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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).
JOB TITLE:
Communications Officer (Graphic Design Focus)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: WAE Consultant
UNIT/DIVISION: Office of Internal Audit - OIGA
DUTY STATION (City, Country): HQ Rome, Italy (work remotely from your personal address)
DURATION: From January to December 2025 - 150 working days
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency fighting hunger. WFP reaches more than 80 million people every day - delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with smallholder farmers, communities and governments to improve nutrition and build resilience.
The mandate of the Office of Internal Audit (OIGA) is to provide the Executive Director, through the Inspector General, with independent and objective assurance, in addition to consulting services designed to improve WFP's operations; and to help WFP accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and suggest improvements to the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
OIGA performs two primary types of reviews - audit and advisory services. OIGA reports are publicly disclosed, which benefit the auditee and other entities in and outside WFP. More information here:
OIGA is seeking to strengthen its profile both internally and externally and as such, requires a strong communications presence. Reporting to the Director, the Communications Officer (Graphic Design Focus) will contribute to developing communication products and outreach in line with OIGA Strategy.
The consultant will be involved in a wide range of communications initiatives, among those indicated below, and is expected to exercise a high degree of independence and be a self-starter on new initiatives. The Consultant will report to the Director of Internal Audit, and will work in close coordination with the Internal Audit Manager in charge of Communication and with the Communications, Advocacy and Marketing Division as needed.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Work on an analysis of OIGA internal and external communication tools and channels for OIGAto highlight and showcase the diverse work of the function, results and insights, in line withOIGA Strategy, WFP's corporate communications strategy and donor visibility requirements asnecessary.
2.Support in establishing OIGA quality stamp and visual identity in line with WFP corporate one,generating visually appealing products and visualising data and evidence in innovative andengaging ways: (i) work on the design and dissemination of OIGA Templates, enabling colleaguesto access and easily manipulate content and product types, convening sessions to support aconsistent use of template design and branding approach; (ii) lead on the graphic design andbranding for OIGA communications content and products; (iii) lead the design and timelydelivery of product and presentation material for special events, including posters, PPTs, slidedecks.
3.Prepare timely and accurate communications products - including multimedia items, articles,profiles, newsletters, reports, factsheets, presentations and videos as needed - that effectivelyconvey the desired message to targeted audience (Leadership Group, Oversight and Policy Committee, regional meetings, interaction with Country Directors, staff, donors, cross-functional working groups, etc.).
Support in the clearance of OIGA communications products, to ensure that