Communication Officer SC 8 at WFP Tanzania

To implement the communications strategy by supporting and delivering a range of communications activities including media relations, social media management, content creation and branding.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Contribute to the implementation of country communications strategy and project communication work plans designed to maintain and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP, as well as support fund raising activities in alignment with overall WFP’s corporate strategies.
• Organise visibility events - including handover ceremonies, agreement signing events - in collaboration with external stakeholders (donors, Government, development partners). For example, launch of the school health and nutrition project, launch of the Cost of Hunger in Africa (COHA) report.
• Write press releases, speeches, key messages and take them through the cycle from draft to final stages.
• Generate donor specific visibility content including, text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of online platforms.
• Provide substantive, specialised support, co-ordination and recommendations to ensure efficient production of video, photo and radio products.
• Develop high quality information products for both print and electronic platforms including newsletters, briefs and fact sheets which describe and promote the work of WFP to targeted audiences.
• Collect audio visual content (photos and video footage) and write human interest stories to showcase WFP’s work to both internal (WFP country, regional and global offices) and external audiences.
• Coordinate with local and international media outlets – print, TV, radio, online, digital to leverage reach and manage a network of media professionals and journalists who can elevate WFP’s brand and reputation.
• Develop engaging social media content for the WFP Tanzania Twitter Account.
• Monitor and analyse traditional and social media to inform the development and/or evaluation of communication activities and strategies.
• Support capacity building of WFP staff on all aspects of communication and provide guidance within area and level of expertise in order to ensure that all activities meet desired standards of consistency, quality and impact.
• Support the implementation of corporate branding and marking plans to ensure consistency in the portrayal of WFP’s visual identity (in publications, signages, etc)
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of a crisis.
• Other as required.

Standard Minimum Academic Qualifications and Desired Experiences:

Education:

University degree in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications with relevant experience in an international organisation.

Experience:

One to three years of postgraduate professional experience is the minimum requirement. Additional years of relevant professional work experience in communications related fields is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent writing skills in English with proven track record of writing capability for communications (examples include press releases, human interest stories, social media content)
• Ability to organise visibility events
• Ability to engage with local media houses and journalists
• Communications skills and techniques in media, social media, campaigns, content production, etc.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and as a part of a team
• Knowledge and familiarity with the political, social and economic context of the Country

Language:

Fluency (level C) in English language; Kiswahili - ability to read, write, converse and conduct translations.

Other:

• Videography
• Graphics design capability

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