Vacancy title:
Communication Assistant, SC 5

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Media, Communications & Writing]

Jobs at:
WFP

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 10 2025

Duty Station:
Tanzania | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To perform general administrative and some specialised communications processes that support the creation of communications content and the delivery of communications services aimed at maintaining and enhancing WFP’s visibility and reputation and supporting fundraising activities.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• 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 obtaining guidance as required, 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.

Desired Experience for entry into the role:

• Has demonstrated an ability to perform routine communication techniques and activities in line with WFPs operating standards through day to day work
• Has supported in providing ad-hoc guidance to new staff members

Standard Minimum Academic Qualifications:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

General Service (Field): Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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