Director D2, Communications

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest
humanitarian organization, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Director, Office of Communications at the D2 level, based at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting to the Assistant Executive Director of the Partnership, Governance and Advocacy Department, the Communications Director will be responsible for strategically driving, planning and implementing global communication strategies and policies to support WFP's mandate and strategic objectives.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven track record of at least 15 years of communications leadership deploying a broad range of applied communication strategies and translating messages across a variety of mediums;
• University degree in communications, journalism, international relations or a related field; Experience in managing content production and storytelling for broadcast and digital media, including for placement on external media platforms;
• Ability to leverage strategic communications to achieve the highest possible impact related to significant international events and milestones;
• Subject-matter expertise in public outreach, through social media channels;
• In-depth knowledge of cutting edge communications and media approaches and tools;
• A strong public speaker and writer, able to articulate big problems while generating empathy and support among target audiences;
• Ability to strengthen WFP's position amongst stakeholders and the general public to increase brand awareness;
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a large and diverse communication function. Constructive, open and able to develop and empower staff to communicate strategically and effectively.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit: wfp.org/apply FightingHunge

Deadline for applications: 15 May 2015 Worldwide