Communication Assistant G5

The Communication Assistant G5 supports the creation and dissemination of communication materials to enhance WFP's visibility and reputation in Benin. The role involves content gathering, media relations, event organization, and supporting fundraising activities under the supervision of the Country Director or CO Communications Lead.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely production of various communication products for advocacy purposes in line with the CO communication strategy.
• Gather content of relevant country efforts to develop communication materials for dissemination through social and traditional media channels.
• Support the production of information materials (human interest stories, multimedia products, news releases, factsheets, notes) that meet quality standards.
• Perform specialized communications processes and activities, to support staff in the development, preparation, execution and dissemination of campaigns for target audiences.
• Conduct research, suggest ideas, and provide coordination support to ensure the timely and effective delivery of video/film, photographic and radio projects.
• Manage the storage and distribution of audio/visual materials in accordance with relevant policies.
• Serve as an information focal point, support and/or coordinate media coverage of events to optimize brand building and visibility for WFP in Benin.
• Organize and execute special events (including news conferences, field visits for media), working closely with colleagues, external partners and media, to ensure events are effectively scheduled, publicized and attended.
• Establish and maintain list of media representatives contact and handle media inquiries; 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 guidance, prepare content for use on traditional and social media platforms and networks, and printed materials, to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
• Collect and make available for relevant visibility guidelines per donor/partner.
• Assist in building relations with community-based media (especially community radio stations).
• Support WFP’s engagement with communities, national and local authorities, cooperating partners and UN agencies to build brand awareness; and promote community engagement to ensure that communities and authorities understand WFP’s mission and programmes.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary school education.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible support work experience in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or other related field.
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in French and a Level B in English.

Skills

• Content Creation
• Media Relations
• Event Organization
• Fundraising
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Communications
• Language Proficiency in French
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

French, English