Communications Officer
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
4 September 2025-23:59-GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome)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 worlds 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 WFPs 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).
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. WFPs
mission is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.
WFP and its partners believe that no-one should go to bed hungry and that individual and collective wellbeing can only be achieved if all children women and men get the nutritious food they need to lead healthy dignified lives. Each year WFP works globally as an emergency responder one that is often the first on the scene in the most difficult environments. WFP also works with partners to strengthen the resilience of communities most vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition through long-term development programmes aimed at boosting food security local economies education employment and gender equality.
To contribute to a world with Zero Hunger WFP is investing in and growing private sector fundraising and partnerships to reach more people. The Private Partnerships Division (PSP) is responsible for engaging the private sector (corporations individuals foundations) through high-impact partnerships in support of WFPs strategic priorities and through individual giving to build and retain support from the general public worldwide. Partnerships are both fundraising and technical in nature with some bringing purely financial resources to the organization whereas other bringing in-kind support in the form of expertise and assets. PSP strives to mobilize funding technical assistance innovative solutions visibility and awareness to help WFP fulfill its mission and operations. PSP also provides guidance to WFP Regional Bureaus (RBs) Country Offices (COs) and HQ Technical Units on partnership development best practices as well as compliance with rules and regulations for engaging with the private sector. Joining PSP is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to co-develop and implement our new private partnerships and fundraising strategy.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Under the direct supervision of the Private Sector Communications Lead the Consultant will support the Private Partnerships (PSP) division managing marketing-communication activities related to corporate partners. The Consultant will also work closely with WFPs communications team and others to coordinate internal communications for and about the division.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage internal and external communications activities and develop strategic partnership plans that position PPF as a leader in private sector partnerships that drive value for WFP Act as primary focal point within the PSP Communications team for a number of key partnership accounts Review fact check and give recommendations on the clearance of partnership assets including blog posts newsletters cause-related marketing campaigns social media posts annual reports website copy and photos for a variety of private partners representing different industries; Liaise with partners and partnership managers to ensure communications activities and plans promote an accurate image of the organization and its partnerships;
Work directly and indirectly with partners to help build internal and external communications assets managing photo distribution and usage providing approved messaging and gathering necessary clearances;
Coordinate with partners and WFP Country and Regional Offices to organize support for the efficient gathering of video and photo content to accurately communicate WFP operations supported by partners; Provide guidance and support to WFP Regional Bureaus by working closely as focal point for Global Partnerships lab team to effectively engage regional and local private sector partners in communications activities; Coordinate with PSP team members in preparing and editing guidance materials briefing notes background
documents media talking points and Q&A documents about WFPs work with the private sector;
Collaborate with the WFP Communications and Media (COM) division to highlight WFPs work with private sector partners developing engaging social media and digital content; Engage with COM to assess the risk of engaging in certain partnerships and activities and monitor WFPs coverage and sentiment in online spaces and media developing mitigating measures and messages to reduce impact on WFPs brand.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT
- Partners being supported by the Consultant receive timely and constructive feedback and support
- PSP and wider WFP staff receive best practice guidance and support to improve and manage partner communication
- WFP internal channels are provided with important PSP-related stories that demonstrates impact
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education
- University degree in International Relations Marketing Communications English or other relevant field or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Work history
- Minimum of 7 years progressive experience working in the area of communications
Hard skills
- Displays advanced editorial judgement and writing skills with the ability to adapt styles to specific audience and mediums; has strong attention to details; is service-oriented able to coordinate multiple activities for both external and internal clients; can provide all deliverables on time
- Proven ability to conceptualize plan manage develop and monitor processes
- Excellent understanding of global issues and an ability to translate an Organisations mission
Soft skills
- Highly organized with exceptional planning skills to deliver on commitments
- Outstanding analytical negotiation and advocacy skills
- Ability to think creatively and strategically
- Excellent communicator with ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across different cultures disciplines and time zones
- Understanding or appreciation for working in a large complex hierarchical decentralised and geographically dispersed organisation
- Superior ability in explaining complex issues to external partners presenting the organization and diverse operations compellingly including when to leverage the experience of internal stakeholders in a sales pitch and understanding how to align the needs and interests of the organization with those of a corporate partner;
- People-oriented uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information with a variety of individuals
- Motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced inclusive and sound working environment
- Highly adaptable to change and comfortable dealing with ambiguity stress and competing demands with grace and humor
Language(s)
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language would be a plus (Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish).
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
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:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application processing training interviewing testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee please disregard it. Furthermore please note that emblems logos names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
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 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
