Position: Communication and Media Outreach Analyst -United Nations World Food Programme (Deadline July 2024)
Position: Communication and Media Outreach Analyst -United Nations World Food Programme (Deadline July 2024)
Communication and Media Outreach Analyst NOA – UAE Nationals Only
About WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Its mission is to help achieve Zero Hunger globally. WFP works to ensure that the most vulnerable, especially women and children, have access to nutritious food.
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Requisition ID: 832981
Posted on: 27/05/2024
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Grade: NOA
Number of Openings: 1
Deadline for Application: 26 July 2024
Organization: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
About WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Its mission is to help achieve Zero Hunger globally. WFP works to ensure that the most vulnerable, especially women and children, have access to nutritious food.
Why Work at WFP?
- Saving & Changing Lives: Make a global impact and fight world hunger.
- Global Community: Build bridges in a diverse and multicultural environment.
- Unlimited Possibilities: Unlock new opportunities and discover your true potential.
- Life-Changing Experience: Engage in meaningful work that fosters personal and professional growth.
Organizational Context
Global hunger has reached alarming levels, and WFP is committed to addressing this crisis. To enhance efficiency, WFP is relocating key procurement and supply chain functions to the UAE, establishing a Global Supply Chain Support Center in Dubai. This center includes six national Emirati positions under WFP’s Humanitarian Leaders Programme, which aims to nurture young Emirati talent and develop future humanitarian leaders.
Job Purpose
The Communication and Media Outreach Analyst will support the development and implementation of the communication strategy for the Global Supply Chain Support Centre. The role involves delivering a range of communication activities, conducting research and analysis, and effectively prioritizing communication tasks while operating with minimal supervision.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and implement communication strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of the Global Humanitarian Response Centre.
- Tailor communication plans to promote the Centre’s mission of supporting WFP’s and partners’ humanitarian responses, ensuring alignment with WFP’s broader communication and fundraising strategies.
- Create compelling communication content that showcases the Centre’s critical role in global humanitarian response and its innovative approaches, highlighting success stories, partnerships, and impact achieved.
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- Monitor and analyse traditional and social media to inform the development and/or evaluation of communication activities and strategies.
- Ensure effective dissemination of content through various channels including traditional media, social media platforms, newsletters, and targeted outreach to stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and international media outlets to secure accurate and positive coverage of the Centre’s activities.
- Support with the preparation of interviews, talking points, and press briefings to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational goals.
- Assist in coordinating media visits, press conferences, and other events to showcase the Centre’s initiatives and achievements.
- Collate communication and media outreach data and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reports.
- Perform other duties as required to support WFP’s objectives.
Position Requirements
- Education: University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Language: Proficiency in Arabic and English.
- Experience: Minimum 1-year post-graduate experience, ideally in communication, public relations, or journalism.
- Skills: Strong communication skills, knowledge of graphic design and video editing software (an advantage), commitment to humanitarian goals, readiness to travel across GCC and WFP operational locations, excellent people skills, ability to thrive in multicultural environments, analytical thinking, and innovation.
Leadership Framework
All WFP employees are expected to demonstrate competencies aligned with WFP’s core values, including:
- Leading by example with integrity,
- Driving results and delivering on commitments,
- Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
- Applying strategic thinking,
- Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.
Terms and Conditions
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: Rewarding financial stability.
- Generous Leave Entitlements: Annual, sick, parental, and family leave.
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance: Quality healthcare coverage for employees and dependents.
- Professional Development: Continuous learning and career advancement within the UN framework.
- Work-Life Balance: Supportive environment for maintaining personal and professional well-being.
- Global Impact: Contribute to meaningful humanitarian work.
- Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Join a multicultural team that values diversity and collaboration.
- Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network globally.
Deadline for Applications: 26 July 2024
Join WFP UAE’s journey to make a difference in global hunger and contribute to impactful initiatives. Be part of the Humanitarian Leaders Programme and shape the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Apply now and be a catalyst for positive change.
Interested in the Humanitarian Leaders Programme?
Join us on 25 June at 11:30 AM (Gulf Standard Time) for a 60-minute session about the programme, the selection process, and the amazing learning opportunities it offers!
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