Career
Opportunities: Communications Intern-WFP
ABOUT
WFP
The
United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency
fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero
Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child
goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women
and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
JOB
PURPOSE
The
Communications Unit of WFP Tanzania aims to enhance public awareness and
understanding of WFP’s work in the country to both local and international
audiences. It works to improve brand recognition through both conventional and
non-conventional avenues of communication to appeal to as wide an audience as
possible.
KEY
ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
WFP
Tanzania is seeking to recruit an Intern to support its Communications
Unit.Under the general supervision of the Head of Communications, the Intern
will perform the following duties:
Perform
translations from English to Kiswahili and vice versa
Assist
with media events including photography, videography and logistics
Produce
content for print and social media, including Twitter and Facebook
Scan
local newspapers daily for coverage of relevance to WFP
Track
local and international news on issues of relevance
Liaise
with other UN communication officers for joint activities
Respond
to information requests from various sources
Compile
donor and other reports
Manage
and maintain records and databases
Assist
with the dissemination of publications
Assist
with administrative tasks
Travel
up country as needed
STANDARD
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Masters
Degree in Journalisim, Political Science or Mass Communication. Bachelors
Degree in the same areas will be considered if the candidate has rrelevant work
experience
ONLY
applicants currently enrolled in graduate school or have graduated from BA or
MA programme over the last 12 months can apply.
DESIRED
EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Work
experience in journalism or public affairs will be an advantage.
Proven
experience in translation from English and Kiswahili and vice versa
Experience
in writing, editing and proofreading will be an advantage
OTHER
SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Excellent
knowledge and understanding of social media trends. Proven writing and editing
skills (report, creative writing, media) in English and Kiswahili. Photography
and videography skills. Demonstrated working knowledge of Windows computer
applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher). Knowledge of social and
political situation in Tanzania and East African region. Ability to perform
multiple tasks. Good interpersonal skills,team spirit and attention to details.
FUNCTIONAL
CAPABILITIES
Demonstrates
ability to respond media and influencers within own scope of responsibility to
raise the profile of WFP, build relationships and further organisational aims.
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. Exhibits specialised 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.
Shows
awareness of the multilateral/interagency environment and the dynamics in which
WFP operates which informs approach to daily tasks. Demonstrates sound
understanding of WFP communications strategy and effectively implements
tailored media and communications plans which support the delivery of the
strategy.
TERMS
AND CONDITIONS
Interns
receive a monthly stipend from WFP.
WFP is
not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation and related
costs
Open to
Tanzania citizens only.
DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATIONS
The
application deadline is 20th October 2018.
Female
applicants are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has
zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of
HIV/AIDS status.