Communications Assistant

WFP

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, or related field is desirable.

Five years or more experience in the field of Communications. Experience working in the media, or for the UN or an NGO highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Media and communication expertise : Collates accurate and timely information presented in required format (i.e. written or visual materials) as well as verbally, to enable information flows and informed decision making on communications issues.
• Media and influencer relationship management: Demonstrates ability to respond to and/or escalate needs of media and influencers within own scope of responsibility to raise the profile of WFP, build relationships and further organizational aims.
• Specialized knowledge in communications: Uses sound theoretical and practical knowledge of communications concepts and tools to generate or facilitate the production of effective communication materials across various media including social media.
• Communication strategy and planning: Demonstrates sound understanding of WFP communications strategy and effectively implements tailored media and communications plans which support the delivery of the strategy.
• Socio-political context: Demonstrates deep understanding of the multilateral/interagency environment and the dynamics in which WFP operates which influence approach to working, policy development and decision making.

Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic languages.