Communications Associate G6

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  • Added Date: Wednesday, 08 October 2025
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS28 October 2025-23:59-GMT+04:00 Gulf Standard Time (Dubai)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.


ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the worldโ€™s 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).

    JOB TITLE: Communication Associate GS6 (UNHRD)
    JOB CONTRACT/GRADE: GS 6 Fixed-Term
    JOB LOCATION: Dubai Network Strategy cell
    REPORTING TO: Communication Officer P3 (Head of Communication UNHRD network)

    Organisational Context
    Global hunger has reached alarming levels in 2022, and WFP, the Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2020, remains dedicated and committed to address this global food crisis. The United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) is a network of strategically located hubs established to support humanitarian organizations and the broader international community in responding to emergencies and crises. UNHRD provides essential services such as storage, easy access to critical supplies, and technical assistance.

    Job Purpose
    The Communication Associate will support the UNHRD Network strategy cell, specifically the communications team, by focusing on content creation, graphic design, and providing support for communication activities, events, conferences, and press releases. Additionally, this role will aid in Information Management (IM) and reporting, ensuring that all communications are clear, impactful, and align with the organizationโ€™s objectives.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
    1. Perform specialized communications processes and activities, to support staff in the development, preparation, execution and dissemination of campaigns for target audiences.
    2. Conduct research, suggest ideas, and provide coordination support to ensure the timely and effective delivery of video/film, photographic and radio projects. Manage the storage and distribution of audio/visual materials in accordance with relevant policies.
    3. Serve as an information focal point, support and/or coordinate media coverage of events to optimize publicity of WFPโ€™s activities.
    4. Organize and execute special events, working closely with colleagues, external partners and media, to ensure events are effectively scheduled, publicized and attended.
    5. Monitor traditional and social media, and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies.
    6. Under guidance, prepare content for use on traditional and social media platforms and networks, and printed materials, to enhance coverage and support of WFPโ€™s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
    7. Distribute and promote communications guidelines for WFP staff to refer to when creating content.
    8. Manage updates and further develop internal records and databases, ensuring information is accurate, organized and available for others to access.
    9. Respond to specialized queries and requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries.
    10. Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in order to provide an aligned, coherent service, and to identify opportunities to collaborate/integrate processes and activities.
    11. Implement improvements to communications methods and practices, to contribute to a better flow of information about WFPโ€™s work to the media and stakeholders

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

    Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

    Experience: Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

    Knowledge and Skills:
    โ€ข Has demonstrated a sound understanding of WFP communication techniques and activities and awareness of the socio-political context in which WFP operates through day-to-day workโ€ข Has provided ad-hoc guidance to new staff members
    Language: Fluency in English and Arabic Language.

    Competitive UN Salary Scale: Benefit from a rewarding salary structure, providing financial stability.
    Generous Leave Entitlements:

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