Digital Media Specialist, Service Contract-Level 8, based in Addis Ababa (1)

Communications & PR

Overview

Support the communication strategy and promote WFP's mission.

You have:

• A University degree in Communication, Marketing, Sales, or other relevant fields.
• At least three or more years of progressively responsible experience in communications and marketing or in relevant field.
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Amharic.
• Knowledge of the local / regional communications landscape.
• Experience in the humanitarian field.
• Experience with social media and online communication.

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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, physical or mental disability.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JOB TITLE: Digital Media Specialist

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract-Level 8

UNIT/DIVISION: Communications and reporting Unit

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

DURATION: one year with a possibility of extension.

REPORTING LINE: Head of Communications and Reports or the designate

VA CLOSING DATE: 09 February 2022 Extended: 16 February 2022

ABOUT WFP

Assisting 91.4 million people in around 83 countries each year, 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. On any given day, WFP has 5,000 trucks, 20 ships and 92 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.31. These numbers lie at the roots of WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that gets the job done quickly at scale in the most difficult environments. WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations.

WFP Ethiopia is working with the government and other humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job is based in Addis Ababa WFP Country Office. Job holders operate with minimal supervision, and are heavily involved in day–to-day activities, analytical work and provide advice on less complex issues.

JOB PURPOSE

To support the Communication Strategy, WFP Ethiopia seeks the support of a specialist to support building digital marketing and communications materials to communicate and promote its mission in the country among targeted audiences.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Communications, the Digital Media Specialist will perform the following tasks:

1) Define the appropriate communication and marketing strategy to support the application promotion, including:

• Critical communication channels
• Key messages
• Materials required
• Timeline of communication

2) Coordinate the production of high-quality communication materials to support the communication strategy. When appropriate, directly produce the materials

3) Drive and coordinate online (including social media) and other forms of communication on the application

4) Ensure successful production & distribution of required materials

5) Support the communications unit with marketing advice and implementation of WFP communication goals beyond the application

6) Any other task as required

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A University degree in Communication, Marketing, Sales, or other relevant fields.

Experience: At least three or more years of progressively responsible experience in communications and marketing or in relevant field.

Additional Competencies:

• Knowledge of the local / regional communications landscape
• Experience in the humanitarian field
• Experience with social media and online communication
• Ability to interact with managers with maturity and tact
• Mature judgment with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Amharic. Knowledge of other local languages is an added advantage.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has gained experience in utilising specialist communications techniques to enhance functional outputs
• Has provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members within area of expertise
• News and feature writing, photography and video production and production of innovative audio-visual packages using simple technologies.
• Analytical and research skills.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Media and Influencer Relationship Management Demonstrates ability to build and sustain effective collaborative relationships with key media contacts and influencers in area of expertise to raise the profile of WFP, build relationships and further organisational aims. Media and Communication Expertise Facilitates open verbal or written communication with media and influencers as required (i.e. through preparation of tailored written or visual materials presentations, and official documentation) to convey tailored messages. Engages in mutually informative discussion with media and influencers. Specialised Knowledge in Communications Uses sound theoretical knowledge of communications concepts to generate or facilitate the generation of effective communication materials across various media. Applies this to define work plans aligned to identified areas of WFP’s communications strategy. Sociopolitical Contextual Understanding Demonstrates deep understanding of the multilateral/interagency environment and the dynamics in which WFP operates which influences approach to working, policy development and decision making. Communication Strategy and Planning Applies advanced understanding of WFP communications strategy and best practice to effectively develop strategies to engage with media and other significant external stakeholders within area of responsibility. Oversees implementation, providing recommendations for improvement.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

09 February 2022 Extended: 16 February 2022

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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.

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