Finance Communication Officer

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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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).

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Type of assignment: FELLOWSHIP
• Country of assignment: Egypt
• City of assignment: Cairo
• Hiring Unit: Finance Unit
• Supervisor: Regional Finance Officer
• Working arrangement: In person or remote
• Duration of assignment: 6 12 months
• Expected Starting Date: Summer 2025

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Produce graphic materials for Finance Unit.
2. Produce and edit photographic/video material.
3. Produce the graphic design of brochures reports and other documentation.
4. Assist in the planning and execution of the Finance Unit communication campaigns.
5. Produce stories on the activities carried by Finance in RBC.
6. Assist in the production of the Finance Unit weekly newsletter.
7. Disseminate contents related to the referred areas throughout the Country Offices at RBC region.
8. Perform other related duties as required depending on the knowledge and training received.
9. Liaise with Corporate WFP Communications for internal and external communication to ensure alignment with corporate communication best practices.
10. Prepare scripts messages/key messaging speeches presentation slides and other communications material to assist management with internal and external meetings secure buy in and to ensure concise strategic and accurate messaging is aligned with Finance rules when appropriate.
11. Ensure all-inclusive and engaging approach and communications best practices and regional lessons learned are utilized.
12. Successfully onboard manage and build the capacity of a Communications to support in the above listed activities & deliverables.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a Masters student or graduate from a recognized university in one of the following areas: Communications Design and other related areas and have interest in finance and humanitarian field
• Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C). Working knowledge of another official UN language (French Spanish Arabic Chinese Russian plus Portuguese) is an asset.

SUPERVISION

Under the direct supervision of Regional Finance Officer

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform weLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars as appropriate.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

At the end of the assignment the Intern should understand the communications strategy and activities of the Finance Unit at the Regional Bureau for Middle East Northern Africa and Eastern Europe (RBC) focusing on highlight the main achievements at regional and corporate level

INFORMATION ON THE COUNTRY OF ASSIGNMENT
Egypt Cairo
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.