WFP recruits 01 Communications Officer
World Food Programme
Addis Ababa, Ethiopie
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Opportunités de carrière : Communications Officer, Fixed Term-NOB, based in Addis Ababa (1) (156363)
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TERMS AND CONDITIONSJOB TITLE : Communications Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT : Fixed Term-NOB
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
ABOUT WFPAssisting 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 CONTEXTThis 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.
BACKGROUND AND JOB PURPOSEBackground:
The Communications and reporting team at WFP Ethiopia is a core function to bring internal and external advocacy on Zero Hunger. The team focuses on targeting audiences both internally across WFP and externally across the media, Government, donor community, humanitarian sector, beneficiaries of food assistance and the Ethiopian population.
In 2022, as the Ethiopia Country Office continues to raise awareness of the plight of vulnerable, food insecure, WFP Uganda’s communications must be ready to respond and engage audiences internally and externally. Through its external relations, the WFP communications team seeks to put Zero Hunger on the public agenda and to strengthen public and private support for WFP Uganda’s work.
Job Purpose:
To implement the communications plan by supporting and delivering a range of communications activities, providing research and analysis, and prioritising effectively.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)To participate in developing and evaluating strategies, and implementing work plans for communicating internally, externally and for development to enable WFP deliver on the Country Strategic Plan.
Develop campaigns and communications activities that will raise awareness, improve understanding, forge partnerships and generate support for the CSP and WFP brand in generalSupport media relations and outreach by preparing talking points and responses; arranging media events, conferences, trips; updating media lists; maintaining contact with key journalists; arranging media interviews and advising staff on media awareness.Communicate through coalitions and partnerships including with Government, UNCG and NGOs including on special days.Produce and update briefing materials on the situation in Uganda and WFP responsesUndertake field missions to gather stories – particularly on the changing lives agenda and work undertaken by the CO.Produce multi-media content for social media, web, internal/UN publications, and archives, and including features, photos, videos.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS7. Draft and pitch editorialised material to mainstream media.
8. Produce publications and update programme fact sheets.
9. Undertake activities and produce material to enhance donor visibility, and provide other support for resource mobilization
10. Monitor and analyse mentions of WFP in the press and relevant political and social trends.
11. Keep abreast with the latest local and national international happenings, politics, funding and humanitarian issues
12. Manage uptake and adherence to develop visibility materials for the field response
13. Implement training and other capacity building activities for government and local media
14. Support the implementation of C4D initiatives including communication with beneficiaries and behaviour-change activities.
15. Work with programme and field colleagues to introduce communications approaches for behaviour change in our key activities.
16. Work with partners and field staff to roll out new communications channels to WFP’s beneficiaries.
17. Perform Other duties as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation : Advanced University degree in Journalism, International Relations, Communications or another relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience : At least three or more years of postgraduate professional work experience in Journalism, International Relations, Communications, or related field OR a university degree with additional years of experience in relevant field.
Experience in strategic communications and in utilizing specialist communication techniques and tools and producing specialized multi-media packages.Knowledge of WFP communications channels, tools and practices.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 ROLEHas gained experience in utilising specialist communications techniques to enhance functional outputsHas provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members within area of expertiseNews and feature writing, photography and video production and production of innovative audio-visual packages using simple technologies.Analytical and research skills.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIESPurpose 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 CAPABILITIESCapability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency levelMedia 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 APPLICATIONS09 February 2022
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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