Communications Officer NOA

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

18 November 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden)

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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).

GENERAL INFORMATION
JOB TITLE: Communications Officer - 1 Position
TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Fixed Term NOA
SUPERVISOR: Communications Officer
UNIT/DIVISION: Partnerships and Communications Unit
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen

DURATION: 12 Months

 

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Based in WFP’s Yemen Country Office, the successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative team working at the heart of one of WFP’s most complex and challenging humanitarian operations.

The position reports to the Communications Officer and forms part of the broader Partnerships and Communications Unit, led by the Head of Partnerships and Communications. This integrated structure offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of humanitarian communications, advocacy, donor engagement and resource mobilization.

We are looking for a creative, proactive and motivated communications professional who is passionate about storytelling, amplifying humanitarian impact and making a meaningful contribution to WFP’s mission in Yemen.

The successful candidate will play an active role in bringing WFP’s work to life through compelling stories, engaging content and impactful communications that strengthen the organization's visibility, reputation and positioning, while supporting advocacy and fundraising efforts.

Working closely with colleagues across the Country Office, the candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and opportunities to contribute fresh ideas, develop strong relationships with journalists and media partners, and help translate complex humanitarian realities into powerful and accessible narratives.

The role offers an exciting combination of creativity, strategic thinking, media engagement and analysis, contributing to the implementation of WFP Yemen’s Communications Strategy in alignment with regional priorities and WFP’s global communications objectives.

Above all, this is an opportunity to use communications to make a real difference, giving visibility to the challenges faced by vulnerable communities, showcasing the impact of humanitarian assistance and helping mobilize support for WFP’s work in Yemen.

 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Implement the Yemen Country Office Communications Strategy and associated workplans designed to maintain and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP, as well as support fundraising and donor visibility activities, ensuring alignment with overall communications and WFP strategies.
• Contribute to the regular update and revision of the Communications Strategy.
• Contribute to communication through good research and analysis within assigned areas of work and timely prepare and distribute information products to target audiences.
• Develop and maintain a contact list of local journalists and media outlets and support the flow of news/information about WFP’s work to the media, to support regular and appropriate communications.
• Support the social media plan by developing social media content from gathering to production, editing and publishing, using platforms, networks and partners to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities.
• Support with the creation of donor visibility content including but not limited to, text, photos, videos, audio for use across a range of integrated platforms to support global and country fundraising activities, ensuring compliance with donor conditions and consistency with corporate messages.
• Monitor and analyze traditional and social media to inform the development and/or evaluation of communication activities and strategies.
• Apply discipline and integrity in sharing information internally, acting as a reference point in factchecking and verification in a context where disinformation is omnipresent.
• Coordinate and prepare accurate and timely reporting on communications activities that enable informed decision making, evaluation of objectives and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Support capacity building of WFP staff on all aspects of communication, providing advice and guidance within area and level of expertise, to ensure that all activities meet desired standards of consistency, quality and impact.
• Work in close collaboration with counterparts to align activities to ensure a coherent approach to communications within WFP.

 

 

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

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.

 

Experience:

• Total relevant 5 years of experience including at least 1 year of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience and a proved track record in communications in a crisis context.
• Strong writing and editing skills in Arabic and English.
• Ability to handle content collection, production, edition and publication.
• Ability to structure and implement won ideas in a team environment
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and meet short deadlines.

 

Languages:

English - Arabic

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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