Communication Officer P3 - Dubai, UAE

Communication Officer P3 - Dubai, UAE

Apply locations Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: JR108161

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5 January 2025-23:59-GMT+04:00 Gulf Standard Time (Dubai)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do. The vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Organizational Context

Global hunger has reached alarming levels in 2022, and WFP, the Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2020, remains dedicated and committed to addressing this global food crisis. The United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) is a network of strategically located hubs established to support humanitarian organizations and the broader international community in responding to emergencies and crises. UNHRD provides essential services such as storage, easy access to critical supplies, and technical assistance.

Job Purpose

To develop, plan and implement communication activities that support redefining UNHRD as a go-to global hub for emergency preparedness and response, trusted by local and international partners for its expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and extensive network. The position will work in the Strategy Cell, reporting to the Partnership Officer P4 (Head of Strategy Cell P4).

Key Accountabilities:

• Proactively support the development of a UNHRD communication strategy and implement it according to the plan, emphasizing its role as a strategic platform for partners to provide the required solutions in emergency response.

• Align communication initiatives with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations, ensuring visibility of initiatives and activities across the different UNHRD hubs, and contributing to enhancing UNHRD's positioning and reputation.

• Evaluate communication campaigns and initiatives, measure their impact, and propose adjustments to the strategy as needed to optimize results and engagement.

• Produce and create compelling communication content (videos, pictures, articles, testimonials, etc. ) tailored to diverse audiences, effectively conveying UNHRD's value proposition and impact.

• Manage distribution channels, including social media platforms, to amplify reach and engagement.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external media professionals and channels to facilitate proactive media coverage of UNHRD initiatives.

• Monitor media coverage and use analytics to measure communication impact, informing continuous improvement strategies. Address reputational risks promptly and effectively when applicable.

• Contribute to the definition of a dynamic social media plan to leverage digital platforms, networks, and partnerships and implement the plan for increased visibility and support of UNHRD's activities.

• Collaborate with resource mobilization teams to align communication efforts with donor priorities and objectives.

• Identify opportunities and emerging practices in media and communication and recommend innovative solutions to enhance communication effectiveness.

• Provide guidance and support to UNHRD senior colleagues with representation roles to ensure alignment and coherence in communication approaches and messaging.

• When required, provide technical expertise and guidance on communication-specific risks and mitigation strategies.

• Assess the current state of branding at each hub, including flags, signage, wall art, and promotional materials. Identify outdated elements that need to be replaced with new standardized designs and products that reflect the current brand identity, in line with corporate requirements.

• Maintain and consolidate a regular exchange within the SCO Division and with CAM and generate and/or facilitate the production of communications content, including text, photos, and videos for use across a range of integrated online platforms, to support WFP global communications activities.

• Collaboration with and aligned on WFP and supply chain messaging and comms strategies.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in supporting the development and implementing of communication strategies, preferably in the humanitarian or international development sector.

• Good understanding of media relations, social media management, and content creation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.

• Proficiency in multimedia content creation (videos, pictures, articles) and distribution channels.

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with media professionals and stakeholders.

• Analytical skills to evaluate communication impact and propose adjustments for optimization.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and guide senior colleagues on communication approaches.

• Fluency (level C) in English language. Knowledge of the language of the duty station (Arabic) is desirable.

• This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.

• The selected candidate will be employed on a limited fixed-term con.