Communications Consultant

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

CONSULTANT NAME: Alexis Masciarelli
JOB TITLE: Communications Consultant
TYPE OF CONTRACT: WAE contract – 65 working days
UNIT/DIVISION: COM
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Remote
DURATION: EOD: 01 July 2026 – NTE: 30 September 20-26
 

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Global Media, the Consultant will
provide structured communications surge capacity to Country Offices and Regional
Bureaux during emergencies and other critical operational gaps, to ensure continuity of
essential communications functions during rapid scale-ups and staffing constraints. The
role focuses on short-term surge support, including media relations and spokesperson
support; drafting and editing news releases and other materials; gathering multimedia
content at field level; and providing guidance and messaging materials.
 

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Media Relations
• Monitor and analyse traditional and social media to inform the development and
evaluation of communication activities and strategies.
• Build relationships with international and local media covering issues of relevance
to WFP Regional Offices and Country Offices.
• Draft and translate news releases; write feature articles, briefing notes and
backgrounders; arrange interviews; and organise media trips and news
conferences.
• Respond to emergencies, when requested, by deploying rapidly to a country or
region and preparing information for public release on WFP operations and
activities, as well as all required materials for internal and external use, particularly
multimedia content.
Content Production Support
• Support offices in producing, or outsourcing the production of, compelling content,
including photos, videos and audio, for use across a range of integrated online
platforms and media to support positioning, brand building, and demonstrate the
impact of WFP’s work for fundraising activities.
• Edit and translate content for publication on WFP digital platforms.
Strategic Communications
• Provide advice to senior management to ensure consistent, high-quality
communications that deliver the desired impact.
• Build effective internal and external collaborations and partnerships to align activities
and ensure a coherent approach to communications.
• Perform other related functions as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
• Communication products developed and/or quality-assured for assigned surge
operations, as requested by the supervisor.
• Rapid communications support delivered to emergency or gap-response contexts,
including public information, media and visibility materials.
• Media engagement and spokesperson support provided for assigned offices, including
preparation of key messages, briefing materials and press products.
• Multimedia and digital content packages produced, coordinated or edited for
publication across WFP platforms.
• Strategic communications guidance provided to ensure coherence, quality and
alignment with WFP corporate messaging.
• End-of-assignment report submitted summarising outputs delivered and support
provided.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, international
development, entrepreneurship, business, or another relevant field, or
relevant work experience in emergency operations.
Experience: At least 8 years of progressively responsible, relevant experience,
preferably in communications.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Collaborative and able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels
and across different cultures, while acting with credibility and
diplomacy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to
plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, manage
competing priorities successfully, and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong drive, self-motivated, and able to work with a high degree of
autonomy.
• Willingness and ability to travel in difficult terrain with minimal
amenities.
• Strong commitment and motivation to contribute to the aims of the
United Nations World Food Programme.
Languages: Fluency in English is required. Fluency (level C) in French is mandatory.
An excellent knowledge of Spanish is desirable.
 

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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