Reporting and Communications Officer Job at WFP

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Description;

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.

Provide technical advice, governance, and oversight to functional units on the reporting and communications guidance into established systems to drive the quality, consistency, and standardization of information management and performance reporting/communications across WFP.
Collate relevant information and data from media and local internal and external sources to facilitate and maximize the exchange of information and data flow between functional area networks in WFP, to provide operational awareness and understanding of events that may have operational impact.
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).
Suggest opportunities to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities.
Update the Communication Strategy.
Other as required.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Media and Influencer Relationship Management Demonstrates ability to formulate and maintain strong relationships with key media and influencers. Leads in implementing identified strategy to raise the profile of WFP, build relationships and further organisational aims.
Media and Communication Expertise Provides guidance to team members in facilitating open and informative verbal and written communication between media and influencers. Directs a team in the preparation of tailored written reports, presentations materials.
Specialised Knowledge in Communications Uses sound theoretical knowledge of communications concepts to generate or facilitate the generation of effective communication materials across various media. Applies this to define work plans aligned to identified areas of WFP’s communications strategy.

Sociopolitical Contextual Understanding Demonstrates deep understanding of the multilateral/interagency environment and the dynamics in which WFP operates which influences approach to working, policy development and decision making.

Communication Strategy and Planning Applies advanced understanding of WFP communications strategy and best practice to effectively develop strategies to engage with media and other significant external stakeholders within area of responsibility. Oversees implementation, providing recommendations for improvement.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
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DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Five (5) years or more of professional experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including substantive analysis and report writing skills.
Ability to deliver results through planning and organizing own activities effectively.
Ability to successfully manage multiple analysis and reporting requests in a deadline-driven environment.
Willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to liaise effectively with representatives from the international community, local and international media, governments, private sector, civil society, academia, and other relevant actors, when required.
Excellent cross-group collaboration skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.