UNV Communications Associate

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.

Assignment context

The UNV Communications associate will be a key member of the World Food Programme’s APARO regional outpost based in Bangkok. He/she will support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of communication visibility through digital communication platforms. The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Regional Head of Communications to strengthen the Region’s digital presence and engagement.

Task description

• Content production
  • Support the development of campaigns and video content for Twitter and other platforms coordinating the sourcing of content from such as videos clips, images, and footage about WFP’s work in the region from Country Offices.
  • Experience in content production and using editing tools such as Canva, Wochit, and other graphic design and publishing tools and exploring new tools and techniques, including Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make content more interactive and engaging.
  • Support development of social media campaigns around UN international days, assisting with production of campaign concept notes and multimedia materials.
• Video production
  • Draft video scripts according to WFP’s priorities and produce text and multimedia products, including photo stories, data visualizations, social media posts, and undertake extensive multilingual content and audience research to compile relevant information that optimize impactful story telling.
  • Produce 1-minute, 2-minute videos for Senior Management and other units in the region ready to post on social media platforms.
  • Proficiency in graphic design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; video editing software such as Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
• Media Monitoring and reporting
  • Monitor and analyze media for current events, public opinion, press coverage, related to the WFP’s mandates and operations in the region, as well as other issues relevant to WFP brand and positioning.
  • Identify and assess potential reputation and risk issues related to communications across digital platforms and suggest corrective actions to the head of regional communications.
  • Produce regular social media analytics reports.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the regional head of communications.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations, International Relations, Public Relations, Development, Public Policy, Humanitarian Affairs, Business or other relevant fields.

Required experience:

Demonstrated interest in:

• Communication
• Crisis and emergency response
• Development programmes

Language skills

Fluent in English

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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