Communications Associate UNV Islamabad

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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).

JOB TITLE: Communications Associate

TYPE OF CONTRACT: United Nations Specialist Volunteer

UNIT/DIVISION: Communication Unit

DUTY STATION (City Country): Islamabad Pakistan

DURATION: 12 months

ABOUT WFP:

The United Nations World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable particularly women and children can access the nutritious food they need.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Communications Unit is seeking a UN Volunteer (UNV) Communications Specialist to support the production of high-quality communications materials and enhance the visibility of WFP and its partners among national and global audiences.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Officer and within delegated authority the UNV Communications Specialist will:

• Develop communications materials that raise WFPs and donors visibility highlight programme impacts and build momentum for further action.
• Produce human-interest stories that showcase programme results and amplify community voices.
• Collect and produce videos and photos to strengthen WFPs visibility across different platforms.
• Produce engaging content for WFPs social media channels including X and Facebook.
• Maintain and update the social media content calendar and provide a bi-weekly overview of planned posts hallmark dates campaigns and advocacy opportunities.
• Monitor WFPs social media platforms daily track engagement and reach and prepare monthly performance reports.
• Maintain and update the media directory at national regional and international levels.
• Strengthen relationships with journalists editors and media partners.
• Support media engagement during events donor visits press conferences briefings and interviews with senior management.
• Liaise with multimedia companies and communications experts to support the production of high-quality content.
• Provide translation of press releases op-eds and other external communication products (English Urdu) as required.
• Archive and update all digital communications content for internal and external use.
• Select and upload relevant content to WFPs Multimedia Hub for global sharing.
• Track and share monthly coverage of WFP in media and social media to support donor communications.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the

related functional area in Mass Communication Journalism or social sciences is required.

University degree in Mass Communication Journalism or social sciences or related field is an advantage.

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of experience in public and/or private sector with provincial/national/ international organization(s) demonstrating evidence of communication and related assignment at the strategic and field level

• Proficiency in social media platforms and basic graphic design tools. Knowledge ofusing Canva or Adobe Suite is an asset.
• Hands on experience of developing and implementing communication for the field operations;
• Strong familiarity with the provincial context including different tiers of government and donor agencies
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative multi-tier team environment;
• Good communication people management and writing skills.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of the development sector is required. Previous UN or NGO experience is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Team player

Languages:

• - Fluency in English and Urdu is required.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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