Communication and Reporting Associate SC-6 (Одеса)

United Nations World Food Program is looking for Communication and Reporting Associate SC-6 based in Odesa.

Type of Contract:   Service Contract
Unit / Division:   Communication / Odesa FO
Duty Station:   Odesa, Ukraine
Duration:   12 months (renewable)
Closing date:   August 16, 2023, midnight (Central European Time)

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) is operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change, and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website:  UN World Food Program (WFP)  , and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news:  YouTube ,  LinkedIn ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  Twitter .

What will you do in this position? 

To support the creation of content and products aimed at enhancing WFP’s visibility and reputation, as well as the visibility of WFP donors, and support fundraising activities. To manage operational information and contribute to internal and external reports.

Why work with us?

WFP uses a flexible mix of food and cash assistance to support vulnerable Ukrainians wherever they are. This includes working with local partners to distribute food rations in areas near the frontline, and providing cash transfers wherever people have access to banks and markets to buy food. .

WFP emphasizes a localized approach, working through local partners, businesses, trade networks and institutions to support the Government and people of Ukraine.

In addition, we offer:

• Meaningful and impactful careers: Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we support
• Continuous learning and training: We provide learning tools for our staff to continuously develop their careers
• Multicultural and stimulating work environment: We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger

How can you make a difference?

In this position, you will have to:  

•  Liaise with partners and relevant WFP units, to identify and evaluate communications opportunities, suggest ideas, and contribute to the production and delivery of stories, video and photo content that support the country communications strategy. Archive, organize and upload audiovisual content on the WFP multimedia hub for use by staff globally.
• Support and/or coordinate media coverage of events and WFP activities, under guidance from and in coordination with the Country Office communications unit.  
• Monitor traditional and social media, and report 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, as well as visibility for WFP’s donors, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
• Support the management of operational information and updates, draft internal operational reports, and respond to information requests from the Country Office Operational Information Management unit, ensuring that information is accurate and organized. 
• Distribute and promote communications and branding guidelines for WFP staff to refer to when creating content and communications material or when communicating externally. Support and/or organize practical trainings to help build the capacity of field-based staff to contribute to communications. 
• Respond to specialized queries and requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all inquiries.
• Maintain relationships with WFP’s partners to ensure clarity and consistency of our public messages, support or monitor the implementation of WFP communications and branding requirements or guidelines, and identify opportunities to collaborate or integrate processes and activities.
• Suggest or implement improvements to communications methods and practices, to contribute to a better flow of information about WFP’s work to the media and stakeholders.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have for

Education:  Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.

Experience:   Five (05) or more years of progressively responsible work experience in communication, media, or another relevant field. A higher education degree may compensate for some of the required experience.

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Ability to provide short briefings and communications clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to engage effectively at field level with a wide range of actors including those in the international humanitarian community and governments. 
• Ability to work within a team setting and work well with other team members to realize a collective objective.
• Experience supporting external and/or internal communications in an NGO, public organization, or private business.
• Good understanding of social media platforms, and experience creating multimedia content for use on social media channels.
• Experience supporting information management or reporting processes.

Language:  Proficiency in English, Ukrainian languages, both in oral and written communication.

before you apply. ..

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

We aim to achieve parity in our teams in Ukraine. Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

How do you apply…

To be considered, you are invited to apply via WFP’s career web-portal. CV and cover letter must be submitted in the English language.

Deadline:  16th of August, 2023

Only those who are short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of our recruitment process.

We also encourage you to create your candidate profile and set up WFP job alerts to learn more about all the opportunities available to join us and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.   

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=827361&company=C0000168410P