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ABOUT WFP

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).

  External/Internal Vacancy Announcement
  
  No. WFP/GHA/ACCA/CO/JUL/2025

  COMMUNICATION, PARTNERSHIP & REPORTING OFFICER

  The office of the United Nations World Food Programme invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below.
  
  Job Title : Communications, Partnership & Reporting Officer
  Duration : 1 year (renewable)
  Post Grade : National Officer Grade B
  Duty Station : Accra

  JOB PURPOSE:
  
  To implement the communications plan by supporting and delivering a range of communications activities, providing research and analysis, and prioritizing effectively.

  MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director and the overall supervision of the Country Director, the the Head of Partnership, Communication and Reporting will be responsible for the following duties.

  1. Implement country specific communication work plans designed to maintain and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP, as well as support fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with overall communications and WFP strategies.
  
  2. Proactively contribute to a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling, data/trends analysis and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; ensure partners visibility and that partners conditions are met
  
  3. Contribute to communications through good research, analysis of assigned area of work and timely preparation and distribution of information products to target audience(s).
  
  4. Gather and share partner intelligence (including forecasting), using key information systems (e.g. Salesforce, WINGS, WFPGo).
  
  5. Maintain a contact list of journalists and media outlets and support the flow of news/information about WFP’s work to the media, in order to support regular and appropriate communications.
  
  6. Solicit inputs from other functional entities, Regional Office (RO) and Country Office (CO) on WFP’s programmatic offering that can gain traction with individual partner audiences, conduct analysis and draft quality briefs in support of outreach opportunities.
  
  7.Support the social media plan by developing social media content, and utilizing platforms, networks and partners to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities.
  
  8.Generate donor specific visibility content including, text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of integrated online platforms, in order to support global and country fund raising activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
  
  9. Monitor and analyze traditional and social media to inform the development and/or evaluation of communication activities and strategies.
  
  10. Provide inputs to partnerships strategies, including the development of Partnership Action Plans; Draw up quality partner proposals and reports by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.
  
  11.Guide, supervise and coach more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
  
  12.Support capacity building of WFP staff on all aspects of communication and resource mobilization, provides advice and guidance within area and level of expertise, in order to ensure that all activities meet desired standards of consistency, quality and impact. For example, the design and review of training materials.
  
  13. Collate outreach data and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reports; support communications activities that enable informed decision making and ensures consistency of information presented to the media and other stakeholders.
  
  14. Manage fund raising cycle including concept note/proposal development processes in collaboration with the Programme teams to ensure that they are properly coordinated and consistent with internal programmes priorities, cross-cutting issues, donors priorities and requirements.
  
  15. Organize high level monitoring field visits/events for government and development partners.
  
  16 Manage a comprehensive database of donors and sub-grantees to facilitate tracking of partnerships and outreach to potential partners Liaise and interact with WFP staff and external counterparts to support aligned activities and a coherent approach to communications within WFP.
  
  17. Perform any other duty(ies) as required

  MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
  
  Advanced University 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

  DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
  
  1. A minimum of 3 years postgraduate professional progressive experience in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or related.
  
  2. Has gained experience in utilizing specialist communications techniques to enhance functional outputs.
  
  3. Has provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members within area of expertise

  LANGUAGE: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

  How to apply:
  
  Applicants should submit their applications and CV stating 3 references online to: www1.wfp.org/careers/job.openings and follow the steps.

  Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply
  
  People living with disability are also encouraged to apply
  
  Only shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted.

  NOTE
  
  WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
  WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties.
  Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.

  External/Internal Vacancy Announcement

  No. WFP/GHA/ACCA/CO/JUL/2025

  COMMUNICATION, PARTNERSHIP & REPORTING OFFICER

  The office of the United Nations World Food Programme invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below.

  Job Title : Communications, Partnership & Reporting Officer

  Duration : 1 year (renewable)

  Post Grade : National Officer Grade B

  Duty Station : Accra

  JOB PURPOSE:

  To implement the communications plan by supporting and delivering a range of communications activities, providing research and analysis, and prioritizing effectively.

  MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director and the overall supervision of the Country Director, the the Head of Partnership, Communication and Reporting will be responsible for the following duties.

  1. Implement country specific communication work plans designed to maintain and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP, as well as support fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with overall communications and WFP strategies.

  2. Proactively contribute to a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling, data/trends analysis and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; ensure partners visibility and that partners conditions are met

  3. Contribute to communications through good research, analysis of assigned area of work and timely preparation and distribution of information products to target audience(s).

  4. Gather and share partner intelligence (including forecasting), using key information systems (e.g. Salesforce, WINGS, WFPGo).

  5. Maintain a contact list of journalists and media outlets and support the flow of news/information about WFP’s work to the media, in order to support regular and appropriate communications.

  6. Solicit inputs from other functional entities, Regional Office (RO) and Country Office (CO) on WFP’s programmatic offering that can gain traction with individual partner audiences, conduct analysis and draft quality briefs in support of outreach opportunities.

  7.Support the social media plan by developing social media content, and utilizing platforms, networks and partners to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities.

  8.Generate donor specific visibility content including, text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of integrated online platforms, in order to support global and country fund raising activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.

  9. Monitor and analyze traditional and social media to inform the development and/or evaluation of communication activities and strategies.

  10. Provide inputs to partnerships strategies, including the development of Partnership Action Plans; Draw up quality partner proposals and reports by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.

  11.Guide, supervise and coach more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.

  12.Support capacity building of WFP staff on all aspects of communication and resource mobilization, provides advice and guidance within area and level of expertise, in order to ensure that all activities meet desired standards of consistency, quality and impact. For example, the design and review of training materials.

  📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

  13. Collate outreach data and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reports; support communications activities that enable informed decision making and ensures consistency of information presented to the media and other stakeholders.

  14. Manage fund raising cycle including concept note/proposal development processes in collaboration with the Programme teams to ensure that they are properly coordinated and consistent with internal programmes priorities, cross-cutting issues, donors priorities and requirements.

  15. Organize high level monitoring field visits/events for government and development partners.

  16 Manage a comprehensive database of donors and sub-grantees to facilitate tracking of partnerships and outreach to potential partners Liaise and interact with WFP staff and external counterparts to support aligned activities and a coherent approach to communications within WFP.

  17. Perform any other duty(ies) as required

  MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  Advanced University 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

  DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

  1. A minimum of 3 years postgraduate professional progressive experience in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or related.

  2. Has gained experience in utilizing specialist communications techniques to enhance functional outputs.

  3. Has provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members within area of expertise

  LANGUAGE: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

  How to apply:

  Applicants should submit their applications and CV stating 3 references online to: www1.wfp.org/careers/job.openings and follow the steps.

  Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply

  People living with disability are also encouraged to apply

  Only shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted.

  NOTE

  • WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
  • WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties.
  • Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.

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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

    • Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

    • 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.