ABOUT WFP WESTERN AFRICA REGIONAL BUREAU (RBD)

The WFP West Africa region extends from Mauritania to Chad and along the coast from Cameroon to Senegal. It consists of 19 countries; Benin Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Regional Bureau for West & Central Africa (RBD) is based in Dakar and provides strategic guidance, technical support, and direction to country operations in these countries.

The Communications Advocacy and Marketing Unit at the Regional Bureau of Western Africa (RBD) is implementing specific communications and/or advocacy plans, particularly coordinating and managing multimedia and digital content production and deliberate media engagement from RBD to advance engagement with partners and create a favourable environment for fundraising as well as political support and involvement.

In Western Africa Regional Bureau in Dakar, Senegal, a Senior Regional Communications and Advocacy Officer provides leadership and strategic guidance to the Communication Advocacy and Marketing team. To further strengthen this team, WFP RBD is seeking to build a roster of Communication Consultants (Media & Digital Communication) who provide roving support to the Country Offices (COs) in terms of digital content gathering and planning, to enable the COs and RBD achieve objectives. The support will involve media outreaches at regional level, photography, videography, storytelling, and social media and will include training sessions as part of the activities.

The consultants may also be deployed at the regional or mainly country level when opportunities become available. The Communication Consultant (Media & Digital Communication) provides roving support to the Country Offices (COs) in terms of digital content gathering and planning, to enable the COs and RBD achieve objectives. The support would involve media outreaches at regional level, photography, videography, storytelling, and social media. The consultant will spend dedicated periods of time in each office and include training sessions as part of the activity.

In order to expand its over-sight function to WFP operations, WFP RBD is seeking to build a roster of consultants ready to be deployed at the regional or mainly country level when opportunities become available.

PURPOSE OF THE ROSTER

This call for the roster is published to give an opportunity to applicants to express interest in being part of this roster to undertake the key accountabilities listed below when the opportunities arise.

This vacancy announcement is not related to any current open position. However, all applications received will be reviewed and will be subject to a selection process to assess the relevant professional experience and qualifications of the candidates.

A Communication Consultant (Media & Digital Communication) would be responsible for the Key accountabilities listed below.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Contribute to communications through good research, analysis of assigned area of work and timely preparation and distribution of information products to target audience(s).
2. Support Regional Communications Lead in relations with media in the region by supporting the developments of communication strategies, drafting and issuing news releases, serving as editor and reviewer of media messages and news releases from countries in the region. Pitch stories to outlets and expand the network of regional and international media contacts.
3. Coordinate TV production with TV5 and Groupe Raceco.
4. Maintain a contact list of journalists and media outlets and support the flow of news/information about WFP’s work to the media, in order to support regular and appropriate communications.
5. Generate targeted content including, text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of integrated online platforms, in order to support global and country fund-raising activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
6. Support the social media plan by developing social media content, and utilising platforms, networks and partners to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities.
7. Support Country Offices through content gathering missions, organise production training sessions on writing for the web, photography and using social media – on the ground and remotely.
8. Serve as back up to Global French Communications Lead and Digital Communications Specialist
9. Any other duties as determined by supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Advanced university degree (recognized by https://www.whed.net/home.php) in communications, journalism, visual arts, public relations or First University degree in the same disciplines with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training.

Should you not find your university degree in this link kindly note that it will be your responsibility to obtain a formal letter from your Ministry of Education stating their recognition of the university and degree.

Experience:

The minimum requirement for professional-level experience is as follows:

Level I Consultancy: three (3) years of relevant progressively responsible professional post-graduate experience in journalism, media, and communications or any other related fields.

Level II Consultancy: five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant progressively responsible professional post-graduate experience in journalism, media, communications or any other related fields.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in both written and spoken English and French.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Keen knowledge of storytelling and understanding diverse audiences and approaches to reaching them.
• Demonstrated experience in developing original stories, short form video clips and multimedia products that are shared through social media.
• Ability to operate latest equipment to deliver photographs and multimedia content according to the specified quality and technical requirements.
• Experience with utilizing the latest technology cameras and visual equipment.
• Proven skills operating video production and editing equipment

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 March 2023

How to apply

WFP Value Proposition

• Meaningful and impactful careers – Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
• Continuous learning and training – We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers.
• Multicultural and stimulating working environment – We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger.

To apply to this roster, please click the link below:

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=330956&company=C0000168410P

OR visit our career website www.wfp.org/careers

Please note:

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.