Communications Assistant

EDUCATION: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, or related field is desirable.

EXPERIENCE: Five years or more experience in the field of Communications. Experience working in the media, or for the UN or an NGO highly desirable.

• Media and communication expertise: Collates accurate and timely information presented in required format (i.e. written or visual materials) as well as verbally, to enable information flows and informed decision making on communications issues. 
• Media and influencer relationship management: Demonstrates ability to respond to and/or escalate needs of media and influencers within own scope of responsibility to raise the profile of WFP, build relationships and further organizational aims. 
• Specialized knowledge in communications: Uses sound theoretical and practical knowledge of communications concepts and tools to generate or facilitate the production of effective communication materials across various media including social media.
• Communication strategy and planning: Demonstrates sound understanding of WFP communications strategy and effectively implements tailored media and communications plans which support the delivery of the strategy. 
• Socio-political context: Demonstrates deep understanding of the multilateral/interagency environment and the dynamics in which WFP operates which influence approach to working, policy development and decision making.

LANGUAGES: Fluency in English and Arabic languages.