Communication Associate (Digital Media)

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Position Title: Communication Associate (Digital Media)
Location: Dhaka
Country: Bangladesh
Deadline Date: 15 March 2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates in numerous countries around the globe, employing a diverse workforce dedicated to humanitarian efforts. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background. WFP has received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to global humanitarian efforts. The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training programs, mentorship, and opportunities for internal mobility, ensuring that its workforce is skilled and committed to its mission.

Job Overview:
The Communication Associate (Digital Media) position at WFP is designed to coordinate and control a comprehensive range of business support services specifically for Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting. The role is pivotal in ensuring that communication services are delivered effectively and efficiently. The associate will be responsible for providing dedicated executive assistant support related to communication, preparing and consolidating reports and documentation, and conducting research to support the office's communication efforts. This position requires a proactive approach to improving business processes and procedures related to communication, as well as responding to complex queries from clients, including media inquiries and social media comments. The associate will also oversee the maintenance of multimedia databases, ensuring that communication resources are organized and compliant with relevant regulations. The role demands a collaborative spirit, as the associate will coordinate with various teams to ensure that communication-related support services are delivered consistently and to high standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Communication Associate (Digital Media) include but are not limited to:

• Providing dedicated executive assistant support related to communication.
• Preparing and consolidating comprehensive reports, documentation, and correspondence, including press releases, human interest stories, briefing notes, and social media posts.
• Conducting research to support the office’s overall communication efforts.
• Actively seeking and utilizing feedback to improve business processes and procedures related to communication.
• Responding to complex business support queries to provide timely and accurate resolutions for clients.
• Overseeing the maintenance of multimedia databases to ensure communication resources are organized and compliant with regulations.
• Revising and reviewing communication materials, providing feedback, and making amendments to meet time and quality standards.
• Assisting managers in gathering relevant information from various sources regarding political, social, economic, and humanitarian news.
• Assessing and recommending improvements to communication-related procedures and practices. 1
• Providing a full range of complex business support services, including photography, filming, video editing, graphic design, copy-editing, and social media management, ensuring coherence and quality in communication efforts. 1
• Coordinating among team members to ensure that communication-related support services are delivered in a coordinated manner.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Media, Journalism, or a related functional area. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of communication principles and practices, as well as experience in managing communication-related tasks effectively. The role demands proficiency in both spoken and written English and Bangla, ensuring that the associate can communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Media, Journalism, or a related field. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of communication in a humanitarian context and for executing the responsibilities of the role effectively.

Experience:
The position requires six or more years of progressive work experience in a relevant business stream, with a focus on general administrative work and communication. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing communication tasks and supporting organizational communication efforts in a professional setting.

Languages:
Fluency in both spoken and written English and Bangla is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with a broader range of stakeholders and audiences.

Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of 12 months, based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is specifically open to Bangladeshi nationals. WFP offers a competitive benefits package that includes salary, pension, leave, and medical insurance. The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Candidates are advised that the United Nations does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process.