Communications, Advocacy and Marketing Consultant

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Job Title: Communications, Advocacy and Marketing Consultant

Type of Contract: Regular CST

Division: WFP Japan Office (TOK)

Duty Station (City, Country): Tokyo/Japan

Duration: 11 months with possibility of extension

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies, building prosperity and supporting a sustainable future for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. WFP Japan’s mission is to raise awareness of WFP’s work among the public and partners in Japan – one of the top-ranking and consistent donor countries. The WFP Japan Relations Office acts as a partnership hub, fostering strategic partnerships with Japanese institutions, liaising with the Government as well as the private sector, including the Japan Association for the WFP (JAWFP), a non-profit entity in support of WFP, and strengthening advocacy to key stakeholders to achieve zero hunger.

To support TOK's key missions and initiatives in the areas of communications, advocacy and marketing, as well as joint communications/fundraising activities with the Japan Association for WFP (JAWFP). Reporting line: 1st level supervisor: CAM Officer, 2nd supervisor: Director, TOK.

ACCOUNTABITLITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Translate web stories, video subtitles and conduct fact checks on materials to be published on the WFP website;
2. Support the maintenance of the WFP website and social media channels by creating compelling videos and social media assets;
3. Develop, manage, define the tone and generate content for the WFP Japan social media presence such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and possibly others;
4. Assist in organizing media interviews, following up on requests for information from media, keeping accurate records of media coverage;
5. Provide marketing expertise to analyse the market's trend to enhance WFP's brand;
6. Produce information and audio-visual materials, brochures and other documentation;
7. Collect, compile and produce donor visibility materials;
8. Produce reports on WFP communications/fundraising activities as required;
9. Support the preparation of visibility initiatives, including public events and seminars;
10. Support the preparation of briefing papers and talking points as required;
11. Assist in maintaining/building WFP Japan's relationships with media, external actors including the private sector, NGOs, academia;
12. Perform other related duties as required.

DELIVERABLES:

Deliverables on above responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced university degree or university degree with experience and advanced training/courses in one or more of the following disciplines: journalism, international relations, communications, marketing or other relevant fields, or relevant professional experience.

Experience:

About 3 to 5 years of work experience in communications or related fields.

Knowledge & Skills:

Experienced in using Microsoft, Word, Power Point, Excel, ability to work with Illustrator, Photoshop and other Adobe software. Experience in organizing advocacy campaigns and marketing is an asset.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English (level C) and native level Japanese are required.. An intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is a plus.

Terms and Conditions

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.

Deadline for applications: 04th July 2022

Ref.: VA No. 166423

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.