Asistente de Comunicaciones

WFP; Piura; On-site; PEN 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Food Programme (WFP) seeks a Communications Assistant to support Sechura, Peru, coordinating planning, implementation, and monitoring of communications activities. You will liaise between staff and media, help execute campaigns and territorial activities, and draft materials under branding guidelines.

Qualifications include secondary education with desirable higher education in communications or marketing, and at least 5 years of professional experience, including 1 year in related

Qualifications

• Secondary education required; higher education in communications, advertising, or marketing desirable.
• At least 5 years of professional experience; minimum 1 year in similar roles in public or private sector.
• Experience in project communication actions, events, and monitoring.
• Strong planning, media relations, and content creation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation, and monitoring of communication activities to boost visibility in Sechura, Peru.
• Coordinate liaison between WFP staff and media; support campaigns and events.
• Prepare informational materials, monitor media coverage, and ensure branding guidelines.

Skills

Communication Planning

Content Creation

Media Relations

Event Support

Graphic Design

Audiovisual Editing

Media Monitoring

Report Writing

Database Management

Research

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Secondary Education

Higher Education in Communications/Advertising/Marketing

Job description

Organizational context:

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP operates globally, assisting people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of extreme weather. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and a high-performing workforce committed to its mission.

Job purpose:

The Communications Assistant will provide essential support to the WFP Sub-Office in Sechura, Peru, in planning, implementing, and monitoring communication activities. This role is crucial for enhancing the visibility and reputation of WFP's projects in the region, aligning with the annual communication plan. The assistant will act as a liaison between WFP staff and media, support campaign implementation, and coordinate the development and distribution of informative materials. Responsibilities include documenting activities through photo and video, drafting content, and ensuring adherence to WFP and project branding guidelines. This position contributes directly to effective communication strategies that highlight WFP's impact and operational presence in Sechura.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of communication activities aimed at enhancing the visibility and reputation of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Sechura, Peru, aligning with the project's annual communication plan. This involves distributing communication guidelines to WFP staff, acting as a liaison between WFP personnel and media outlets to harmonize activities, and supporting the execution of project communication campaigns and territorial activities. The role also entails assisting in the organization of events, developing and distributing informational materials, and monitoring media coverage to safeguard institutional reputation. Additionally, the position requires managing contact databases of journalists and media, documenting project activities through photographic and audiovisual means, and ensuring all communication materials and actions adhere to WFP and Fospibay branding guidelines. The role also involves responding to project inquiries and requests, conducting defined research, and preparing reports to facilitate informed decision-making, all under the supervision of the Territorial Coordinator.

Education:

A secondary education is required. Higher education in Communication Sciences, Advertising, or Marketing, or related fields, is desirable. At least 5 years of professional experience is preferred, with a minimum of one year in similar or related roles in the public or private sector. Experience in project communication actions, event development, and monitoring is also desirable.

Work experience:

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of professional experience, including a minimum of one year in similar roles within the public or private sector in Sechura. Experience in executing and developing communication actions for projects and events, including proposal development and monitoring, is also desired. Additionally, experience in administrative follow-up is beneficial.

Skills:

Communication Planning, Content Creation, Media Relations, Event Support, Graphic Design, Audiovisual Editing, Media Monitoring, Report Writing, Database Management, Research, Organizational Skills, Collaboration, Adaptability

Required languages:

English, Spanish

Desired languages:

English, Spanish