Job Title:Internal Communications Planning and Coordination Lead

Type of Contract:Regular Consultant Level II

Division:Communication, Advocacy & Marketing Division

Duty Station (City, Country): Rome HQ, Italy

Duration:11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. WFP has more than 20,000 dedicated employees globally, most of whom work in field location. Internal Communications and Engagement unit (ICE) of the Communications, Advocacy & Marketing Division (CAM) plays a key role in empowering employees to deliver on and support the organization’s mission to achieve Zero Hunger.

We are currently seeking a consultant to lead overall strategic planning and coordination in our Internal Communications and Engagement unit. The consultant,



under the supervision of the Head of Internal Communications and Engagement unit, is responsible for supporting the Head of Unit in overall strategic management and planning, as well as coordination with other divisions, Regional Bureaux and Country Offices, as well as monitoring and evaluation.

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the Head in the overall strategic planning, including through development and deployment of fitting channels and tools;
- Support the Head in coordination with OED in strategic planning and delivery of the ED’s internal communication and engagement with employees;
- Serve as focal point for coordination, liaising with various teams within CAM and client divisions in HQ, regional and country offices, to ensure agreed activities are carried out and delivered on time and to required quality;
- Support the Head in strategic planning for mainstreaming the voices of field employees in internal communications;
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📌 Internal Communications Planning and Coordination (Roma)
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