Apply for the Vacancy for Communications Consultant at WFP( WFP – World Food Program) in Germany. WFP is seeking candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. It makes the selection of staff on a competitive basis, and commits to promoting diversity and gender balance

The deadline for the application is 29th November 2020

• Title of Post: Communications Consultant – Scale-Up Enablement
• Unit: Innovation Accelerator, Innovation and Knowledge Management Division (INKA)
• Country: Germany
• Duty Station: Munich
• Initial contract duration: 5 months
• Expected Start Date: 15.12.2020

Responsibilities for Vacancy for Communications Consultant

The candidate will have the following responsibilities

• The Consultant, reporting to the Marketing and Communications Lead, is expected to:
• Similarly, support development & implementation of a yearly communication strategy for the Innovation Accelerator, focusing mainly on the Scale-Up Enablement project portfolio of the Accelerator:
• Also, carry out external communication on innovation and technology; develop and guide corporate and Accelerator-level communications priorities especially as it pertains to the Scale-Up Enablement project portfolio and knowledge sharing;
• Produce and maintain up to date communication material for the Innovation Accelerator, specific to audiences and both online and traditional channels;
• Likewise, liaise and manage press relations for both the Accelerator and Accelerator-supported innovations, as applicable;
• Attract high-potential social innovations from within WFP and external networks through events, PR and digital marketing activities;
• Likewise, review all external communications materials, as aligned with the Head of Innovation Accelerator;
• Also, position the WFP Innovation Accelerator as industry/sector leaders by drafting and editing articles, blogs, press releases to promote Innovation Accelerator.

Qualifications and experience:

Education:

The candidate must have an undergraduate degree; a degree in business, communications or international development preferred.

Experience:

At least 3 years of progressively responsible national and/or international experience in communications, marketing, reporting and/or business-related positions. Experience in innovation is beneficial.

Required soft skills/WFP Competencies:

• Experience in communications within a global organization required.
• Similarly, strong conceptual thinking to develop new communication strategies and coordinate projects.
• Ability to produce high-quality written materials, including graphically-based PowerPoint presentations as well as text documents.
• Also, the ability to interact with leaders and external audiences with maturity and tact.
• Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.
• Similarly, strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines.

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