DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
15 December 2024-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)
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The World Food Programme is the world’s 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 WFP's 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).
- Position Title: Social Media Content Creator
- Contract type: Fixed Term
- Grade: G5
- Contract: 1 year - Renewable
Job Description:
WFP Regional Office in Cairo (RBC) Communications unit needs to hire a content producer to produce content for WFP’s regional social media. The successful candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to develop engaging social media content.
DELIVERABLES
- Produce and disseminate social media content in English and Arabic daily across regional social media accounts.
- Generate on-brand high-quality multimedia assets for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Write, produce, and edit compelling, on-brand, high-quality multimedia content (posts, videos, images) for all social media platforms to best engage target audiences, build brand awareness, and convert and retain followers.
- Translate and edit all copy for social media incorporating the WFP voice and style.
- Write and edit platform-specific copy for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
- Set and implement social media campaigns to align with communication strategies.
- Determine areas of opportunity, identify trends, and champion new ideas around creative formats, tools, and tracking.
- Researching social media trends and best practices and informing management of changes that are relevant to WFP’s marketing activities.
- Implementing strategies to encourage engagement and grow our community.
- Build social media calendars and publish content daily.
- Monitor and participate in relevant conversations.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: University degree in marketing, broadcasting communication, or any other related field.
Experience:
- Overall 5 years of total experience including at least 2 years of experience in content creation.
- Previous experience with international non-profit organizations is an asset.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proven work experience in social media
- Good understanding of social media KPIs
- Expertise in multiple social media platforms
- Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)
- Ability to write compelling social media copy
- Ability to grasp future trends in digital technologies and act proactively
- Excellent communication skills
- Multitasking and analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Work independently, as well as part of a team, to establish project deliverables
Language: Fluency in both oral and written English and Arabic languages.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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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.
