Communications Officer

World Food Programme (WFP) Tanzania is recruiting a Communications Officer.  The position is based at the Country Office in Dar es Salaam and reports to the Head of the Communications, Marketing and Advocacy/Partnerships Unit. The Unit plays a critical role in highlighting the WFP’s work, both internally and externally, in alignment with the goals and objectives in WFP’s Country Strategic Plan (2022-27). 

To implement the communications strategy by supporting and delivering a range of communications activities including media relations, social media management, content creation and branding.

• Contribute to the implementation of country communications strategy and project communication work plans designed to maintain and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP, as well as support fund raising activities in alignment with overall WFP’s corporate strategies.
• Develop high quality information products for both print and electronic platforms including newsletters, briefs and fact sheets which describe and promote the work of WFP to targeted audiences.
• Collect audio visual content (photos and video footage) and write human interest stories to showcase WFP’s work to both internal (WFP country, regional and global offices) and external audiences.
• Provide substantive, specialised support, co-ordination and recommendations to ensure efficient production of video, photo and radio products.
• Generate donor specific visibility content including, text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of online platforms.
• Write press releases, speeches, key messages and take them through the cycle from draft to final stages.
• Organise visibility events (including handover ceremonies, agreement signing events) in collaboration with external stakeholders (donors, Government, development partners).
• Coordinate with local and international media outlets – print, TV, radio, online, digital to leverage reach and manage a network of media professionals and journalists who can elevate WFP’s brand and reputation.
• Develop engaging social media content and manage the WFP Twitter Account.
• Monitor and analyse traditional and social media to inform the development and/or evaluation of communication activities and strategies.
• Support capacity building of WFP staff on all aspects of communication and provide guidance within area and level of expertise in order to ensure that all activities meet desired standards of consistency, quality and impact.
• Support the implementation of corporate branding and marking plans to ensure consistency in the portrayal of WFP’s visual identity (in publications, signages, etc).
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of a crisis.
• Other as required.

Source: https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/job/Dar-es-Salaam-Tanzania-The-United-Rep/Communications-Officer_JR106651