Communications Officer-NOA 1

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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 winner of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. We are 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. In Lao PDR, WFP supports the government in providing school lunches for primary students, counters malnutrition with targeted food support to the most vulnerable, and helps communities build resilient lives with sustainable livelihood options.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking qualified candidate to fill the Communications Officer post This position will support the Country Office communication and partnership work.

All applications will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will undertake an written assessment and interview process. The deadline of application is 28 February 2022.

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE? Selected candidates may be asked to serve the WFP as soon as possible. Please visit our corporate recruitment website to get a taste of life as WFP worker: https://www.wfp.org/careers

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The successful candidate will implement the WFP Laos communication work plan designed to maintain and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP to Lao audiences and local stakeholders. He/she will work under the direct supervision of the Partnerships and Communications Coordinator and will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Translate already developed content (press releases, articles, social media posts etc.) from English into Lao language.
• Maintain and manage a network of WFP field staff who are supplying visibility content upon request.
• Maintain a contact list of journalists and media outlets, prepare press releases and support the flow of news/ information about WFP’s work to the media, in order to support regular and appropriate communications.
• Develop social media content, including photos, slideshows, videos and post texts and utilize platforms, networks and partners to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities in Lao PDR.
• Use social media benchmarking to track results of communications campaigns and grow audiences.
• Design materials for use with WFP beneficiaries in line with methodologies of Social Behaviour Change Communications and community mobilization.

Key Accountabilities (Cont.)

• Support WFP handovers and events, and lead WFP participation in dedicated events (e.g. World Food Day, UN Day etc.).
• Liaise with suppliers, WFP procurement, finance and admin units in support of producing value-for-money, quick-delivery printed products, services and merchandise.
• Manage WFP Laos’ merchandise stock.
• Monitor social media conversations and public discussions, and alert the supervisor to reputational risks.
• Design and deliver trainings for staff in cooperation with programme teams, particularly on questions around community mobilization, social media ethics, accountability to beneficiaries and gender-based violence.
• Occasionally, depending on availability, support internal communications efforts via the WFP Laos Staff Association (designs and event delivery).

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications, English, Marketing or other relevant field

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Lao

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Experience:

• Overall 6 years of experience with at least 2 years experience as a communications, advocacy or marketing specialist, journalist or spokesperson or experience in working with social media.
• Experience in working in the development sector, with multilateral organizations, particularly the United Nations constitutes an asset.

Skills:

• Photography and videography, including film editing skills
• Desktop publishing skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
• Strong design eye with ability for colour matching, framing and proportion, as well as attention to detail and artistic inclination
• Excellent people skills, a motivated self-starter with strong ability to judge
• Strong time management and analytic planning ability

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (NOA)

Contract duration: One year renewal

Duty Station: Vientiane

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Opening date: 15 February 2022

Closing date: 28 February 2022

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries 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.