DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS22 January 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)
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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).
JOB TITLE:
Communications Officer (Graphic Design Focus)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: WAE Consultant
UNIT/DIVISION: Office of Internal Audit - OIGA
DUTY STATION (City, Country): HQ Rome, Italy (work remotely from your personal address)
DURATION: From January to December 2025 - 150 working days
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency fighting hunger. WFP reaches more than 80 million people every day - delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with smallholder farmers, communities and governments to improve nutrition and build resilience.
The mandate of the Office of Internal Audit (OIGA) is to provide the Executive Director, through the Inspector General, with independent and objective assurance, in addition to consulting services designed to improve WFP's operations; and to help WFP accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and suggest improvements to the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
OIGA performs two primary types of reviews - audit and advisory services. OIGA reports are publicly disclosed, which benefit the auditee and other entities in and outside WFP. More information here:
www.wfp.org/internal-audit-investigations.
OIGA is seeking to strengthen its profile both internally and externally and as such, requires a strong communications presence. Reporting to the Director, the Communications Officer (Graphic Design Focus) will contribute to developing communication products and outreach in line with OIGA Strategy.
The consultant will be involved in a wide range of communications initiatives, among those indicated below, and is expected to exercise a high degree of independence and be a self-starter on new initiatives. The Consultant will report to the Director of Internal Audit, and will work in close coordination with the Internal Audit Manager in charge of Communication and with the Communications, Advocacy and Marketing Division as needed.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Work on an analysis of OIGA internal and external communication tools and channels for OIGAto highlight and showcase the diverse work of the function, results and insights, in line withOIGA Strategy, WFP's corporate communications strategy and donor visibility requirements asnecessary.
2.Support in establishing OIGA quality stamp and visual identity in line with WFP corporate one,generating visually appealing products and visualising data and evidence in innovative andengaging ways: (i) work on the design and dissemination of OIGA Templates, enabling colleaguesto access and easily manipulate content and product types, convening sessions to support aconsistent use of template design and branding approach; (ii) lead on the graphic design andbranding for OIGA communications content and products; (iii) lead the design and timelydelivery of product and presentation material for special events, including posters, PPTs, slidedecks.
3.Prepare timely and accurate communications products - including multimedia items, articles,profiles, newsletters, reports, factsheets, presentations and videos as needed - that effectivelyconvey the desired message to targeted audience (Leadership Group, Oversight and Policy Committee, regional meetings, interaction with Country Directors, staff, donors, cross-functional working groups, etc.).
Support in the clearance of OIGA communications products, to ensure that any significant piecesof communications or materials produced are to a high standard, reflect well on the division,align with the overall communications strategy and comply with WFP standards and templates.
5.Work with OIGA Internal Audit Manager for Communication in coordinating OIGAcommunication channels and platform management: lead the production and updates of theOIGA information on WFPgo and wfp.org to ensure information is accurate and visuallyappealing, and present ideas for engagement to promote platform activity: WFP Communities,Yammer, newsletter/newsflash etc.
6.Support in monitoring internal and external communications and popular trends to incorporateinternal audit messaging into ongoing conversations as relevant, identifying key moments forproactive communications.
7.Recognize and assess the sensitivity of information obtained and respect the confidential natureof the work in the Office of Internal Audit.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: An internal and external communications review and plan with clear deliverables A clearly recognisable WFP OIGA visual identity that falls within WFP's corporate branding OIGA content well designed, uniformly branded and presented within agreed deadlines to high standards of quality and high levels of accuracy Developed/facilitated/updated webpages and presentations.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
University degree in design, communications, journalism or other relevant field.
Experience:
At least five years of professional experience in an international context, in the field of communications or graphic design.
Knowledge & Skills:
Strong conceptual thinking to develop new communication activities. Excellent analytical skills.
Strong written and visual communication skills: ability to produce high-quality written materials, including graphically-based presentations as well as text documents, and ability to condense and articulate long and complex information into visually and linguistically appealing summary form.
Knowledge of social media platforms, familiarity with web and content management systems.
Experience within a global organization and ability to interact with internal stakeholders and external audiences with maturity and tact. Experience in the humanitarian context and internal audit a plus.
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.
Experience in creating and designing digital assets such as social media posts, blogs, graphics, audio podcasts and videos, a plus.
Languages:
Fluency (C) in oral and written English, knowledge of other UN languages a plus.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
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
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
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.