Communications Consultant (EU Donor Visibility Campaign)
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30 September 2026-23:59-GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul)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.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
- We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
Background
Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Escalating food insecurity, widespread malnutrition, economic hardship, climate shocks and an increase in forced returnees from Pakistan and Iran continue to leave millions of families unable to meet their basic needs. Women and children are disproportionately affected.
Through its humanitarian funding, the European Union (EU) supports WFP in delivering life‑saving assistance to the most vulnerable communities. The EU and WFP are now embarking on a joint visibility campaign that aims to bring the realities of the crisis closer to European audiences while demonstrating the tangible impact of EU‑funded humanitarian action.
The campaign will centre on a public exhibition in two European capitals, supported by a geo‑targeted digital campaign designed to extend reach and increase attendance.
Purpose of the Assignment
The Consultant will serve as Project Lead for the EU–WFP Visibly Campaign for Afghanistan, coordinating all aspects of campaign development, production, installation, launch and digital amplification. They will act as the central liaison between WFP Brussels, WFP Afghanistan, the creative agency, photographer, EU/ECHO counterparts, and local authorities in host cities.
The Consultant ensures the campaign is delivered on time, on budget, in line with WFP and EU visibility guidelines, and with high creative and operational quality.
Key Responsibilities
A. Project Management & Coordination
Campaign planning and development of a detailed workplan, timeline and budget.
Coordinate all stakeholders: WFP Brussels, WFP Afghanistan, EU/ECHO, creative agency, photographer, local partners and city authorities.
Lead weekly coordination meetings and ensure smooth information flow across teams.
Manage procurement processes related to the creative agency and production vendors.
Ensure compliance with WFP visibility, branding and safeguarding standards.
B. Creative & Content Development
Support the agency in developing the creative concept, narrative framework, visitor journey and exhibition experience.
Coordinate story selection with WFP Afghanistan, ensuring ethical storytelling and informed consent.
Oversee field content collection (photography, interviews, video) and ensure alignment with campaign objectives.
Review and validate all creative outputs: exhibition panels, photo stories, interactive elements, branding, digital assets.
C. Exhibition Production & Installation
Coordinate venue identification, permits and approvals in two EU capitals.
Oversee production of all exhibition materials (printing, fabrication, transport).
Manage installation logistics, including build, layout, security, accessibility and maintenance.
Ensure all exhibition elements meet WFP/EU branding requirements.
D. Launch & Public Engagement
Plan and coordinate launch events in both cities, including media engagement, stakeholder attendance and content capture.
Prepare briefing notes, talking points and event scripts for WFP and EU representatives.
Support on‑site coordination during installation and launch days.
E. Digital Campaign Coordination
Work with the agency to develop the geo‑targeted digital campaign across Meta platforms.
Validate digital assets, messaging and paid formats.
Ensure delivery of raw high‑resolution assets for EU/ECHO use.
Monitor campaign performance and support reporting.
F. Reporting & Documentation
Produce regular progress updates for WFP and EU/ECHO.
Draft final campaign report including reach, engagement, lessons learned and recommendations.
Ensure proper archiving of all creative and operational
materials.
Deliverables
Detailed campaign workplan and timeline.
Coordination of creative agency onboarding and photographer deployment.
Approved creative concept, narrative framework and exhibition design.
Complete set of exhibition materials ready for production.
Successful installation and launch of exhibitions in two EU capitals.
Geo‑targeted digital campaign delivered with performance metrics.
Final campaign report.
Competencies
Strong organisational and coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.
Creative judgement and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and diplomacy.
Ability to work in multicultural teams.
Problem‑solving and operational adaptability.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Advanced university degree in Communications, International Relations, Humanitarian Studies, or related field.
Ability to travel within the EU (No VISA Restriction)
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in campaign management, exhibition production, creative coordination, or humanitarian communication for the UN.
Demonstrated prior experience managing large-scale donor visibility campaigns, including the planning and delivery of on-the-ground exhibitions and related visibility activities.
Qualifications & Experience Desired
Proven experience managing multi‑stakeholder projects with external agencies.
Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and ethical storytelling.
Experience working with EU institutions or ECHO is an asset.
Excellent project management, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Timeline of th Assignment
Preparatory phase: Nov 2026 (3 days a week)
Content development: Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 (3 days a week)
Production & installation: Feb–March 2027 (4 days a week)
Launch & digital campaign: April 2027 (4 days a week)
Reporting: May 2027 : (2 days a week)
Duration: 7 Months
Duty Station: Remote + travel to two EU capitals (TBD)
Type of Contract: WFP WAE Consultancy Level 1
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- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
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.
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