Communication Assistant

The National Communications Assistant will enhance WFP’s visibility and outreach in Timor-Leste while ensuring that external communications align with WFP’s brand, the country office communication strategy, and the CSP. This will support the Government of Timor-Leste’s nutrition and food security objectives.

Accountabilities responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Officer, the National Communication Assistant will have the following responsibilities:

• Support audience-focused social media content collection and the development of Facebook social media posts in line with WFP’s communication strategy and Facebook targets.
• Support media and outreach activities, including developing media pitches, building relationships with media outlets, and arranging meet-the-press events.
• Support the creation of graphic resources such as infographics, basic images, and videos for posting on social media.
• Manage and document events, capturing engaging photographs and/or videos of programme activities and results.
• Ensure timely translation of interviews and external communications, including media releases, Facebook posts, bulletins, leaflets, and other materials, from English to Tetum and vice-versa.
• Work closely with programme team colleagues to conduct case study interviews, draft human-centred impact stories, and create social media content highlighting WFP’s work.
• Review content on the WFP website, suggest improvements, and draft new content as needed.
• Monitor and report two to three times weekly on social media performance, media mentions, and topics of interest or relevance to the country office team.
• Organize and maintain the image archive, ensuring proper tagging and categorization of photos.
• Organize and maintain the promotional material stock, conducting regular inventories to ensure accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Education:

• High-school diploma. Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Experience:

• Five years of relevant work experience in Timor-Leste with a government, civil society, or private sector organization.
• Experience in photography, particularly event coverage and capturing engaging images.
• Experience in the international arena through direct work with an international institution/organization or interactions with international stakeholders.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in Windows MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Basic knowledge of graphic design software such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, etc.
• Basic knowledge of video editing software such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere, etc.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Tetum is essential. Portuguese and Indonesian desirable.

Source: https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/job/Dili-Timor-Leste/Communication-Assistant—SC5_JR110079