Communications Officer – International Consultant
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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.
This Vacancy Announcement is for non-Timorese nationality
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.
Our global footprint is further complemented by presence in another 25 countries and territories where we provide logistical support, facilitate South-South and triangular cooperation and advocate for Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) with regional and international bodies.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced university degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, Journalism, International Relations, Laws, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Working knowledge (proficiency level C) of English is required
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP has been present in Timor-Leste since 1999. WFP Timor Leste’s upcoming CSP (2023-2025) is focused on strengthening national programs such as Bolsa de Mae, Cadeia de Valor and Merenda Escolar, enhancing resilience to shocks and improving the food security and nutrition status of people (especially women and children).
We are currently seeking a International Consultant to fill the position of Communications Officer, at the CST 2 level, with our Communications and Reporting team based in Dili, to support the Country Office through effective and meaningful communication work.
The Communications Officer reports to the Country Director.
JOB PURPOSE
To develop, plan and implement communications activities that support the overall communications strategy and WFP objectives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Develop plan and implement the country office in communication strategy design and activities
- Generate and define the creative ways to help raise WFP’s profile and communication its mandate.
- Oversee the Country Officer’s communications and reporting team’s work, including campaigns, influencer outreach, and performance monitoring/reporting.
- Monitor government, partner, print, broadcast and social media, compile regular updates on noteworthy developments that are relevant to WFP.
- Build capacity of WFP staff on all aspects of external relations communication, providing advice, guidance and training to ensure consistent, quality communications activities that deliver the desired impact
- Other as required
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
- Increased WFP recognition among the public, partners and the host government
- Quality communication products that effectively convey WFP messages
- Increased capacity among WFP communication and reporting staff
- Enhanced engagement with key partners.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- 5 to 10 years of relevant working experience in communications or other related fields.
- Has provided donor briefs and resourcing suggestions to senior managers to strategically allocate material and other appropriate resources.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills a must.
- Good interpersonal skills and professional work ethic.
- Behavioural competencies: leads by example with integrity, drives results and delivers on commitments, fosters inclusive and collaborative teamwork, applies strategic thinking, builds and maintains sustainable partnerships
To perform the wide range of tasks and excel in this position, the ideal candidate would also possess:
- Familiarity of Timor Leste, including its cultures, languages, geopolitics.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Number of openings: ONE
Based in: Dili, Timor-Leste
Type of Contract: Regular Consultant
Level: CST II
Duration: 11 months
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
10th January 2023
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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
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.
