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Communication Senior Associate

WFPSan Salvador, El Salvador
Category | Grade:Professional | SC-7Deadline:16 Jul 2026Job ID:JR124570Posted on:8 Jul 2026
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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

  1. Communications, Media and Advocacy
  2. 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