Communications Officer United Nations at WFP Tanzania

Career Opportunities: Communications Officer NOA FT Dar es Salaam Country Office, 12 Months (832858)
Requisition
ID 832858 – Posted 07/06/2024 – Fixed Term – America, Southern –
Tanzania, United Republic of – Dar-es-Salaam – Working Job Language (1) –
COMMUNICATIONS
 Job Description
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
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 and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access
the nutritious food they need.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  University degree in Journalism, International Relations, Public
  Relations, Communications with relevant experience in an international
  organisation.
• Language: National Professional: Fluency
  (level C) in English language and Swahili Language: ability to read,
  write, converse and conduct translations.

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Experience

• One year of postgraduate professional experience is the minimum
  requirement. Additional years of relevant professional work experience
  in communications related fields is desirable.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
World
Food Programme (WFP) Tanzania is recruiting a Communications Officer.
The position is based at the Country Office in Dar es Salaam and reports
to the Head of the Communications, Marketing and Advocacy/Partnerships
Unit. The Unit plays a critical role in highlighting the WFP’s work,
both internally and externally, in alignment with the goals and
objectives in WFP’s Country Strategic Plan (2022-27).

JOB PURPOSE
To
implement the communications strategy by supporting and delivering a
range of communications activities including media relations, social
media management, content creation and branding.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1.
Contribute to the implementation of country communications strategy and
project communication work plans designed to maintain and enhance the
visibility and reputation of WFP, as well as support fund raising
activities in alignment with overall WFP’s corporate strategies.
2.
Develop high quality information products for both print and electronic
platforms including newsletters, briefs and fact sheets which describe
and promote the work of WFP to targeted audiences.
3. Collect audio
visual content (photos and video footage) and write human interest
stories to showcase WFP’s work to both internal (WFP country, regional
and global offices) and external audiences.
4. Provide substantive,
specialised support, co-ordination and recommendations to ensure
efficient production of video, photo and radio products.
5. Generate
donor specific visibility content including, text, photos, videos and
audio for use across a range of online platforms.
6. Write press releases, speeches, key messages and take them through the cycle from draft to final stages.
7. Organise visibility events (including handover ceremonies, agreement
signing events) in collaboration with external stakeholders (donors,
Government, development partners).
8. Coordinate with local and
international media outlets – print, TV, radio, online, digital to
leverage reach and manage a network of media professionals and
journalists who can elevate WFP’s brand and reputation.
9. Develop engaging social media content and manage the WFP Twitter Account.
10. Monitor and analyse traditional and social media to inform the
development and/or evaluation of communication activities and
strategies.
11. Support capacity building of WFP staff on all
aspects of communication and provide guidance within area and level of
expertise in order to ensure that all activities meet desired standards
of consistency, quality and impact.
12. Support the implementation
of corporate branding and marking plans to ensure consistency in the
portrayal of WFP’s visual identity (in publications, signages, etc)

13. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to
quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas
at the onset of a crisis.
14. Other as required.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Videography
• Graphics design capability

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Media and Influencer Relationship Management:
• Demonstrates ability to build and sustain effective collaborative
  relationships with key media contacts and influencers in area of
  expertise to raise the profile of WFP, build relationships and further
  organisational aims.
• Media and CommunicationExpertise:
• Facilitates open verbal or written communication with media and
  influencers as required (i.e. through preparation of tailored written or
  visual materials presentations, and official documentation) to convey
  tailored messages. Engages in mutually informative discussion with media
  and influencers.
• Specialised Knowledge in Communications:
• Uses sound theoretical knowledge of communications concepts to generate
  or facilitate the generation of effective communication materials
  across various media. Applies this to define work plans aligned to
  identified areas of WFP’s communications strategy.
• Sociopolitical Contextual:
• Understanding Demonstrates deep understanding of the
  multilateral/interagency environment and the dynamics in which WFP
  operates which influences approach to working, policy development and
  decision making.
• Communication Strategy and Planning:
• Applies advanced understanding of WFP communications strategy and best
  practice to effectively develop strategies to engage with media and
  other significant external stakeholders within area of responsibility.
  Oversees implementation, providing recommendations for improvement.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
–
Excellent writing skills in English with proven track record of writing
capability for communications (examples include press releases, human
interest stories, social media content)
– Ability to organise visibility events
– Ability to engage with local media houses and journalists
– Ability to engage in Kiswahili (speak, read, write, translate)
– Communications skills and techniques in media, social media, campaigns, content production, etc.
– Problem solving and analytical skills.
– Ability to work under pressure and as a part of a team
– Knowledge and familiarity with the political, social an

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This post is open to Tanzanian nationals only.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for application is 21 June 2024.

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual
exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and
discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to
WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous
background verification internally or through third parties. Selected
candidates will also be required to provide additional information as
part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information
provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or
termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any
stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any
requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law
enforcement authorities for appropriate action.