Overview
Implement the communications plan by supporting and delivering a range of communications activities, providing research and analysis, and prioritising effectively.
Tasks Summary
- Write and pitch stories about WFP's activities in Ukraine, staff stories, and opinion pieces/op-eds for publication on WFP's website, WFP's national and global social media channels or in national and international media.
- Respond to media interviews and information requests, and act as a national spokesperson as requested and required.
- Draft or translate news releases for local, national, or international audiences.
- Liaise with partners and relevant WFP units, to identify and evaluate communications opportunities, suggest ideas, confirm operational information, and contribute to the production and distribution of stories, video, and photo content that support the country's communications strategy.
- Archive, organize, and upload audiovisual content on the WFP multimedia hub for use by staff globally.
- Support or coordinate social media campaigns/ influencer campaigns.
- Monitor traditional and social media, and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies.
- Support and/or coordinate media coverage of events and WFP activities, under guidance from the Head of Communications and in coordination with field offices.
- Contribute to effective communication with affected communities and local authorities by developing or updating messages and answers to frequently asked questions to be distributed by WFP's partners, on WFP's platform or shared with local media, ensuring clarity & consistency.
- Support the production of multimedia content with editing, translation, and subtitles.
- Distribute and promote communications and branding guidelines for WFP staff to refer to when creating content and communications material or when communicating externally
- Support and/or organize practical trainings to help build the capacity of field-based staff to contribute to communications.
- Support donor relations, document donor contributions, and create content packages for donors when required
- Respond to internal queries and requests for communications support, using initiative and following standard WFP processes and guidelines (branding, visibility etc.)
- Track performance of communications activities and outputs or outcomes with analytics; report on communications activities to other units and senior management.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of three years relevant postgraduate professional experience in media, journalism, communications, public relations, digital marketing, editorial roles or similar fields.
Qualification Requirements
Advanced university degree in Communications, Media, Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations or other relevant disciplines or a First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training courses.
