DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS7 April 2025-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Conakry)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
Position Title :
Communication Associate
Duty station : Conakry
Number of post : 1
Type of contract: Service Contract
Grade: SC-L6
Duration : 6 months (with possibility of extension in case of budget availability and good performance)
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization in saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, improving nutrition situation of vulnerable people, and working with smallholder farmers and communities to increase livelihoods and build resilience. WFP operates its programmes in 92 countries with 6 regional offices and 88 country offices globally.
WFP Guinea Country Office is one of the 88 country offices. WFP has been present in Guinea since 1964 providing nutritious and immediate food assistance to affected populations during and in the aftermath of crises. WFP Guinea Country Office works in partnership with the Government to improve childrenโs school attendance and performance, enhance nutrition among the population, increase peopleโs livelihoods, build sustainable food systems and communitiesโ resilience to shocks whilst improving their access to profitable and stable agricultural markets.
The Partnerships and Communication Unit under the Country Office works to position WFP with public, private and external partners to attract policy support, resources, technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance the work of WFP in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger).
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide specialised communications services that support the creation of content and services aimed at maintaining and enhancing WFPโs visibility and reputation and supporting fundraising activities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Partnership & Communication Officer, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:
- Support the development and implementation of communication strategies in order to maintain and enhance WFPโs visibility and reputation in Guinea, in accordance to corporate guidelines, standards and procedures.
- Coordinate the implementation of country communication plans against defined performance indicators, ensuring consistent positioning to achieve WFPโs mission.
- Conduct research, suggest ideas, and provide coordination support to ensure the timely and effective design and delivery of audience-specific communication products. Manage the storage and distribution of audio/visual materials to ensure these are organized and easy to access.
- Support pro-active media engagement and monitoring, analysing trends and identifying opportunities. Serve as main focal point for media relations.
- Manage social media channels by planning, developing and disseminating content, in coordination with relevant colleagues.
- Support donor visibility by coordinating specific content development including text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of platforms.
- Respond to communication-specific queries and requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries.
- Coordinate the development, preparation, execution and evaluation of communication and advocacy campaigns.
- Support internal communication to secure employeesโ engagement to achieving WFPโs mission.
- Provide advice, guidelines and support to employees on WFPโs branding;
- Support capacity building of WFP staff on communication and advocacy including by providing timely and appropriate training.
- Support Partnerships and other teams on external engagement as required. Organise and execute special events, working closely with colleagues, external partners and media, to ensure events are effectively scheduled, publicised and attended.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- Has 6 years of experience, at least 4 of which must be in the field of Communication
- Has experience in guiding and supervising junior staff
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Advanced university degree in journalism, international relations, public relations, communication or a post-secondary certificate in the related functional area, with at least 2 yearsโ experience in the field of Communication.
Functional capabilities:
- Excellent skills in photography, graphic design, video editing.
- Demonstrated expertise and professional experience in communication (including media relations, social media management and audiovisual content production).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to persuade, influence and adapt to different audiences and situations.
- Ability to analyse large amounts of diverse information, identify trends and provide solutions. Strong conceptual thinking.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and results-driven.
- Strong time management skills, including the ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements and problems and juggle with competing priorities successfully against tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated capacity to assume responsibility and take initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis.
- Sound understanding of Guineaโs sociopolitical context.
Language:
Fluency in oral and written French and English, in addition to local languages.
Deadline for application: 7 April 2025
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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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.
- Advanced university degree in journalism, international relations, public relations, communication or a post-secondary certificate in the related functional area, with at least 2 yearsโ experience in the field of Communication.
- Support the development and implementation of communication strategies in order to maintain and enhance WFPโs visibility and reputation in Guinea, in accordance to corporate guidelines, standards and procedures.