Communications Officer
Manage communications work to enhance WFP visibility and reputation
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Overview
Manage communications work to enhance WFP visibility and reputation
You have:
- Master's Degree in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field.
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in mass communication, public information, digital media, or related fields.
- At least 3 years of experience in mass communication related fields.
- Experience in design and implementing communications strategies or workplans.
- Fluency (level C) in English for written and oral communications.
- Fluency (level C) in Bahasa Indonesia for written and oral communications.
- Basic understanding of the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Experience working within the United Nations or familiarity with the UN structure and mechanisms.
- Basic understanding of food security and nutrition concepts, and experience in policy level advocacy.
WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.
Job Title: Communications Officer
Grade: SC-8
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: Initially 6 months with possibility of extension
Duty Station: Jakarta, Indonesia
Vacancy Number - Job Requisition #168001
Date of Publication: 28 June 2022
Deadline of Application: 15 July 2022
This vacancy announcement is for Nationals from Indonesia.
JOB PURPOSE
Background and Purpose of the Assignment:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Indonesia provides policy engagement and technical assistance to Government and other partners in development priorities linked to food security and nutrition. WFP’s Country Strategic Plan 2021-2025 through the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2021-2025 is aligned with the national medium-term development agenda and supports the country in its endeavours to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 2 and SDG 17 with an overall focus on Leaving No One Behind. Priority areas are (1) food security and nutrition analysis, (2) supporting the country in being disaster-ready and communities in preparing for natural hazards and adapting to climate change, and (3) improving the nutritional status of the population through healthy diets.
Reporting directly to the WFP Representative/Country Director and with functional support from the WFP Regional Communications Officer, the Communications Officer will have the following responsibilities:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Implement country specific communications workplans designed to maintain and enhance visibility and reputation of WFP; • Produce quality communications products, ie, video, photo, text stories, press releases, etc., and disseminate them through appropriate communication channels, ie., www.wfp.org, social media, and media outlets; • Manage media relations and deepen media engagement to raise WFP brand awareness and draw attention to issues WFP cares about; • Manage office social media account, developing content, providing day-to-day maintenance, and identifying and working with influencers to enhance WFP’s social media reach; • Monitor and analyse traditional and social media to keep programme staff and Country Director abreast with key media developments; • Monitor and manage media/public queries and reputational risk incidents by working closely with Regional Communication Officer; • Support internal communications ensuring notable development/highlights are shared with the Regional Bureau and Headquarters on a regular basis; • Work with other United Nations agencies to ensure cohesion and effectiveness of the UN family’s communications work; • Support partnerships, including assisting in the development and quality assurance of funding proposals, donor visibility, and supporting partnership-building key stakeholders; • Provide communications support to other units in writing, editing, graphic design, etc.; • Generate donor specific visibility content including text, photos, videos and graphics in support of fundraising; • Prepare talking points and draft speeches for the WFP Representative’s participation in launches, discussion panels and media engagement; • Support the drafting of the monthly WFP Indonesia Country Brief by working closely with subject-matter colleagues; • Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Country Report as part of the WFP annual reporting exercise; • Perform other tasks as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field.
Required Experience and Knowledge for Entry into the Role:
- At least 5 (five) years of progressively responsible experience of which at least 3 (three) years in the field of mass communication, public information, print and digital media, donor relations or other related field;
- Experience in design and implementing communications strategies or workplans including social media;
- Basic understanding of the 2030 Agenda with its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
- Experience working within the United Nations or familiarity with the United Nations structure and mechanisms;
- Basic understanding of concepts of food security and nutrition, and policy level advocacy experience are an asset.
LANGUAGE
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and Bahasa Indonesia for written and oral communications.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us at [email protected] and/or [email protected] to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you effectively managed a communications project? | This question evaluates your project management skills within communications. | Provide a specific example, highlighting your role and the impact of the project. |
| How do you approach creating content for different media channels? | The interviewer wants to understand your versatility in content creation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in managing media relations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep abreast of media trends and local issues that might affect your communications strategy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful campaign you developed that raised awareness about an issue? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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