Communication Senior Associate
Category | Grade:Professional | SC-7Deadline:16 Jul 2026Job ID:JR124570Posted on:8 Jul 2026
Overview
Supports WFP El Salvador's strategic positioning and visibility by implementing communications plans, producing content, managing media and digital channels, and supporting advocacy, partnerships and resource mobilisation.
Department: Communications
Languages
Required: English, Spanish
Job Functions
- Communications, Media and Advocacy
- Fundraising, Grants and Donor Relations
Minimum Experience
7 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Implement country communication workplans to maintain WFP visibility and reputation and support fundraising
- Research, analyse and prepare information products for target audiences
- Maintain media contacts and support news and information flow about WFP work
- Develop social media content and use platforms, networks and partners to enhance coverage
- Generate donor visibility content across text, photo, video and audio formats
- Monitor and analyse traditional and social media to inform communications strategies
- Guide junior staff and support communications capacity building for WFP staff
- Liaise with WFP staff and external counterparts for aligned communications activities
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in journalism, international relations, public relations, communications or other relevant field, or first university degree with additional related work experience or training
- Minimum seven years of postgraduate professional experience in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing or related field
- Fluency in English and Spanish
Skills
Strategic CommunicationsMedia RelationsDigital ContentSocial MediaDonor VisibilityFundraising CommunicationsAdvocacyMedia MonitoringCapacity BuildingStakeholder EngagementContent ProductionCommunications Analytics
Additional info
- Contract type: Service Contract, level SC-7
- Deadline: 15 July 2026 at 23:59 GMT-06:00 Central Standard Time
- Applications must be submitted through WFP online recruiting system with CV and cover letter
- Selected candidates undergo reference and background checks