative requests of the Partnerships and Communications Unit
- Process and manage routine administrative and financial tasks interfacing the unit and other functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources.
- Manage and maintain records and databases, to ensure information is organized and readily available for use.
- Respond to standard queries and provide timely and accurate guidance.
- Assist in taking good quality photographs for publications, traditional and social media, and WFP HQ photo bank.
- Design publications, electronic flyers, infographics, fractographic and other graphic designing in accordance with WFP's branding guidelines.
- Develop short videos for social media and internal communications
- Assist in the production of documentaries (Storyboarding, interviewing, videoing and post-production)
- Utilize online platforms such as Trello Board, Airtable, and the multimedia hub to manage digital assets
- Assist in developing innovative ways to enhance the visibility of CO’s work to targeted audiences
- Develop social media messages and strategies aligned with a chosen campaign.
- Draft articles and stories
- Monitor traditional and social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies.
Minimum Academic Qualifications
A minimum of first degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Motion Picture photography or any other related qualification.
Desired Experiences for Entry into the role:
A minimum of five years of progressive work experience in Communications or Motion Picture Photography.
Demonstrate responsibility, proactiveness and initiative to respond and/or act independently under minimal supervision and general guidance.
Language:
Fluency in both oral and written English language
How to apply:
Applicants should submit their applications and CV stating 3 references online to: www1.wfp.org/careers/job.openings and follow the steps.
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply
People living with disability are also encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted.
Note:
- WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
- WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
- All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
