Consultant Communications

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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.

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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).

 We are currently seeking to fill a consultancy under the Talent Acquisition & Deployment Branch of the Human Resources Division. This position will report to our Headquarters in Rome, Italy. This position will also work in close coordination with the Communications, Advocacy and Marketing Division (CAM).

The Talent Acquisition & Deployment Branch is a key partner in the achievement of WFP's strategic operational objectives through the effective recruitment and deployment of staff members.

Communications, engagement and design are essential aspects of our teams that ensures our initiatives are effectively communicated to our highly diverse colleagues around the world and to achieve a high level of engagement. User Experience/User Interface would be an excellent skill to have as digital, virtual communications and interaction with our branch is critical, given the new remote working environment and the geographically dispersed workforce.

The selected candidate will be contributing to the unit, focusing on stakeholder engagement through communication and design with the following key duties:

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Develop communications and engagement strategies for the branch, including key messaging, stakeholder analyses, implementation timelines, and engagement products.

2.In close collaboration with the teams, design front-end guidelines and toolkits for staff and other stakeholders involved in the recruitment and deployment process, improving understanding, engagement and user experience through clear communication and branding.

3.Develop and update new and existing communications – emails, FAQ docs, WFPGo pages, presentations, multimedia video tutorials (including visual storytelling) and other communications products required.

4.In close collaboration with a team of developers, contribute to the UI/UX design and development of new tools, user interfaces and the visual improvement of the in-house technology platforms.

5.Propose innovative and creative solutions to enhance communication initiatives managed by the teams.

6.Remain abreast of WFP's corporate communications and branding guidelines, while incorporating the latest design

concepts.

7.Contribute to additional initiatives and/or campaigns managed by the Branch.

8.Contribute to automation efforts of HR processes. This includes proposing new interface solutions, mock-up sand workflows to improve user experience of web applications in the branch as well as supporting initiatives such as HCM as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

•FIT Pool communications plan, implementation calendar, and planned communication products

•Ad hoc communication products for HRMTM teams (General Service, Talent Acquisition, Job Evaluation, Young Talent, Reassignment)

•Global HRMTM communication products

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education

University degree in Communication, Social Sciences or technology related studies such Graphic Design or Visual Communications;

Experience

•Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience

•Experience in helping draft the structure and organise the content to develop and produce high-quality written materials, including engagement strategies, graphically based presentations as well as text documents

•Experience in designing communication materials and providing support on technology related projects

•Experience in UX and UI digital products

Knowledge & Skills:

•Excellent communication and presentation skills;

•Highly developed contemporary design skills, demonstrated in your portfolio of recent work;

•Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud products: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc;

•Proficiency with Figma / FigJam platform

•Proficiency with Microsoft Office;

•Strong conceptual thinking to develop new communication strategies and coordinate projects.

•Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.

•Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully and to work to tight deadlines.

•Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy, while willing to receive constructive feedback

•Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme.

Languages:

• English Level C and preferable knowledge of another UN language

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: 

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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.