Senior Communications Associate SC7

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

27 August 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Beirut)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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).

WFP Lebanon encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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 lebanon.recruitment@wfp.org (and copying in global.inclusion@wfp.org). Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

Organizational Background:

Assisting more than 115.5 million people in 120 + countries each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and helping individuals and communities find life-changing solutions to the multiple challenges they face in building better futures.

In conflict situations, we bring relief to exhausted populations and use food assistance to build pathways to peace and stability – work for which WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.

WFP Lebanon provides cash assistance to Syrian refugees and in-kind assistance to vulnerable Lebanese, while supporting the Government in strengthening social safety nets. WFP supports resilience-building activities, and its school meals programme improves nutrition and school attendance. Since October 2023, WFP has provided food and cash assistance to people affected by the conflict and has scaled up its food assistance including the distribution of daily meals following the recent escalation.

To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video:
https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/

Job Purpose:

To drive the planning, development and implementation of WFP Lebanon's digital communications and content production, strengthening the organization's visibility, donor recognition and engagement with key audiences across digital and traditional media platforms. The role is responsible for managing WFP Lebanon's social media presence, identifying and developing compelling stories and communication opportunities in collaboration with Programme units and field offices, and proposing and implementing digital campaigns and initiatives that expand WFP's reach, enhance public engagement and showcase programme results and donor support. The incumbent produces high-quality strategic communications materials, including digital content, human-interest stories, media messaging, key messages, speeches, talking points, press materials and other public-facing products, while ensuring donor visibility requirements are effectively reflected across communication products and campaigns. The role also supports media relations through the coordination of interviews, media responses and communication opportunities, and contributes to the development of strategic messaging that is aligned with corporate communications standards while effectively communicating WFP's operational impact, advocacy priorities and the contributions of donors and partners.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of Communications Officer the Senior Communications Associate will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Coordinate and deliver specialised communications processes and activities, in order to support the timely preparation and execution of communications campaigns for target audiences.

2. Liaise with the media and other key constituents, providing and facilitating a regular flow of information and messages on WFP activities, policies and operations to key audiences.

3. Coordinate and make recommendations on event planning, ensuring appropriate services, equipment, plans and suitable materials are made available.

4. Provide substantive, specialised support, coordination and recommendations that ensure the efficient production of video/film, photographic and radio projects.

5. Monitor traditional and social media, and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of communication activities and strategies.

6. Prepare content for use on traditional and social media platforms and networks to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.

7. Research, recommend and assist with the development of content used on traditional and social media platforms and networks to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring cost effectiveness and consistency with corporate messages.

8. Promote and provide advice on communications guidelines, to ensure that core procedures and policies are followed.

9. Ensure that relevant information is collected, and maintained in appropriate files and databases, by self or others, so that accurate records are available for others to access.

10. Manage a broad range of day-to-day questions and information requests from internal and external stakeholders, using specialised knowledge to respond to these in a timely, appropriate manner.

11. Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in order to keep abreast of relevant information, and deliver aligned, coherent Communications processes and activities.

12. Contribute to the development of communications methods and processes in order to improve their effectiveness and increase awareness of WFP’s work to the media and stakeholders.

13. Perform other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in Communication Arts, Media Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or any related field.

Experience: At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, multimedia or digital production or related fields.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is an added advantage.

Required Experiences for entry into the role:

• Strong writing, editing and content development skills, with the ability to produce engaging communication materials in English and Arabic, including social media content, human-interest stories, beneficiary profiles, web content, press releases, key messages, talking points and speeches.
• Experience managing media relations, including engaging with journalists, drafting media messaging, coordinating media responses and interviews, and ensuring consistent, high-quality external communications.
• Experience managing social media platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and other relevant channels), including content planning, scheduling, publishing, campaign implementation, donor visibility and audience engagement.
• Experience gathering field content through interviews, photos, videos and stories for communication and visibility purposes.
• Strong understanding of social media analytics and performance monitoring, with the ability to prepare engagement reports and use audience insights to inform communication strategies.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain editorial/content calendars and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Experience supporting donor visibility, branding and communication requirements.
• Knowledge of photography, videography and multimedia storytelling techniques.
• Experience supporting communication activities during emergencies, field missions or humanitarian operations.
• Experience developing bilingual communication products in Arabic and English.
• Experience in digital asset management, content archiving and knowledge management practices.
• Familiarity with graphic design and video editing software for basic content adaptation and formatting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, manage sensitive communications and work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including programme teams, field offices, cooperating partners, media representatives, donors and external service providers.
• Proficiency in digital content creation and editing tools such as Canva, Wochit or similar platforms for the rapid production and adaptation of visual and multimedia content.
• Experience developing high-level and strategic messaging for senior leadership ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and corporate communications standards.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

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

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

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

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.