Requisition ID 830652 – Posted 06/12/2023 – Fixed Term – Africa, Central & Eastern – Kenya – Nairobi – Working Job Language (1) – COMMUNICATIONS
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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s 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.
The job holder will work with high degree of independence using technical knowledge and experience to analyse data, prepare reports, provide advice and solutions to problems and identify opportunities for improvements.
The position reports to the Country Director with functional supervision from the Regional Communications Officer to ensure that all communications activities promote the Kenya Country Office’s Communications and Advocacy Strategy and WFP’s global narratives.
Develop engaging communications materials and identify innovative ways to actively involve Kenyans in WFP’s ‘changing lives to save lives’ agenda.
External Communications:
Internal Communications:
Community Engagement:
Education:
Five (5) years post graduate professional experience with Master’s degree in journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field,
OR
Seven (7) years of post-graduate relevant experience with a university degree in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field.
Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English and Kiswahili languages.
| Capability Name | Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level |
| Media and Influencer Relationship Management | Demonstrates ability to formulate and maintain strong relationships with key media and influencers. Leads in implementing identified strategy to raise the profile of WFP, build relationships and further organisational aims. |
| Media and Communication Expertise | Provides guidance to team members in facilitating open and informative verbal and written communication between media and influencers. Directs a team in the preparation of tailored written reports, presentations materials. |
| Specialised Knowledge in Communications | Uses sound theoretical knowledge of communications concepts to generate or facilitate the generation of effective communication materials across various media. Applies this to define work plans aligned to identified areas of WFP’s communications strategy. |
| Sociopolitical Contextual Understanding | Demonstrates deep understanding of the multilateral/interagency environment and the dynamics in which WFP operates which influences approach to working, policy development and decision making. |
| Communication Strategy and Planning | Applies advanced understanding of WFP communications strategy and best practice to effectively develop strategies to engage with media and other significant external stakeholders within area of responsibility. Oversees implementation, providing recommendations for improvement. |
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Applications for this position will close at 11:59 p.m. (East African Time) on 20 December 2023.
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.
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