Reporting and Communications Officer at WFP
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ABOUT WFP
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.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in Journalism, International
Relations, Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, or other
relevant fields, or First University degree with additional years of
related work experience and/or training/courses.
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English. Intermediate level of
one, or more, of the UN official languages (French, Spanish, Arabic,
Chinese, Russian, Portuguese) is a plus.
JOB PURPOSE
The Partnerships, Communications, and Advocacy Unit of the World Food
Programme (WFP) Tanzania is responsible for fundraising, resource
mobilization, advocacy, and coordinating reporting and communication
activities to meet set requirements.
The Consultant will provide overall expertise in the coordination and preparation of quality products that demonstrate WFP’s organizational performance and contribution in Tanzania by supporting and delivering a range of communications activities, providing research and analysis, and prioritizing effectively.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Coordinate and prepare high-quality products that demonstrate WFP’s
organizational performance in Tanzania and highlight WFP’s contribution
to the food and nutrition security of the country, including, but not
limited to:
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a. Quality key corporate briefs (Country Strategic Plan briefs, Monthly Country Briefs, Annual Country Reports, etc.) in collaboration with the relevant units to ensure coherence and quality of performance information.
b. High-level and strategic briefing documents (Operational briefs, Topic briefs, high level briefs, etc.).
c. High-level and quality Opening Remarks, Speeches, and Talking Points for Leadership Engagements.
d. Quality and timely communication materials including news releases, Op-eds, newsletters, etc.
Collate and assist in the dissemination of political and humanitarian
or development analysis pertaining to WFP’s current or future responses
and donor policies, trends, and preferences to ensure country-specific
input to WFP’s operational reporting.
Collaborate internally with other functional units including Programme,
Monitoring and Evaluations, Budget and Programming, Field Offices,
Supply Chain, and others for enhanced access to accurate data, and
information, to advocate and effectively communicate WFP’s work and
impact to donors and partners.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES CONTINUED
Provide technical advice, governance, and oversight to functional units
on the reporting and communications guidance into established systems to
drive the quality, consistency, and standardization of information
management and performance reporting/communications across WFP.
Collate relevant information and data from media and local internal and
external sources to facilitate and maximize the exchange of information
and data flow between functional area networks in WFP, to provide
operational awareness and understanding of events that may have
operational impact.
Implement country-specific communication work plans designed to maintain
and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP, as well as support
fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with overall communications
and WFP strategies.
Contribute to communications through good research, analysis of assigned
area of work, and timely preparation and distribution of information
products to target audience(s).
Suggest opportunities to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities.
Update the Communication Strategy.
Other as required.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
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.
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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.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Five (5) years or more of professional experience in a relevant field of
work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian
development.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including substantive analysis and report writing skills.
Ability to deliver results through planning and organizing own activities effectively.
Ability to successfully manage multiple analysis and reporting requests in a deadline-driven environment.
Willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to liaise
effectively with representatives from the international community, local
and international media, governments, private sector, civil society,
academia, and other relevant actors, when required.
Excellent cross-group collaboration skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline for applying this position is 19 September 2023.
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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.
