Communication Associate GS6 (UNHRD)

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to addressing global hunger and providing humanitarian assistance. WFP's mission is to ensure that no one goes hungry, and it emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in its workforce, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The organization has received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to global humanitarian efforts. WFP is committed to fostering a healthy and inclusive work environment, living its values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, and working with partners to save and change lives.

Job Overview:
The Communication Associate will play a crucial role in supporting the UNHRD Network strategy cell, specifically within the communications team. This position focuses on content creation, graphic design, and providing support for various communication activities, events, conferences, and press releases. The Communication Associate will also assist in Information Management (IM) and reporting, ensuring that all communications are clear, impactful, and aligned with WFP's objectives. The role is vital in enhancing the visibility of WFP's work and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, thereby contributing to the organization's mission of addressing global hunger and humanitarian crises. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in creative processes, collaborate with various teams, and utilize their skills to produce high-quality communication materials that resonate with target audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform specialized communications processes and activities to support staff in developing, preparing, executing, and disseminating campaigns for target audiences.
• Conduct research, suggest ideas, and provide coordination support to ensure the timely and effective delivery of video/film, photographic, and radio projects. Manage the storage and distribution of audio/visual materials in accordance with relevant policies.
• Serve as an information focal point, supporting and/or coordinating media coverage of events to optimize publicity of WFP’s activities.
• Organize and execute special events, working closely with colleagues, external partners, and media to ensure events are effectively scheduled, publicized, and attended.
• Monitor traditional and social media, reporting relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies.
• Under guidance, prepare content for use on traditional and social media platforms and networks, and printed materials, to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
• Distribute and promote communications guidelines for WFP staff to refer to when creating content.
• Manage updates and further develop internal records and databases, ensuring information is accurate, organized, and available for others to access.
• Respond to specialized queries and requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all inquiries. 1
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to provide an aligned, coherent service and identify opportunities to collaborate/integrate processes and activities. 1
• Implement improvements to communications methods and practices to contribute to a better flow of information about WFP’s work to the media and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
Education: Completion of secondary school education is required. A post-secondary certificate in a related functional area is desirable. Experience: Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream, with experience in general administrative work. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated understanding of WFP communication techniques and activities, and awareness of the socio-political context in which WFP operates through day-to-day work. Ability to provide ad-hoc guidance to new staff members is also essential. Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory, with additional languages considered an asset.

Educational Background:
The position requires completion of secondary school education, with a preference for candidates who have obtained a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of communication within a humanitarian context and for effectively contributing to the organization's objectives.

Experience:
Candidates should possess five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in a relevant business stream, particularly in roles that involve communication, administration, or related functions. This level of experience is necessary to ensure that the candidate can effectively manage the responsibilities of the Communication Associate role and contribute to the overall success of the communications team.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages is considered advantageous and may enhance the candidate's ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and audiences.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as a GS 6 Fixed-Term contract and is located in Dubai. It is open to UAE nationals and/or those holding a valid UAE residency visa. The role offers a competitive UN salary scale, generous leave entitlements, comprehensive medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development. WFP emphasizes work-life balance and provides a supportive environment for employees. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their background. The application process is free of charge, and WFP is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.