Communications Officer, Djibouti

Description of assignment (DoA) details

General

Description of assignment title

Communications Officer

Assignment country

Djibouti

Duty stations

Djibouti

Work location

On UN premises

Expected start date

11/01/2026

Duration

6 months
(with possibility of extension)

Sustainable Development Goal

2. Zero hunger

Host entity

WFP

Modality

Onsite

Type

National

Volunteer category

Expert UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule

Full-time

Number of Assignments

1

Details

Mission and objectives

The World Food Programme (WFP) aims to provide food assistance in emergency situations and promote peace and stability.

Context

The UN Volunteer will be part of the Communications Unit of the WFP Country Office Djibouti and will report to the Partnership Officer. The unit supports communication activities that serve WFP’s needs in the country of assignment, taking into account the regional communications plan and WFP’s corporate communications goals. The purpose of the assignment is to implement the country communications plan by delivering a range of communications activities, providing research and analysis, and prioritising effectively. Working with minimal supervision, the UN Volunteer will be closely involved in day-to-day communications, analytical work, and advice on less complex issues, contributing to WFP’s visibility, reputation and fundraising. This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of WFP’s Djibouti CO National UN Specialist Volunteers in Djibouti are entitled to:

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of DJF 414866.66
• Annual and learning leaves
• Medical and life Insurance
• Free access to different learning platforms.

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Task description

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Partnership Officer, the UN Volunteer will:

• Implement the country-specific communication work plan to maintain and enhance WFP’s visibility and reputation and to support fundraising, in line with WFP’s regional and corporate communications strategies.
• Conduct research and analysis in the assigned area of work, and prepare and distribute timely information products to target audiences.
• Maintain an up-to-date contact list of journalists and media outlets, and support the regular flow of news and information on WFP’s work to the media.
• Support implementation of the social media plan by developing content and using platforms, networks and partners to expand coverage of WFP’s activities.
• Produce donor-specific visibility content (text, photos, video and audio) for WFP’s integrated online platforms, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.
• Monitor and analyse traditional and social media to inform the development and evaluation of communication activities and strategies.
• Act as a point of referral for more junior team members, guiding them on more complex analysis and queries.
• Collate outreach data and contribute to accurate, timely reports, ensuring consistency of information presented to the media and other stakeholders.
• Support communication capacity building for WFP staff, including the design and review of training materials, and provide advice within the area of expertise.
• Liaise with WFP colleagues and external counterparts to ensure a coherent and aligned approach to communications.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP’s rapid response at the onset of a crisis.
• Perform other related tasks as required

Eligibility criteria

Age

18 - 80

Required experience

7 years

Nationality

Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

7 years

Languages

French, Level: Working knowledge, Required

English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Required education level

Master's degree in Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications, or another relevant field

Competencies and values

Based on the WFP Leadership Framework – Common Standards of Behaviour

• Upholds WFP values, principles and standards
• Respects others and values diversity
• Stays focused and calm under pressure
• Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn
• Delivers results for maximum impact
• Adapts readily to change
• Is inclusive and collaborative
• Gives timely and constructive feedback
• Builds and shares new perspectives
• Analyses and evaluates data
• Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things
• Builds partnerships
• Collaborates to deliver common objectives

Skills and experience

Minimum requirements (must haves):

• Demonstrated experience applying specialist communications techniques to strengthen communication outputs.
• Experience providing direction and instruction to more junior colleagues within the area of expertise.
• Proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships with media contacts and influencers.
• Strong written and visual communication skills, including preparing tailored materials, presentations and official documentation for media and external audiences.
• Sound knowledge of communications concepts and ability to produce effective materials across multiple media, including social media and multimedia content (text, photo, video, audio).
• Experience in communication planning, including developing and implementing plans to engage media and other external stakeholders.
• Experience in traditional and social media monitoring and analysis.
• Understanding of the multilateral/inter-agency environment and the dynamics in which humanitarian and development organizations operate.

Assets:

Area(s) of expertise

Communication, advocacy, public information

Driving license

Other information

Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.

Living conditions and remarks

You may check the full benefits and allowances applicable to the duty station using the UVP calculator. Please see the Conditions of Service for UN Volunteers for more information and details.”

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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