Communications Officer, Kuwait City

General

Description of assignment title: Communications Officer
Assignment country: Kuwait
Duty stations: Kuwait
Work location: On UN premises
Expected start date: 11/15/2026
Duration: 12 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances
Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals
Host entity: WFP KWT
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 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 weather extremes.
• The World Food Programme (WFP) in Kuwait aims to address global food security challenges and support sustainable development initiatives.

Context:

• This is a National United Nations Volunteer assignment, open exclusively to Kuwaiti nationals and based in the WFP Kuwait Office. The UN Volunteer reports to the Head of Office or a designated senior staff member.
• The role supports the Office's communications function and contributes to the visibility, positioning and reputation of WFP with the Government of Kuwait, private-sector partners, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), media and the broader public, in support of WFP's resource mobilization, advocacy and country strategy objectives.
• The assignment supports the Head of Office and colleagues through the design and delivery of high-quality communications, media and digital content that supports fundraising, advocacy and stakeholder engagement, while emphasizing WFP's contributions to the SDGs and Zero Hunger.
• The assignment is open for the Nationals of Kuwait only.
• National UN Expert Volunteers in Kuwait are entitled to:
  • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (MVLA) at the amount of KWD 1197.23
  • Annual and learning leaves;
  • Entry lump sum USD 350
  • Free Medical and life insurance;
  • Free access to different learning platforms

Task description:

• Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the UN National Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
  • Implement country-specific communication work plans designed to maintain and enhance the visibility and reputation of WFP, while supporting fundraising and advocacy activities and ensuring alignment with WFP communications priorities and corporate standards.
  • Contribute to communications activities through research, information gathering and analysis of assigned areas of work, and support the timely drafting, packaging and dissemination of communication products for target audiences.
  • Maintain media contact lists and support the flow of news and information about WFP's work to journalists, media outlets and other relevant audiences, contributing to regular and appropriate communications coverage.
  • Support digital and social media activities by drafting content for social media platforms and using relevant networks, partners and channels to enhance visibility and support WFP's work
  • Prepare donor visibility content, including text, photos, videos and audio materials, for use across appropriate platforms in support of country and global fundraising efforts, ensuring consistency with corporate messages and donor requirements.
  • Monitor traditional and social media coverage and collate relevant information and trends to support the development, review and evaluation of communication activities and messaging.
  • Gather outreach and communications data and contribute to accurate and timely reports, summaries, briefing materials and visibility products to support informed decision-making and consistency of information shared with media and other stakeholders.
  • Support capacity strengthening of WFP staff on communications-related matters by assisting with the preparation and review of communication materials, sharing guidance within area of expertise, and helping ensure outputs meet required standards of quality, consistency and impact.
  • Liaise with WFP staff and external counterparts to support coordinated communications activities and a coherent approach to messaging and visibility across WFP.
  • Any other additional 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:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Communications, Economic, International Relations, or another relevant field

Competencies and values:

• Integrity and upholding WFP values, principles and standards
• Respect for others and valuing diversity
• Accountability and delivery of results
• Adaptability and calm under pressure
• Inclusive and collaborative teamwork
• Curiosity, learning and sharing knowledge
• Partnership-building and collaboration
• Self-management

Skills and experience:

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in communications, journalism, public relations, digital/social media, or a related field; demonstrated interest or prior experience is required.
• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), database packages, and web-based management systems such as ERP.
• Excellent writing and spoken communication in both English and Arabic, including the ability to draft clear and accurate content for varied audiences.
• Strong knowledge and experience in social media platforms and basic content creation tools for text, photo, video or audio.
• Strong experience in research and information gathering to support the preparation of communication and visibility products.
• Interpersonal and organizational work, including effective liaison with WFP colleagues, media and other stakeholders.
• WFP's mandate and the Kuwait-WFP partnership context;
• Strong drafting, presentation, and Reporting skills.
• Strong Coordination and team management skills.
• Understanding of these areas, or willingness to learn, is expected.
• Previous experience in communications or media gained through volunteer, academic or private-sector experience is an asset.
• Country-specific communication planning, media relations, digital and social media, donor visibility and fundraising support, stakeholder liaison, and emergency communications preparedness

Area(s) of expertise:

• Communication, advocacy, public information, Partnerships, resource mobilisation

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