Communications Consultant

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Job Title: Communications Consultant for COSMOS project

Type of Contract: Regular Consultancy level 2

Division: Communications, Advocacy and Marketing, CAM

Duty Station (City, Country): Either in HQ, Rome or remotely

Duration: 11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Communications Consultant will serve as the communications focal point for the Country Office Support Model Optimization and Simplification (COSMOS) project Secretariat, which sits under the Chief of Staff.

The consultant is responsible for planning, leading, coordinating and implementing internal communication campaigns ·of corporate priority to support the COSMOS initiative.

Functional support is currently provided by teams in cos supported by RSX and relevant HQ divisions.

The new model combines HQ and RSX teams in one management structure.

The new support model will be tested in RSC for three functions – Technology (TEC), Cash-Based Transfers (CST) and Supply Chain (SCO) divisions from March 2023.

The new GFT is a one management structure consolidating HQ and RB functional resources and providing operational and transactional support to Country Offices. The· outcomes of the pilot will inform decisions on the viability of the COSMOS model, its possible scale up or any other changes.

ACCOUNTABITLITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

COSMOS Communications Focal Point

• Coordinate and lead CAM engagement on COSMOS;
• Plan and implement COSMOS communications projects;
• Develop communication materials;
• Lead and execute relevant internal campaign efforts through the development of concepts and recommending appropriate corporate platforms;
• Develop relevant communications tools for specific audiences;
• Ensure WFP's workforce and relevant stakeholders have an increased understanding of the benefits and outcomes of the pilot
• Lead the communications and engagement for the global roll out of the COSMOS pilot project;
• If needed help address in a direct and transparent manner, uncertainties and concerns arising from misinformation or a lack of information among key stakeholders, especially participating COs.
• Uses sound knowledge of communications concepts to generate or facilitate the generation of effective communication materials across various media.
• Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same;
• Other related duties as required.

DELIVERABLES:

• Successful implementation of communications to support the corporate COSMOS initiative;
• Successful implementation of engagement and communications initiatives to support the change management required to roll out COSMOS;
• Successful delivery of written content;
• Successful support of internal campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education****: A Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, International Relations, or other relevant field.

Experience: At least five years of relevant post-graduate professional experience with communications.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Ability to work with teams and help coordinate;
• Creative and strong visual skills;
• Knowledge of Power Point and MS Office;
• Experience in creating Social Media content;
• Understanding of change communications principles and knowledge of best practices and techniques;
• Strong communication skills with ability to persuade, influence, negotiate with diverse stakeholders;
• Ability to work well independently and within a matrix team structure;
• Proactive and highly organized, with strong time management and planning skills;

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

  Languages: Excellent knowledge of English (level C) is 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: 16th April 2023

Ref.: VA No. 720437

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.