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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and\/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. <\/strong><\/p>\n

ABOUT WFP<\/h2>\n
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. Every day, WFP works worldwide 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.<\/p>\n
In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. Present in nearly 80 countries, the organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world\u2019s most remote and fragile areas. We manage an operating budget of approximately $5.9 billion each year, distributing 12.6 billion rations to those most in need. We reach an average of 80 million people with food assistance in around 80 countries each year. The World Food Programme office in Johannesburg is a Regional Office coordinating and supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance to 12 Southern Africa countries including, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Malawi, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazaville, Tanzania, Angola <\/p>\n
For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http:\/\/www.wfp.org\/videos\/zero-hunger<\/a><\/p>\n
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT<\/h2>\n
These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) and Country Offices (COs), and report to a Communications Officer or the designate. Job holders at this level take responsibility for completion of a range of communications processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines\/practices.<\/p>\n
JOB PURPOSE<\/h2>\n
To perform general administrative and some specialised communications processes that support the creation of communications content and the delivery of communications services aimed at maintaining and enhancing WFP\u2019s visibility and reputation and supporting fundraising activities.<\/p>\n
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)<\/h2>\n
Communications:
\u2022 Provide coordination, administrative and specialized services, to support staff in the development, preparation and execution of communications campaigns for target audiences.
\u2022 Monitor and coordinate materials, schedules, facilities and clearances, and provide support for special events, and video\/film, photographic and radio projects.
\u2022 Conduct clearly defined research and prepare reports and provide data that enables informed decision-making.
\u2022 Monitor traditional and social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and\/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies.
\u2022 Under clear guidance, prepare content for traditional and social media platforms and networks, and printed materials, to enhance coverage and support of WFP\u2019s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages and standards.
\u2022 Distribute communications guidelines for WFP staff to refer to when creating content.
\u2022 Manage and maintain records and databases, such as journalist and media outlet contact lists, to ensure the information is accurate, organized and readily available for others to access.<\/p>\n
CCI Committee Secretariat:
\u2022 Support the Chair to facilitate the regional task force to drive the People Policy and CCI Deliverables
\u2022 Contribute ideas towards continuous improvement of committee functions and their execution
\u2022 Coordination of committee meetings including briefing the Chair, and secretariat functions
\u2022 Liaise with the HQ CCI team to coordinate regional investments in transformation through the CCI
\u2022 Promote, educate on and champion the CCI agenda and People Policy with HOUs and COs
\u2022 Provide direct support to the regional focal points in the change management process related to the implementation of the People Policy, via the CCI deliverables, across functions and in support to the efforts in the COs.
\u2022 Support and guide COs and RB focal points with development and first line screening of proposals; solution clarification and reporting related to the identified challenges to be addressed under CCI
\u2022 Identify technical skills gaps of focal points and propose, and arrange appropriate training solutions
\u2022 Identify projects that are stuck and support or escalate to the committee as appropriate
\u2022 Communicating related results and enhance the communications around people successes in the region
\u2022 With evidence-based approach, support in the knowledge management of the policy including collection of regional investment in change made through the Policy
\u2022 Create and manage the data management system together with Knowledge Management
\u2022 Conduct regular data analysis and reporting to relevant stakeholders; committee, HQ
\u2022 Collect success stories and lessons learned and translate them into useful insights to CO and committee
\u2022 Contribute ideas towards continuous improvement of committee functions and their execution<\/p>\n
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/h2>\n
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media and\/or related functional area is desirable.<\/p>\n
Experience: Minimum of four years of relevant professional work experience in the field of communications.
Language: Fluency (level C) in both spoken and written English. Knowledge of French or Portuguese is an added advantage.<\/p>\n
CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION<\/h2>\n
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This is a 12-month renewable Service Contract<\/li>\n
Gross Monthly Salary Range: R18835 – R22636<\/li>\n
Benefits: Annual Leave, Pension & Medical Insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS<\/h2>\n
The Vacancy Announcement will close on 11 January 2023, 11:59 South African time <\/p>\n
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This position is open to citizens of South Africa and Permanent Residents<\/p>\n
Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply<\/p>\n
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\u2019s 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<\/p>\n
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.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nWFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and\/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
\nABOUT WFP
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CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION<\/h2>\n\nThis is a 12-month renewable Service Contract<\/li>\nGross Monthly Salary Range: R18835 – R22636<\/li>\n

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS<\/h2>\nThe Vacancy Announcement will close on 11 January 2023, 11:59 South African time <\/p>\n

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS<\/h2>\n
The Vacancy Announcement will close on 11 January 2023, 11:59 South African time <\/p>\n