DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS16 October 2025-23:59-GMT+04:00 Armenia Standard Time (Yerevan)
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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).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The National Zero Hunger Strategic Review (NSR) recommendation has stimulated the necessary partnerships to achieve SDG 2, fostering coordination among the Government of Armenia, donor community, beneficiaries, United Nations agencies, civil society, private sector, and the Diaspora. WFP Armenia will pursue strategic partnerships, communication and external advocacy efforts with national and international stakeholders aiming to achieve full implementation of its five-years Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for 2026-2030.
Recognizing the important role that social media platform, and individuals within them, play in sharing information across the globe, and based on WFPโs efforts to raise visibility on the organization, WFP Armenia is to strengthen its social media presence. WFP Armenia will seek to raise awareness around all its programmatic portfolios, including transformative and Yerevan school feeding.
The WFP Armenia office will aim to apply communication strategies that encourage followers to engage with WFP and create a sense of community that calls for individuals to join WFP in its fight against food insecurity and malnutrition globally and in Armenia. Through the daily management and production of communication activities, the Communications Associate and team will produce appeals, visual content, and success stories and engage in one-to-one communication with users. WFP uses a wide range of social media platforms and engagement strategies. The team is looking for creative, collaborative, outside-the-box thinkers, to work with the WFP team.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the overall strategic guidance of the Country Director and the direct supervision of the Partnerships Officer (Head of Partnerships & Communications Unit), the Communications Associate will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Perform specialised 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. Support and/or coordinate media coverage of events to optimise publicity of WFPโs activities.
4. Organise and execute special events, working closely with colleagues, external partners and media, to ensure events are effectively scheduled, publicised 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 WFPโs activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages in English and Armenian, and possibly in a third language to target international audiences.
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, organised and available for others to access.
9. Respond to specialised 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 WFPโs work to the media and stakeholders.
12. Creation and sharing of communication materials, including, but not limited to pictures, videos, stories and digital infographics on and for WFP Armenia activities with the support of Head of Partnerships and Communications Unit.
13. Identify engaging content which audience might be interested in and organize interviews with different target groups to develop stories and share with external stakeholders and partners.
14. Support updating the WFP global website, as well as feeding with news and publications issued by the country office.
15. Liaise with graphic designers and printing houses to develop and produce materials.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
- Social media platforms are being managed daily through the creation of content that increases the visibility of WFP Armenia and donors nationally and internationally ;
- Key groups of users, influencers and individuals have been identified and fed with content for the launching of diverse campaigns using social media;
- WFP activities and results, have increased visibility internally in WFP and externally with national and international stakeholders using social media channels;
- Communication content from the field, including photos, videos, and stories are created regularly for reporting and communication purpose
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Completion of secondary school education. University degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communication, Digital Graphic Design or other relevant field is desired.
Experience:
Has at least 6 years of experience in producing communication activities, managing communication platforms, creating digital content and reaching out to a wide range of different stakeholders nationally and internationally;
Has experience in producing tailored products, managing and using social media platforms for communication activities;
Has experinece in designining thematic infopgraphics using professional digital design tools and platforms.
Is knowledgeable on how to create and use relevant tools and softwares to edit photos, videos and produce stories.
Background experience in corresponding and journalism is an advantage.
Knowledge & Skills:
Strong written and oral communication skills in Armenian and English adapted to communication content;
Advanced knowledge of social media and tools to produce infographics, photos and video-editing;Creative problem-solver overcoming challenges with an eye for doing great design;
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues from different units to content on operational/programatic activities, as well as to build successful long-lasting relationships with donors;
Self-motivated and enthusiastic type of personality comfortable working in a dynamic and collaborative team environment;
Excellent time management skills, including ability to deliver multiple tasks and respond rapidly to emerging and new events;
Excellence in all MS Office Applications, CANVA, graphic design, photos and video editing software (Adobe creative cloud).
Languages:
Fluency (level C) in English and Armenian languages; Intermediate knowledge (level B) of Russian or French language is highly desirable.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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.