UN World Food Programme Communications Associate Jobs in Uganda

UN World Food Programme Communications Associate Jobs in Uganda

Job Purpose

To provide research and specialised communications services that support the creation of content aimed at influencing key policies, maintaining and enhancing WFP’s visibility and reputation, and supporting fundraising activities.

Key Accountabilities

Produce content for social media channels including engaging text, photos and videos content for use across a range of integrated platforms.

Develop, package and disseminate multimedia success stories highlighting donor’s support in Uganda. This will involve the production of social media assets to be disseminated in WFP Uganda, Regional and Global Offices Channels.

Design and implement specific thematic communication campaigns to generate greater awareness around key issues related to WFP’s mandate.

Facilitate public events in a timely manner for WFP’s major events such as international days.

Travel regularly (or liaise with field colleagues and contractors) to support multimedia production and donor’s recognition of WFP’s activities.

Produce and review fact sheets and operational briefs.

Any other duties as determined by supervisor.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, or in a related academic field from a recognized Academic Institution.

Language: Fluency (level C) in the English language.

Desired Experiences for Entry Into the Role

At least six years of professional work experience in a relevant role

Has demonstrated a sound understanding of WFP communication

techniques and activities, as well as awareness of the socio-political context in which WFP operates.

Has demonstrated sound understanding of traditional and new media terrain and understands how to utilize opportunities to improve WFP’s reputation and visibility.

Has demonstrated excellent understanding of key policies necessary for reaching Zero Hunger and insight into how to produce powerful content and carry out impactful campaigns in support of the same.

Has experience running social media for an international organization.

Has experience providing training and mentorship for staff in communication skills and the agility to adapt style according to the team’s training needs.

Has experience producing multimedia content for humanitarian and/or international development campaigns and knowledge of the latest and most effective design, photo and video editing software.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Communications Associate Jobs in Uganda

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