Communication Officer

World Food Programme; Dubai; On-site; AED 183,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization is seeking a Communication Officer to develop and implement strategies for UNHRD. This role focuses on media relations and content creation, requiring at least 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector and a relevant degree. Join a dedicated team in Dubai to enhance communication impact and visibility.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain relationships with media professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement UNHRD communication strategy.
• Produce and manage compelling communication content.
• Evaluate communication campaigns and initiatives.

Skills

Media relations

Social media management

Content creation

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Fluency in English

Education

University degree in Communication, Journalism, or Public Relations

Job description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

29 November 2025-23:59-GMT04:00 Gulf Standard Time (Dubai)

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.

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

Communication Officer (UNHRD)

JOB CONTRACT/GRADE

CST REG Level II

JOB LOCATION

Network Strategy cell

DUTY STATION

Dubai

REPORTING TO

Partnership Officer P4 (Head of Strategy cell P4)

Organizational Context

Global hunger has reached alarming levels in 2022 and WFP the Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2020 remains dedicated and committed to address this global food crisis. The United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) is a network of strategically located hubs established to support humanitarian organizations and the broader international community in responding to emergencies and crises. UNHRD provides essential services such as storage, easy access to critical supplies and technical assistance.

Job Purpose

To develop plan and implement communication activities that support redefining UNHRD as a go‑to global hub for emergency preparedness and response trusted by local and international partners for its expertise, problem‑solving capabilities and extensive network. The position will work in the Strategy Cell reporting to the Partnership Officer P4 (Head of Strategy cell P4).

Key Accountabilities

• Pro-actively support with the development of a UNHRD communication strategy and implement it according to the plan emphasizing its role as a strategic platform for partners to provide the required solutions in emergency response.
• Align communication initiatives with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations ensuring visibility of initiatives and activities across the different UNHRD hubs and contribute to enhancing UNHRDs positioning and reputation.
• Evaluate communication campaigns and initiatives measure their impact and propose adjustments to the strategy as needed to optimize results and engagement.
• Produce and create compelling communication content (videos, pictures, articles, testimonials etc.) tailored to diverse audiences effectively conveying UNHRDs value proposition and impact.
• Manage distribution channels including social media platforms to amplify reach and engagement.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external media professionals and channels to facilitate proactive media coverage of UNHRD initiatives.
• Monitor media coverage and use analytics to measure communication impact informing continuous improvement strategies. Address reputational risks promptly and effectively when applicable.
• Contribute to the definition of a dynamic social media plan to leverage digital platforms, networks and partnerships and implement the plan for increased visibility and support of UNHRDs activities.
• Collaborate with resource mobilization teams to align communication efforts with donor priorities and objectives.
• Identify opportunities and emerging practices in media and communication and recommend innovative solutions to enhance communication effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and support to UNHRD senior colleagues with representation roles to ensure alignment and coherence in communication approaches and messaging.
• When required provide technical expertise and guidance on communication-specific risks and strategies to mitigate them.
• Assess the current state of branding at each hub including flags, signage, wall art and promotional materials and identify outdated elements that need to be replaced with new standardized designs and products that reflect the current brand identity in line with corporate requirements.
• Maintain and consolidate a regular exchange within the SCO Division and with CAM and generate and/or facilitate the production of communications content including text, photos and videos for use across a range of integrated online platforms to support WFP global communications activities.
• Collaboration with and aligned on WFP and supply chain messaging and comms strategies.

Qualifications

• University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or related field.
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in supporting with the development and in implementing communication strategies preferably in the humanitarian or international development sector.
• Good understanding of media relations, social media management and content creation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in multimedia content creation (videos, pictures, articles) and distribution channels.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with media professionals and stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to evaluate communication impact and propose adjustments for optimization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and provide guidance to senior colleagues on communication approaches.
• Fluency (level C) in English language. Knowledge of the language of the duty station (Arabic) is desirable.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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

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:

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

• 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 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.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority