United Nations Sri Lanka
Together for sustainable Development
Negotiable
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Created Date:
2020-07-22 -
Closing Date:
2020-08-02
Communications Associate (Service Contract) - 1 Position(s)
Communication Assistant
Any District
Male & Female
18 Years to 45 Years
Customer Services Clerks
Telephone Switchboard Operators
Full Time
Contract
Entry Level
Minimum: Graduate
Maximum: Master Degree & Above
Minimum:
Maximum:
3 year(s)
The Communications Associate under the guidance of the Communications Officer, will support WFP’s Country Office in Sri Lanka to perform specialized communication and general administrative processes. The goal is to further WFP’s mission in Saving Lives and Changing Lives by providing support to the Communications Officer in 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. The job holder will work closely with all programme units and in coordination with other partners to raise awareness and build the reputation of WFP in Sri Lanka, including collaborative activities under the broader umbrella of the UN in Sri Lanka.
First University degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or other relevant field or an advanced Diploma with additional years of work experience. Language:
1. Produce written documents including press releases, briefing notes, talking points, fact sheets, reports, human interest stories etc to meet expected quality standards of senior management; 2. Develop visual material including creating basic videos, obtaining/ editing photographs and designing social media posts, brochures, posters and other visibility pieces. 3. Perform general administrative processes and activities, to support staff in the development, preparation, execution and dissemination of communication campaigns for target audiences; 4. Suggest ideas to enhance WFP image, publicize activities and enhance donor visibility and provide coordination support to ensure the timely and effective delivery of video/film, photographic and written publications. 5. Collate information for monitoring campaigns to evaluate performance and report lessons learnt; 6. Ensure smooth functioning of WFP social media accounts by publishing posts according to a pre-planned content calendar, which supports WFP’s objective of creating publicity for its activities, enhancing donor visibility and engaging with stakeholders; 7. Serve as an information focal point, organise and execute special events and support/ coordinate media coverage, with timely follow up to optimise publicity of WFP’s activities; 8. Monitor traditional and digital media and report relevant information to senior staff and other stakeholders to inform the development and/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies; 9. Manage updates of external communication repositories, including WFP website, and manage and update internal records and databases and the storage of audio/visual materials, ensuring information is accurate, organised and available for others to access; 10. Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the media, in order to provide an aligned, coherent service, enhance visibility for WFP and identify opportunities to collaborate/integrate processes and activities; 11. Provide support for the Communications Officer across communications duties, as assigned;
Basic graphic design skills • Good computer skills
Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English language and a minimum of intermediate level knowledge in local language/s.
Application Link: https://unjobs.org/duty_stations/sri-lanka