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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs 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).
This job is based at the World Food Programme (WFP) China Office in Beijing, China. WFP has a unique threefold presence in China, which includes: a Partnership Office presence that develops public and private partnerships for increased resource mobilization; a Country Office presence that implements a Country Strategy Plan supporting Chinaโs High Quality Achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and a Centre of Excellence for Rural Transformation that facilitates impactful, demand-drive South-South and Triangular Cooperation.
The officer will serve as the Head of the Communications and Media Unit, driving visibility and enhancing the impact of WFP's mission in China. This includes strengthening WFP's reputation and positioning through effective internal and external communication. The scope of work includes managing multiple social media platforms, designing, and launching campaigns, as well as localising events and activities highlighting global priorities.
The incumbent will report to the Deputy Director, under the overall direction of the Director, to ensure that the China office communications activities serve WFP needs in the country of assignment, taking into consideration the overall communications plan and WFP's corporate communications goals.The Head of Communications and Media will develop and implement WFP Chinaโs Communications and Media Strategy, in alignment with WFP global corporate strategy and priorities. The officer will be responsible to develop key messaging in multiple formats on WFPโs work and impact, as well as building advocacy through creating cause awareness to garner support from partners and stakeholders to keep food security and nutrition a priority. The Officer will lead, motivate and supervise of team of technical communications associates.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
1. Develop and implement country specific communication work plans designed to maintain and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP, as well as support fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with overall communications and WFP strategies.
2. Design communications campaigns and multiple media products through good research, analysis of assigned area of work and timely preparation and distribution of information products to target audience(s). Build partnerships with media companies, creative agencies, Goodwill Ambassadors, and social media influencers to increase the impact of WFPโs brand-building and fundraising efforts.
3. Maintain a contact list of journalist