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Job Title: Communications Officer

World Food Programme (WFP)

 

Diversity is welcomed and celebrated by WFP. Encouraging qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, or disability, it is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all of its employees.

Concerning WFP:
The largest humanitarian organization in the world battling hunger is the United Nations World Food Programme. WFP’s goal is to assist the world in achieving zero hunger during our lives. WFP works daily to guarantee that no child goes to bed hungry and that the most vulnerable and impoverished people, especially women and children, have access to the nourishing meals they require.

COMMON MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, international relations, or communications from an academic institution; plus, appropriate work experience in an international organization.
• Language: Professional National: proficiency in Swahili and English (level C) Language: the capacity for reading, writing, speaking, and translating.
• Experience: The minimal prerequisite is one year of postgraduate professional experience. It is preferred to have more years of relevant professional work experience in sectors connected to communications.

INTERNATIONAL GROUNDWORK:
WFP Tanzania is currently accepting applications for a Communications Officer. Reporting to the Head of the Communications, Marketing, and Advocacy/Partnerships Unit, the role is headquartered at the Country Office in Dar es Salaam. The Unit is essential to the WFP’s efforts to promote its activities both inside and outside in line with the aims and objectives of the organization’s Country Strategic Plan (2022–27).

The purpose of the job:
To carry out a variety of communications tasks, such as media relations, social media management, content production, and branding, in order to put the communications strategy into practice.

Important attributes (not exhaustive):
1. Participate in the execution of project communication work plans and country communications strategies aimed at preserving and enhancing WFP’s reputation and visibility. Support fund-raising initiatives that are consistent with WFP’s corporate strategies as a whole.
2. Create excellent information products, such as fact sheets, briefings, and newsletters, for print and digital media that highlight and advertise WFP’s activities to specific audiences.
3. Gather audiovisual materials (pictures and videos) and compose human interest pieces to highlight WFP’s activities to audiences inside and outside the organization (WFP national, regional, and international offices).
4. Offer thorough, specialized assistance, coordination, and suggestions to guarantee the productive production of audio, video, and picture goods.

5. Create content for various web channels, such as text, images, videos, and audio, that is tailored to the visibility of donors.
6. Compose speeches, news releases, and important messages. See them through the entire cycle, from draft to completion.
7. Work with external stakeholders (donors, the government, development partners) to plan visibility events, such as handover ceremonies and agreement signings.
8. Work together with national and international media outlets in print, television, radio, online, and digital media to maximize reach and oversee a network of journalists and media experts who can improve WFP’s reputation and brand.
9. Create interesting content for social media and oversee the WFP Twitter account.
10. Keep an eye on and analyze social and conventional media to help with the creation and/or assessment of communication plans and initiatives.

11. Assist in the development of WFP staff members’ communication skills in all domains and at all levels of competence. This will help to guarantee that all actions live up to the intended standards of impact, consistency, and quality.
12. Encourage the execution of corporate branding and marking strategies to guarantee uniformity in the way the WFP’s visual identity is portrayed (in publications, signages, etc.).
13. Adhere to normal disaster preparedness procedures to help WFP react swiftly to a crisis and provide food and other resources to impacted regions.
14. Other as required.

MORE PARTICULAR JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Filmmaking.
• Ability to develop graphics.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:

Media and Influencer Relationship Management: Shows capacity to establish and maintain productive working partnerships with influential people in the field in order to promote the WFP, forge connections, and advance organizational goals.

Communication and the Media Expertise: Provides open verbal or written communication with media and influencers as needed in order to deliver customized messages (e.g., by creating presentations with written or visual materials and official paperwork). converses with media and influencers in a way that is mutually informative.
Specialized Knowledge in Communications: Produces or assists in the creation of impactful communication materials for a variety of media by applying solid theoretical understanding of communications topics. uses this to create work plans that are in line with certain aspects of the WFP’s communications strategy.

Sociopolitical Contextualization: Knowledge Exhibits a thorough comprehension of the dynamics of the multilateral/interagency environment and the WFP, which affects decision-making, policy formation, and working methods.
Planning & Strategy for Communication: Applies in-depth knowledge of WFP best practices and communications strategy to create strategies that effectively engage the media and other important external stakeholders within the purview of the job. oversees execution and makes suggestions for enhancement.

Knowledge and abilities:

• Strong English writing abilities with a track record of producing communications material, such as social media posts, human interest articles, and press releases.
• The capacity to plan events for visibility.
• Capacity to interact with journalists and local media outlets.
• The capacity to communicate in Kiswahili (read, write, speak, translate).
• Proficiency in media, social media, campaigns, content creation, and other communication tactics.
• Analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Capacity to function both as a team and under duress.
• Understanding and acquaintance with social and political issues.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Only citizens of Tanzania are eligible for this position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications must be submitted by June 21, 2024.

The World Food Programme (WFP) maintains a zero-tolerance policy against acts of fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, misuse of power, and discrimination. Every chosen applicant will be required to follow WFP’s code of conduct, and as a result, they will all go through a thorough background check either internally or externally. As part of the verification process, chosen candidates will further need to submit more information. A candidate may be disqualified or have their employment terminated if they lied throughout the recruitment process.

WFP will not ask for payment at any point during the hiring process, not even during the offer stage. Refusing solicitations for payment is the proper course of action, and any such requests should be reported to the local law enforcement agency.

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