Egypt Job Openings
World Food Programme
Regional Communications Officer - CST II
Cairo
FULL TIME
November 5, 2024
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
19 November 2024-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)
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.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website:
https://www.wfp.org
WHY JOIN WFP?
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WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
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WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
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WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
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A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
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We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
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Job Title: Regional Communications Officer
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Type of Contract: Level II Consultant
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Unit/Division: Communications & Media
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Duty Station (City, Country): Cairo, Egypt
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Duration: 11 months, renewable
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Location: MENA and East Europe Regional Bureau
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and Implement Communications Strategy: Create a comprehensive regional communications strategy aligned with WFP's global objectives to highlight regional emergency response.
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Ensure Timely Messaging: Produce accurate and timely messaging that supports WFP's objectives.
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Crisis Communication Leadership: Lead the development and dissemination of communication materials during emergencies, including press releases, media briefings, and other products that inform internal and external audiences about WFP’s response and needs.
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Content Creation: Produce high-quality content, such as articles, social media posts, and reports, showcasing WFP's emergency response initiatives and success stories. Collaborate with graphic designers and photographers to create compelling visual content.
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Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and international media outlets, coordinating media visits to ensure effective coverage of emergency operations.
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Support Country Offices: Provide guidance and support to Country Offices (COs) in crisis-affected areas on their communication plans, narrative development, and media engagement to ensure consistent messaging. This includes frequent travel to conflict or disaster-affected areas.
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Monitor and Analyze Media Coverage: Track media coverage and public engagement regarding WFP's emergency operations, providing analysis and reports to regional management on communication impact and areas for improvement.
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Training and Capacity Building: Conduct training sessions for regional and country office staff on communication best practices, particularly during emergencies, to ensure high-quality communication efforts.
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Special Projects Coordination: Undertake or coordinate special communications projects, such as video stories and photography assignments, to effectively showcase WFP’s work and engage audiences.
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Campaign Planning: Lead editorial and campaign planning for the region, ensuring communications initiatives align with key moments and maximize impact for WFP’s mission and activities.
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Maintain Visibility: Implement corporate communications strategies to enhance WFP’s visibility and reputation in the region, supporting fundraising efforts.
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Design Effective Communication Products: Ensure the effective design and delivery of communications products that convey desired messages to targeted audiences.
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Team Leadership: Lead a team of Communications Officers across the region, developing work plans, setting objectives, and facilitating professional development for high performance.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
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Advanced Degree in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications, or any other relevant field, or First Degree with additional years of relevant work experience.
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5 years of postgraduate professional work experience in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications, or any other relevant field.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
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Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
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Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
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Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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Please contact us atglobal.hrerecruitment@wfp.orgin case you face any challenges with submitting your application
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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