Communications Associate (Social Media Lead)
Job Summary
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
22 April 2026-23:59-GMT02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)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).
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide research and specialized communications services that support the creation of content and services aimed at maintaining and enhancing WFPs visibility and supporting advocacy efforts.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Social media
- Develop an annual social media strategy and content plan.
- Develop social media content for Country Office accounts.
- Lead on coordination with field staff for content gathering and manage the field staff WhatsApp group.
- Develop visuals and videos for social media and events.
- Monitor social media platform trends and performance based on performance indicators.
- Develop a biannual social media performance/analytics report.
- Liaise with the Regional Office and external partners to provide content within regional/global thematic areas and priorities.
- Stay up to date on the latest content trends across platforms and test new formats.
Multimedia content management
- Produce multimedia content based on communications priorities and strategies including campaigns and high-level events as required.
- Develop and maintain the Country Office photo and video archive.
- Act as the focal point for WFPs global multimedia hub.
- Travel frequently to the field for content gathering.
- Carry out interviews with WFP beneficiaries in the field.
- Manage and ensure the receipt of proper consent for all content gathered.
- Develop and lead on capacity strengthening initiatives and trainings for Country Office staff in the area of content gathering.
Events/campaigns
- Support in the delivery of events and campaigns.
- Design branding for events
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelors or equivalent degree in Marketing Journalism Communications Public relations Media 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 in case holding bachelors degree and five years in case of holding an additional degree/certificate.
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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:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email LinkedIn or any other channel.
We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete and that all sections are filled in including your employment history academic qualifications language skills and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.
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At the application stage the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport certificates recommendation letters etc.) may be requested later in the process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
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:
IC
About Company
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's 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 an ... View more