Graphic - Social Media Designer- SSA4

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WFP is the Largest Humanitarian Organization in the World and 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Winner!

The United Nations World Food Programme in Turkey is looking for a Graphic / Social Media Designer– SSA4, based in Ankara, Turkey.

If you have Bachelor’s degree in communication, media, journalism, public relations, communication design, graphic design, etc. relevant departments of universities and 2-5 years of relevant work experience and you believe in your English and Turkish language skills,

apply at the latest by 05 September 2022.

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 world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communication, media, journalism, public relations, communication design, graphic design, etc. revelant departments of universities and 2-5 years of relevant work experience.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Turkish language is required.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs) and report to a Communications Officer or the designate. Due to technological advancements the pace of the change in communication industry is very fast. As a support unit, communications unit’s role is also gaining traction. Social media is also playing a very critical role to reach out stakeholders of WFP and call to action.

JOB PURPOSE

To create content for WFP Turkiye social media accounts (Twitter and Instagram), managing the accounts in line with the WFP corporate guidelines and respond to the needs of WFP activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Interested in self-development in the field of humanitarian aid communication and being able to take an active role in content production of the UN World Food Program Turkiye's social media accounts,
2. Under clear guidance, create engaging digital/print content, including graphics, brochure, publications, gifs, posts, stories, etc. and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages and standards.
3. Support the team to prepare short write up/communication for dissemination
4. Prepare PowerPoint presentations, visual representations, infographics as required
5. Creating and maintaining an editorial calendar, including special days, such as UN days, national and international official days.
6. When necessary, coordinate communication with relevant third parties.
7. Monitor and prepare social media report with relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of the accounts.
8. Liaise with WFP staff and the social media in a timely manner, to support aligned activities and an effective approach to communications within WFP.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
• Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
• Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
• Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
• Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name

Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level

Social media management

Understand the dynamics of social media and demonstrates ability to respond to and/or escalate needs of social media and influencers within own scope of responsibility to raise the profile of WFP

Graphic design experience

Create posters, flyers presented in required format (i.e. written or visual materials) and respond to team needs accurately

Specialised Knowledge in technical issues

Exhibits specialised technical knowledge of communications channels processes, tools and techniques. In immediate area of responsibility, provides developing written, visual, audio and multi-media content for communications channels and make suggestions for improved communications processes.

Sociopolitical Contextual Understanding

Shows awareness of the multilateral/interagency environment and the dynamics in which WFP operates which informs approach to daily tasks.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to generate design collaterals with quick turnaround time
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premier, Final Cut and/or other tools used for graphic design.
• Good skills in video editing, basic knowledge of motion graphic design is a plus.
• Basic understanding of current affairs and interest in development challenges · Experience in writing blogs, features, articles would be an asset.
• Keen attention to detail
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise
• Is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
• Fluency in English

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has demonstrated an ability to perform social media content creation and activities in line with WFPs operating standards through day-to-day work
• Experience in social media content creation
• Good team player and ability to adapt to change in work environment. Strong sense of collaborative work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Remuneration: A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

Medical Insurance: Private comprehensive medical insurance plan for staff members and dependents (spouse, child or children)

Duration of the contract: 6 months (renewable)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline: No later than 05 September 2022. Nationality and Residency: The applicant should be either a Turkish national or have a valid Turkish residence at the time of application.

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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.