Communications Associate - SSA L6

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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).

Assignment Duration:

6 months subject to extension based on Satisfactory performance Fund availability & Business need.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide nutritionrelated research and specialized communications services that support the creation of nutrition content and services aimed at maintaining and enhancing WFPs nutrition communication efforts and visibility including support to social behavioral change communication and awareness raising activities and campaigns.

The incumbent will be reporting to the Head of Communications and will be working closely with the Nutrition unit to support the preparation for and implementation of national nutrition communication activities under national initiatives such as Bedaya 1000 million health Geel bokra and others. The work will entail coordination with partners and counterparts to ensure WFPs role is well implemented.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not allinclusive)

• Gather and synthesize technical nutrition information and data on nutrition topics and initiatives transforming them into engaging easytounderstand content suitable for social and mass media infographics newsletters and other publicfacing communication platforms.
• Develop update and maintain a library of nutrition messages in close coordination with the Head of Nutrition. These messages will serve as a basis for digital content advocacy materials and collaboration tools ensuring alignment with WFPs strategic priorities and evidencebased nutrition practices.
• Act as the focal point for nutrition awareness communication activities and campaigns. Lead on the conceptualization planning and rollout of both digital and onground campaigns including coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders development of campaign materials timelines and reporting in alignment with donor commitments and joint plans with different partners.
• Represent the Communications Unit in meetings related to joint nutrition initiatives with other UN agencies government bodies NGOs and other partners. Contribute communication inputs ensure followup on actions and align messaging across organizations.
• Serve as the communications focal point for nutritionrelated events and activities including highlevel launches community outreach activities and schoolbased and other nutrition related interventions. Lead all aspects of event logistics branding material development visibility and coordination with relevant teams and vendors.
• Manage coordination with suppliers and service providers for the production of nutritionrelated communication materials (e.g. banners brochures giveaways). Ensure timely delivery quality control and alignment with WFP branding guidelines. Ensure all admin related process are in place in alignment with WFPs rules and regulations.
• Lead the development of creative concepts and communication plans for WFPs participation in global and national nutritionrelated observances (e.g. World Breastfeeding Week World Food Day). This includes proposing activities content and storytelling opportunities that elevate WFPs work and impact.
• Support in tracking the reach and impact of nutrition communication activities. Compile insights feedback and lessons learned to inform future strategies and reporting requirements.
• Work with the head of nutrition to design and follow up on monitoring and evaluation of communication related activities and compile activity reports with analysis of findings and results. Provide regular monthly and quarterly reports on the nutrition communication activities including analysis and recommendations.

Education:

Bachelors or equivalent degree in Business Administration International Relations

Marketing Business Studies Communications Public relations

Media journalism or any relevant field of study in the related functional area.

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in the English and Arabic languages

Experience:

At least 6 years of experience in marketing Communication Digital Media or related fields. Experience in Nutrition Communications is an asset.

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