WFP Communications Associate Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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WFP Communications Associate Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

WFP Uganda looking for “Communications Associate”.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 19th May 2024.

The World Food Programme is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, the largest one focused on hunger and food security, and the largest provider of school meals. Founded in 1961, it is headquartered in Rome and has offices in 80 countries.

The WFP has published a job vacancy announcement on 06th May 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Communications Associate to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Key Accountabilities

Produce content for social media channels including engaging text, photos and videos content for use across a range of integrated platforms.
Develop, package and disseminate multimedia success stories highlighting donor’s support in Uganda. This will involve the production of social media assets to be disseminated in WFP Uganda, Regional and Global Offices Channels.
Design and implement specific thematic communication campaigns to generate greater awareness around key issues related to WFP’s mandate.
Facilitate public events in a timely manner for WFP’s major events such as international days.
Travel regularly (or liaise with field colleagues and contractors) to support multimedia production and donor’s recognition of WFP’s activities.
Produce and review fact sheets and operational briefs.
Any other duties as determined by supervisor.

Eligibility Criteria

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, or in a related academic field from a recognized Academic Institution.

Desired Experiences for Entry into The Role:

At least six years of professional work experience in a relevant role
Has demonstrated a sound understanding of WFP communication techniques and activities, as well as awareness of the socio-political context in which WFP operates.
Has demonstrated sound understanding of traditional and new media terrain and understands how to utilize opportunities to improve WFP’s reputation and visibility.
Has demonstrated excellent understanding of key policies necessary for reaching Zero Hunger and insight into how to produce powerful content and carry out impactful campaigns in support of the same.
Has experience running social media for an international organization.
Has experience providing training and mentorship for staff in communication skills and the agility to adapt style according to the team’s training needs.
Has experience producing multimedia content for humanitarian and/or international development campaigns and knowledge of the latest and most effective design, photo and video editing software.

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