Communications and Advocacy Officer (Consultant level II), WFP Regional Bureau in Cairo

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JOB TITLE: Communications and Advocacy Officer TYPE OF CONTRACT: CST level II DURATION: 11 months DUTY STATION: Regional Bureau in Cairo (RBC), Cairo, Egypt

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. 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.

WFP’s Regional Bureau for the Middle East and Northern Africa (RBC), based in Cairo, Egypt, provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support and direction to WFP operations and activities in 16 countries: Algeria, Armenia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, State of Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and Yemen. These country offices aim to assist roughly one-third of all of WFP’s beneficiaries (approx. 30 million) in some of the most critical humanitarian emergencies of our time. RBC is also active in the ‘Changing Lives’ side of WFP’s mandate, helping national governments and local communities improve nutrition, livelihoods, school feeding, social protection, climate and disaster risk reduction and other programmes that build resilience and support development.

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JOB PURPOSE

Based in the MENA Regional Communications Team, the purpose of this assignment is to strengthen and increase the communications, advocacy and marketing unit’s capacity in media relations and advocacy in the Regional Bureau in Cairo by working with country offices on advocacy strategies, communications products and delivering a range of digital and media-related activities, developing content, and utilising platforms, networks and partners to enhance WFP’s position in the region.

The consultant will lead and coordinate special communications and advocacy projects in the region, such as video stories, short films, and photography assignments, aiming to effectively showcase WFP's work and engage the audience. Additionally, the consultant will provide guidance and support to country office staff in designing and implementing country-specific communication plans that align with the wider WFP global and regional communications strategy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Develop and implement a comprehensive regional communications strategy aligned with WFP's global communication objectives.
• Support country offices in the thinking, drafting and implementation of communications strategies with a focus on advocacy for the important goals of these operations.
• Provide support and guidance to country offices within the region in developing their communication plans and materials.
• Collaborate closely with other units within WFP, including the advocacy, fundraising, and partnerships teams, to ensure coordinated and integrated communication efforts.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the WFP Regional Bureau in Cairo (RBC) when necessary. Effectively communicate key messages and represent the organization's interests to external stakeholders, including the media, partners, and other relevant entities.
• Undertake, lead, or coordinate special communications and advocacy projects and missions in the region, such as video stories and short films, photography assignments. This may involve conceptualizing, leading, or coordinating projects such as producing compelling short films, and conducting photography assignments to effectively showcase WFP's work and engage the audience.
• Lead editorial and campaigns planning for the region, linking communications products and initiatives with key moments and advocacy opportunities. This includes identifying key moments and advocacy opportunities and aligning communications products, such as articles, publications, and social media campaigns, to maximize their impact and promote WFP's mission and activities in the region.
• Define and implement regional communications plans, implement the corporate communications strategy, in order to maintain and enhance the visibility for and reputation of WFP in the region, and support fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with WFP strategy.
• Plan and execute communications campaigns that favourably impact the views of the public, opinion leaders and donors in order to raise WFP’s profile and support fundraising activities.
• Ensure effective design and delivery of communications products that effectively convey the desired message to targeted audience(s).
• Lead capacity building of WFP staff on all aspects of external relations and communications, ensuring appropriate training is delivered to staff, and provide advice up the senior management level in order to ensure consistent, quality communications that deliver the desired impact.
• Consolidate and analyze media monitoring data, identifying trends and issues, presenting clear recommendations, and influencing management to improve effectiveness of communications strategies.
• Lead and manage a team of Communications Officers, develop work plans, set objectives, monitor performance, and ensure appropriate development to enable high performance.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Advanced University degree in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of postgraduate professional work experience in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications, or any other relevant field.
• Has gained experience in utilising specialist communications techniques to enhance functional outputs
• Has provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members within area of expertise

Languages:

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, French is desirable.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has gained experience in specialised communications practices and applies this to all activities
• Has managed small teams of staff with related areas of expertise in the delivery of innovative communications projects
• Has provided support in leading projects and input into function policies

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline to apply for this position is Sunday 10 December 2023 (11:59 PM Cairo Time).

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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.

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.