National Communications Officer NOA -WFP/IRAQ - Closing Date : 03 February 2017
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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The National Communication Officer will work under the close support and guidance of a Senior External Relations Officer receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. He/She will support the external partnership unit with data collection, preparation of video clips and donor brochures.
JOB PURPOSE
To support the delivery of communication products like brochures and short audio/ video clips on WFP Iraq operations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Contribute to the implementation of country specific communication work plans designed to maintain and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP, as well as support fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with overall communications and WFP strategies.
2. Contribute to communications through good research, analysis of assigned area of work and timely preparation and distribution of information products to target audience(s).
3. Maintain a contact list of journalist and media outlets and support the flow of news/information about WFP’s work to the media, in order to support regular and appropriate communications.
4. Support the social media plan by developing social media content, and utilizing platforms, networks and partners to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities.
5. Generate donor specific visibility content including text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of integrated online platforms, in order to support global and country fund-raising activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
6. Monitor and analyze traditional and social media to inform the development and/or evaluation of communication activities and strategies.
7. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
8. Collate outreach data contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reports. Support communication activities that enable informed decision making and ensures consistency of information presented to the media and other stakeholders.
9. Support capacity building of WFP staff on all aspects of communication, provides advice and guidance within area and level of expertise, in order to ensure that all activities meet desired standards of consistency, quality and impact. For examples the design and review of training material.
3. Maintain a contact list of journalist and media outlets and support the flow of news/information about WFP’s work to the media, in order to support regular and appropriate communications.
4. Support the social media plan by developing social media content, and utilizing platforms, networks and partners to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities.
5. Generate donor specific visibility content including text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of integrated online platforms, in order to support global and country fund-raising activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
6. Monitor and analyze traditional and social media to inform the development and/or evaluation of communication activities and strategies.
7. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
8. Collate outreach data contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reports. Support communication activities that enable informed decision making and ensures consistency of information presented to the media and other stakeholders.
9. Support capacity building of WFP staff on all aspects of communication, provides advice and guidance within area and level of expertise, in order to ensure that all activities meet desired standards of consistency, quality and impact. For examples the design and review of training material.
10. Support advocacy work and reach out to the public and specific groups, the academics, and promote participating in different forums and in WFP work and the fight against hunger.
11. Contribute to the internal communication and ensure that staff are kept informed on WFP activities.
12. Other as required.
12. Other as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: University degree in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications. Professional experience in graphic design/or visual arts.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic language. Knowledge (level B) of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese) is considered as an asset