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Recrutement de 01 unior Communications & Community Support Assistant, SSA5 (Part Time) (172561)

Entreprise: World Food Programme
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: Kenya / Nairobi
Date limite: 2022-09-20

Recrutement de 01 unior Communications & Community Support Assistant, SSA5 (Part Time) (172561)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the frontline humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 83 countries. Around 19,000 people work for the organisation, most of them in remote areas, directly serving the hungry poor.

WFP’s Innovation and Knowledge Management Division combines management consulting, start-up lean thinking with non-profit projects to reduce food insecurity and malnutrition. The division seeks to create value through prioritising and better harnessing innovative ideas, as well as scaling up transformative projects to a global level. WFP has established an Innovation Accelerator, which has been named one of the top 10 innovative companies by FastCompany for operating a real start-up accelerator to disrupt global hunger at the WFP. Recognising WFP’s leadership in innovation for the SDGs, WFP was invited to jointly lead the UN Innovation Network (UNIN) with UNICEF in 2015.

ABOUT UNIN
The UN Innovation Network (UNIN) is an informal, collaborative community of UN innovators interested in sharing their expertise and experiences to promote and advance innovation across the UN System. The network is open to representatives from all UN Entities and seeks to encourage the exchange of knowledge, tools and approaches, strengthen collaboration and leverage partnerships.

UNIN comprises of over 4,000 members from over 70 UN Entities and Departments. External (i.e. non-UN) members of the Network include Governments, other INGO’s, academic institutions and private sector companies. The Innovation Network has members in over 150 countries and regularly engages these through knowledge sharing sessions to introduce innovation trends and how they can contribute to achieving the SDGs.

JOB PURPOSE
In the UN System, UNIN is recognised as a valuable and credible platform for sharing leading practices, foster exchange and scale innovation across the UN System. It supports knowledge sharing and exchange through regular webinars, as well as hosting a website, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube account, and Teams Channel.

Under the supervision of the UNIN Manager and Deputy, the Junior communication and community support will support the identification and sharing of content on these channels, as well as assist in expanding UNIN’s service and information offering overall.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Communications Media Support

Initially support and eventually lead the management of UNIN’s social media accounts
Monitor official UN social media accounts and other online sources and recommend relevant content for social media
Curate UNIN’s online libraries and identify and add relevant content publications, webinars and other assets to UNIN libraries
Monitor relevant innovation challenges and job openings and add them to UNIN’s online presence
Monitor and analyse engagement across UNIN’s online platforms
Support the preparation of publications, such as regular UN Innovation Updates and broader reports
Develop a UNIN photo base with relevant metadata and tags to ensure digital accessibility
Web Support

Manage and update UNIN’s website with new content (based on WebFlow)
Create new website sub-pages to reflect UNIN’s ongoing work and priorities
Support the maintenance and management of UNIN’s membership database (e.g. verification, data cleaning etc)
Event Support

Support UNIN in setting up, scheduling and hosting events, including through
Creating and managing Zoom meetings and webinars
Arranging and leading technical rehearsals
Providing technical support during e-meetings
Analysing meeting data and feedback
Preparing and sending post-event communications
Community Support

Provide overall community management support
Support WFP and UNIN in building a local innovation community in Kenya (in collaboration with the WFP Kenya Innovation office)
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completed secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate or degree in communications, event management, digital learning, community management, public relations or a related discipline is desirable.
Work Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in communication, event planning, community management or related activities. With a relevant post-secondary degree, 2 years of experience.
IT skills: Experience in using online platforms such as MailChimp, Zoom, WebFlow, Airtable and Zapier is strongly desirable
Language: High proficiency in written and spoken English; knowledge of a second UN language is a plus.
Mobility: Willing to travel as needed (not regularly anticipated).
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy
Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures
Strong time management skills with an ability to plan, anticipate requirements and problems, juggle competing priorities, and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality materials
Experience in managing social media accounts and creating engaging content. Experience in graphic and video editing and design is a strong plus.
Experience planning events, including virtual events (experience in planning events in large complex organisations is desirable)
Experience in managing the backend of websites to add, update, modify and tag content where relevant
Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the United Nations, including through leveraging data and innovation
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Media and Communication Expertise Collates accurate and timely information presented in required format (i.e. written or visual materials) as well as verbally, to enable information flows and informed decision making on communications issues.
Specialised Knowledge in Communications Exhibits specalised technical knowledge of communications channels processes, tools and techniques. In immediate area of responsibility, provides support in developing written, visual, audio and multi-media content for communications materials and suggestions for improved communications processes.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
The opening is on part time basis.
The World Food Programme DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
WFP embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that celebrates diversity and inclusivity in all ways.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and merit.
Applicant’s profile MUST match the C.V attached. Any discrepancies between the C.V and the profile will lead to automatic disqualification.
Applications for this position will close at 11.59 (East Africa Time) on 20 September 2022.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
20 September 2022