COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE, PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

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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 ASSOCIATE,PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER

TYPE OF CONTRAT: Fixed Term

Grade : G7

UNIT/DIVISION: Communication

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Port-au-Prince,

DURATION: 12 months (renewable)

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Researching, scripting, planning, preparation of assignments from start to finish, including security and travel arrangements. Planning and managing pre-mission briefings and post-mission debrief calls, to align on deliverables and logistics. Travelling to the field to capture high-quality photos and video. Interviewing and gathering informed consent from interviewees, following WFP consent guidance and forms. Transcribing and/or translating interviews from Creole to French/English and compile shot lists. Preparing content, though script writing, video/photo editing and other means, for use on traditional and social media platforms and networks to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages. Contributing to concept development, content collection and production of thematic multimedia projects documenting activities and role of WFP in the country.   Preparing b-roll footage for use by the regional bureau, headquarters and outside media outlets, and contribute to development of video news releases. Deliveing on-camera or voiceover messages in line with preapproved communications key messaging. Ensuring 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. Delivering footage (interviews and/or bespoke b-roll packages) with detailed video logs via the Multimedia Hub Developing and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in order to keep abreast of relevant information, and deliver aligned, coherent Communications processes and activities. Ensuring accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with WFP and United Nations standards, policies and practice. Managing use of drone for collection of communications content, in line with approved country office standard operating protocols related to drone usage in relation to communications activities. Provide training and technical support for drone users in the Country Office and field offices. Upon request, assist with development of graphic designs for social media, documents, printed materials and other visibility items.

DELIVERABLES AT END OF THE CONTRACT:

Production of professional, high-resolution photos taken during distributions in the field, selected, edited, organised and captioned. Production of professional videos including edited videos and b-roll Execution of multimedia projects integrating audio, video, photography and written storytelling techniques. Maintenance of searchable archive of multimedia material. Creation of social media and traditional media assets.

CADRE DE LEADERSHIP DU PAM : NORMES COMMUNES DE COMPORTEMENT :

Montrer l’exemple avec intégrité Met en pratique les valeurs du PAM,

fait preuve d’humanité et

d’intégrité en montrant l’exemple

tout en prenant soin des autres

Respecter les valeurs, les principes et les normes du PAM.

Respecte les autres et valorise la diversité

Reste concentré et calme sous la pression

Fait preuve d'humilité et d'une volonté d'apprendre.

Génère des résultats et tient ses engagements Respecte ses engagements et

s’adapte facilement au changement

Fournit des résultats pour un impact maximal

Délègue de manière appropriée

S'adapte facilement au changement

Promeut un travail

d’équipe collaboratif et un esprit d’inclusion Promeut un esprit inclusif et collaboratif, et contribue à une culture d’apprentissage et de

perfectionnement personnel

Est inclusif et collaboratif

Donne un retour d'information opportun et constructif

Crée et partage de nouvelles perspectives

Applique la pensée

Stratégique Démontre son engagement à

recueillir différents points de vue, à

analyser les options et les risques et

à proposer de nouvelles façons de procéder

Communique et réalise la vision du PAM

Accepte la curiosité et les nouvelles façons de faire les choses

Analyse et évalue les données

Tient compte de l'impact des décisions

Établit et entretient des partenariats durables Établit et entretient des partenariats

externes, collabore avec des

partenaires pour atteindre des

objectifs communs

Établit et maintient des partenariats durables Établit des partenariats

Collabore pour atteindre des objectifs communs

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education and a post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (French) and in the duty station’s language (Haitian Creole).  Fluency (level C) or intermediate knowledge (level B) of another official UN language is an asset.

Applicants must be Haitian nationality.

Deadline for applications:   28 January 2025 

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

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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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.