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Job description
This position is open for qualified Jordanian candidates from WFP and other UN agencies. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Supervision: The Communications Officer reports to the Country Director.
Accountabilities: Within delegated authority, the Communications Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
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).
Maintain a contact list of journalists, media outlets and support the flow of news/information about WFP’s work to the media, in order to support regular and appropriate communications.
Support the social media plan by developing social media content, and utilising platforms, networks and partners to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities.
Generate donor specific visibility content including, text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of integrated online platforms, in order to support global and country fund-raising activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
Monitor and analyse traditional and social media to inform the development and/or evaluation of communication activities and strategies.
Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
Collate outreach data contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reports, Support communications activities that enable informed decision making and ensures consistency of information presented to the media and other stakeholders.
Support capacity building of WFP staff on all aspects of communication, provides advice and guidance within area and level of expertise, in order to ensure that all activities meet desired standards of consistency, quality and impact. For example the design and review of training materials.
Support advocacy work and reach out to the public and specific groups, the academics, and promote participating in different forums and in WFP work and the fight against hunger.
Work closely with Programme staff to establish and maintain communication with the beneficiaries
Enhance internal communication and ensure that staff are kept informed on WFP activities.
Other as required.
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2017-01-03 |
| Job Location: | Amman, Jordan |
| Job Role: | Writing and Journalism |
| Company Industry: | Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Mid Career |
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