Communications Associate

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Job Title: Communications Associate

Unit/Division/ Service: Partnership & Communication

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Proposed pay level: SC 6

Duty Station City, Country: Jakarta, Indonesia

Duration of Employment: 12 months (extendable)

Deadline of application submission: 26 March 2024

JOB PURPOSE

The Communications Associate will be responsible for providing specialized communications services in support of the achievement of the WFP’s Country Strategic Plan (2021 – 2025). The purpose of communication materials and events is to both strengthen partnerships and raise the profile of WFP Indonesia with key stakeholders to contribute to achieving WFP Indonesia short, medium and long-term objectives.

In 2021 WFP Indonesia launched its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2021-2025, which is fully aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2021-2025 and the Government’s Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2020-2024. Through this its CSP WFP engages in policy dialogue and provides technical assistance in partnership with and support of the Government of Indonesia. WFP Indonesia supports the Government to achieve its mid-term and long-term SDG targets with a focus on Food Security and Nutrition Analysis, Social Protection, Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation, and addressing malnutrition through healthy diets, and food systems transformation.

Under the direct supervision of Head of Strategy Partnership and Communication and overall responsibility of the Country Director, the incumbent will collaborate with multi sector programme units, and with senior management. On a daily basis, the service contract holder is expected to work independently demonstrating initiative to respond responsibly to complex queries.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. In consultation with the Head of Strategy, Partnerships and Communication, provide direct support to programme teams, in the development, preparation, execution and dissemination of communication materials to achieve programme objectives.
2. In collaboration with supervisor, support the finalization and regular update of country office wide Strategic Communication Plan, in line with WFP corporate guidance.
3. As per the strategic communications plan, regularly seek to implement improvements to communications methods and practices, to contribute to a better flow of information about WFP’s work to stakeholders, including media.
4. Conduct research, suggest ideas, and provide coordination support to ensure the timely and effective delivery of muti media materials (photographic, video, web content)
5. Manage the storage and distribution of audio/visual materials in accordance with relevant policies.
6. Function as a focal point to support the media coverage of events (to optimize contribution of media to achieving programmatic aims.
7. Support the design and implementation of special events, working closely with the supervisor, colleagues, external partners and media, to ensure events are effectively scheduled, publicized and attended.
8. Keep WFP Indonesia web content up to date as per corporate guidance.
9. Monitor traditional and social media, daily and report relevant information to supervisor and management, keeping them informed of the development. Support with the evaluation of communications activities and strategies.
10. Support the enhancement of coverage of WFP’s activities consistent with programmatic priorities, corporate position and messages.
11. Under guidance, prepare content for use on traditional and social media platforms and networks, and printed materials.
12. Support, distribute, promote communications guidelines for WFP staff when creating context, providing regular updates as required, and on boarding of new staff.
13. Any other duties in line with expertise and job context.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station.

Working experience: Five (5) years of relevant working experience

Demonstrated functional competencies and standards of behavior aligned with WFP core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK:

Leading by example with integrity

Driving results and delivering on commitments

Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork

Applying strategic thinking

Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the worlds 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.

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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.