Deadline: 20 October, 2021
Location: Windhoek, Namibia
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Communications Assistant.
WFP works to ensure that the most vulnerable populations, especially women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
Responsibilities
- Provide coordination, administrative and specialised services, to support staff in the development, preparation and execution of communications campaigns for target audiences
- Monitor and coordinate materials, schedules, facilities and clearances, and provide support for special events, and video/film, photographic and radio projects
- Conduct clearly defined research and prepare reports and provide data that enables informed decision making
- Monitor traditional and social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies
- Under clear guidance, prepare content for traditional and social media platforms and networks, and printed materials, to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages and standards
- Distribute communications guidelines for WFP staff to refer to when creating content
- Manage and maintain records and databases, such as journalist and media outlet contact lists, to ensure the information is accurate, organised and readily available for others to access
- Respond to a variety of queries and requests for support, following standard processes, and obtain required guidance to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries
- Liaise with WFP staff and the media in a timely manner to support aligned activities and an effective approach to communications within WFP
Requirements
- Secondary school education
- Post-secondary certificate in a related functional area (desirable)
- Four years, minimum, of experience in media and communications
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in English
- Fluency in the local languages used in Namibia (desirable)
To apply and for more information, click here.
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