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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 and 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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website:  and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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 the 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).

CONSULTANT's NAME: Elizabeth Bryant
JOB TITLE: Senior Writer Consultant
TYPE OF CONTRACT: When Actually Employed – 4 days/week (190 W/D)
UNIT/DIVISION: Communications and Media Office, COM
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Rome HQ, Italy
DURATION: 11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Reporting to the Editorial Writer in COM, the Senior Writer will be responsible for producing relevant, high-quality content that highlights WFP's added value and resonates with the news agenda, key dates and relevant off- and online conversations.
The production of stories and editorial content is a key component to efforts to position WFP vis-à-vis key external audiences, including, but not limited to, donors.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for researching and writing engaging news stories, short-form features, interviews, listicles, how-tos, comment pieces and other content for the corporate website and other platforms as required;

• Accountable for editing copy swiftly and with a high level of accuracy, including meticulous factchecking; Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including senior WFP leadership, and contributors from a variety of backgrounds in WFP's country offices, regional bureaus and divisions;

• Strategically guide content production by consolidating and analyzing data about trends and audiences; Responsible for researching and uploading photos as well as writing informative and relevant picture captions; Implement and review web content to ensure it is highly Search Engine Optimized (SEO);

• Identify and execute on in-bound marketing strategy opportunities, such as content placement on external platforms;

• Other editorial tasks as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

• Creation and curation of a body of content to raise the awareness of WFP and amplify advocacy, outreach and fundraising with key strategic audiences;

• Up-to-date content on that adheres to corporate narrative and is aligned with the news agenda and relevant conversations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced University degree in English, English Literature, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, International Relations or other relevant field, or First
University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience: At least eight years of post-graduate professional experience in writing for the media and online content production
Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to communicate and interact with important, high-level stakeholders;

• Keen eye for news, full of ideas, well organized and detail-oriented;

• Team player, able to lead collegiate efforts towards a finished product, and to switch rapidly between different projects in a fast-paced environment;

• Confident with MS Office and CMS's (Drupal preferred), with an ability to quickly learn new technology tools and skills as required.
Languages: Excellent knowledge of English (level C) is required. An intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP's working languages) is a plus.
 

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.