Creative Communications & Social Media - Jr. Consultant
Support communications and social media efforts creatively
Overview
Support communications and social media efforts creatively
You have:
- Bachelor or master’s in marketing, communications, graphic design, economics, or other social media related field
- At least 1-year relevant experience
- Extensive professional experience with Adobe suite and animation software
- Familiarity in working with social media platforms
- Experience in social media marketing and/or PR with a proven ability to meet or exceed KPI targets
- Written, spoken, and oral comprehension in English is essential
- Intermediate (or better) knowledge of another WFP official language is a strong asset
- Proven ability to manage time and priorities effectively
- Great communication skills and ability to work close with other people
- Keenness to details, analytical skills with an ability to shift to a big picture thinking when needed
JOB TITLE:
Creative Communications & Social Media
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
Junior Consultancy
UNIT/DIVISION:
MSD
DUTY STATION (City, Country):
Rome, ITALY
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.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Management Services Division is responsible for global Asset and Facility Management. Fleet, Environmental Sustainability and Occupational Safety and Health and much more!
We are seeking a Junior Consultant to support the communication efforts of the global function and contribute to the development of creative communications as well as the social media stream of work. This includes animation development (VYOND or like software), graphic design and proposing social media strategy (i.e. writing, editing, and posting content across platforms and managing the editorial calendar).
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reporting to MSD head of communications on the below areas:
- Support with the development and implementation of MSD communication strategy and thematic communication campaigns.
- Ensure cohesive visual language and identity for all critical MSD communication materials and assets
- Lead the graphic conceptualization and development of impactful and communicative multimedia assets (videos, infographics, publications & presentations)
- Ensuring divisional alignment with corporate branding guidelines
- Support the development, in collaboration with corporate social media team, of a MSD social media strategy and plan
- Responsive to divisional needs and aligned with corporate standards and strategies.
- Collaborating with MSD teams for content development.
- Provide recommendation on social media strategy in line with WFP’s Management Services Division, matching the intended tone and voice, setting goals to increase awareness and engagement
- Support with the development of a “How to communicate” toolkit and package for global roll-out
- Other activities upon request
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Bachelor or master’s in marketing, communications, graphic design, economics, or other social media related field
Experience:
At least 1-year relevant experience
- Extensive professional experience with Adobe suite and animation software.
- Data analysis skills and statistical prowess to draw actionable insights
- Familiarity in working with social media platforms and an understanding of what behavior drives different social media channels
- Experience in social media marketing and/or PR with a proven ability to meet or exceed KPI targets
- Day-to-day Social Media activity such as customer engagement, following important current events, etc.
Knowledge & Skills:
Proven ability to manage time and priorities effectively
- Familiarity of the use of a range of Adobe suite, graphic design programmes, animation software and social media platforms, particularly in relation to advertising/branding, the mechanics that drives distribution of content
- Great communication skills and ability to work close with other people, both internally and externally
- Creative skills for contributing new and innovative ideas
- Keenness to details, analytical skills with an ability to shift to a big picture thinking when needed
Languages:
Written, spoken, and oral comprehension in English is essential.
- Intermediate (or better) knowledge of another WFP official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, or WFP’s working language, Portuguese) is a strong asset
CLOSING DATE 29 NOVEMBER 2020- - - - - -
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a campaign you've developed for social media? | This assesses your experience and creativity in developing social media content. | Detail the campaign, your role, and its outcomes. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple social media channels? | This evaluates your organizational and time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you used analytics to improve social media engagement. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you consider when creating content for different platforms? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure alignment with branding guidelines in your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |