• Collect content, suggest ideas and provide coordination support to ensure the timely and effective delivery of video/film, photographic and radio projects. Manage the storage and distribution of audio/visual materials in accordance with relevant policies.
• Lead on the production of policy position papers, programme briefs and other material to influence key policies, and support Country Office senior management communication with donors and government. At times this will include conducting own research and policy analysis.
• Give communications support to staff in the development, preparation, execution, and dissemination of campaigns for target audiences in line with the WFP Uganda Campaigns, Advocacy, and Marketing strategy.
• Lead in the implementation of the Country Office’s social media strategy, running and monitoring social media platforms and ensuring WFP Uganda content engages its target audiences.
• Organise and execute special events, working closely with colleagues, external partners and media, to ensure events are effectively scheduled, publicized and attended.
• Distribute and promote communications guidelines for WFP staff to refer to when creating content, providing bespoke training on the same as required/requested by different technical units and field offices.
• Provide basic design and content production support.
• Strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in order to provide an aligned, coherent service, and to identify opportunities to collaborate/integrate processes and activities.
• Any other roles as may be necessary for the smooth running of WFP communications and campaigns.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• At least five years of professional work experience in a relevant role
• Has demonstrated a sound understanding of WFP communication techniques and activities, as well as awareness of the socio-political context in which WFP operates.
• Has demonstrated sound understanding of traditional and new media terrain and understands how to utilize opportunities to improve WFP’s reputation and visibility.
• Has demonstrated excellent understanding of key policies necessary for reaching Zero Hunger and insight into how to produce powerful content and carry out impactful campaigns in support of the same.
• Has experience running social media for an international organization.
• Has experience providing training and mentorship for staff in communication skills and the agility to adapt style according to the team’s training needs.
• Has experience producing multimedia content for humanitarian and/or international development campaigns and knowledge of the latest and most effective design, photo and video editing software.