Communications Associate SC6 Roster/Talent Pool

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The Purpose Of This Vacancy Announcement Is To Build A Roster For Upcoming Temporary Opportunities.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, International Development, Political Science, Social Science or other relevant field.

Experience: Three years of professional experience in a relevant field of work, including but not limited to international development, editing, publishing or journalism.

Language: Fluency (Level C) in English and Arabic. Other languages are an asset.

JOB PURPOSE

To support communications and information management activities including the creation of content, products and services aimed at enhancing WFP’s visibility and reputation and creating a clear picture of operations for internal and external stakeholders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Draft, edit and disseminate internal information products including reports, meeting minutes and ad hoc briefings, and manage internal information sharing mechanisms and templates.
2. Support in the production of written materials including but not limited to situation reports, briefs, dashboards and case studies, to contribute to a better flow of information about WFP’s work to external stakeholders.
3. Produce and support the timely and effective delivery of video and photo content, and manage the storage and distribution of audio-visual materials in accordance with relevant policies.
4. Monitor traditional media, social media, and other data sources in order to prepare regular and ad hoc information products to enable informed decision-making.
5. Prepare content for use on social media and digital platforms to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
6. Assist in the procurement of visibility materials for activities and events, and serve as an information focal point to support publicity of WFP’s activities and events with colleagues, external partners and media.
7. Support the capacity-building of WFP staff and partners within communications and information management, and liaise and interact with WFP staff to support aligned activities and a coherent approach to communications within WFP through proofreading and editorial support.
8. Perform other duties as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills in English and Arabic.
• Experience in graphic design, photography and digital asset management (DAM) systems.
• Experience in social media monitoring and management.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task when faced with competing deadlines.
• A sound understanding of communication techniques and activities, and awareness of the socio-political context in which WFP operates.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
• Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Maps team’s activities and tasks to specific successes in beneficiary communities to showcase positive impact.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.
• Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
• Focus on getting results: Monitors team’s deliverables and provides feedback to ensure outcomes are delivered consistently and accurately.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.
• Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.
• Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfill the needs of internal and external partners.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Media and Influencer Relationship Management Demonstrates ability to respond to and/or escalate needs of media and influencers within own scope of responsibility to raise the profile of WFP, build relationships and further organisational aims. Media and Communication Expertise Collates accurate and timely information presented in required format (i.e. written or visual materials) as well as verbally, to enable information flows and informed decision making on communications issues. Specialised Knowledge in Communications Exhibits specalised technical knowledge of communications channels processes, tools and techniques. In immediate area of responsibility, provides support in developing written, visual, audio and multi-media content for communications materials and suggestions for improved communications processes. Sociopolitical Contextual Understanding Shows awareness of the multilateral/interagency environment and the dynamics in which WFP operates which informs approach to daily tasks. Communication Strategy and Planning Demonstrates sound understanding of WFP communications strategy and effectively implements tailored media and communications plans which support the delivery of the strategy.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This Roster is open for Libyan nationals only or individuals holding a valid work and residency permit for Libya
• Candidates will be selected through a competive process and placed in the Roster for future vacancies
• SERVICE CONTRACT TERMS
• The Service Contract is issued for 6 months initially (renewable)
• A competitive compensation package
• The monthly payment is complemented with a contribution towards social security/pension
• Medical Insurance provided for contractor and dependents (spouse and children)
• Attractive leave entitlements

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

Deadline to recieve application : 4 April 2021

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Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.