Careers at World Food Programme (WFP)

JOB PURPOSE:

To support the planning, coordination and implementation of WFP Kenya's communications priorities, with a particular focus on editorial content development, storytelling, media engagement and quality assurance. The position ensures the timely production of accurate, compelling and audience-focused communications products, while supporting effective coordination of communications activities across programmes, field offices and the Communications team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the development and implementation of WFP Kenya's communications plans and priorities, coordinating activities and deliverables to ensure alignment with Country Office objectives and corporate communications strategies.
• Research, write, edit and produce high-quality communications products, including human-interest stories, news articles, press releases, speeches, talking points, briefing notes, key messages and other editorial content for internal and external audiences.
• Work closely with programme teams and field offices to identify newsworthy developments, human-interest stories and emerging communications opportunities, translating complex operational information into clear, compelling and accessible narratives.
• Coordinate editorial planning, content production and day-to-day communications workflows across the team, including maintaining content calendars, tracking assignments, following up on deliverables and providing technical guidance to colleagues to ensure timely delivery of quality communications products.
• Support media engagement and outreach activities, including preparing media materials, facilitating interviews and field visits, responding to media enquiries and maintaining relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Coordinate communications inputs for campaigns, high-level visits, events, emergency responses and donor visibility initiatives, ensuring clear messaging, timely delivery and consistency across communications products.
• Review and edit communications content produced by colleagues and external partners, providing editorial guidance and quality assurance to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency with corporate messaging and adherence to WFP's editorial and ethical storytelling standards.
• Monitor and analyse traditional and social media coverage, identify emerging issues, opportunities and reputational risks, and provide timely updates and recommendations to inform communications planning and decision-making.
• Liaise with WFP programme teams, field offices, regional and headquarters Communications colleagues and external partners to support coordinated messaging, information sharing and the effective delivery of communications activities.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of a crisis.
• Other duties as required.

EDUCATION: Advanced degree in journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications or another related field from a recognized university is required. or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

EXPERIENCE: At least three years of relevant professional experience in journalism, international relations, public relations, communications, or a related field.

LANGUAGE:  Fluency (level C) in English.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Demonstrated experience in communications, journalism, public information, media relations or a related field.
• Strong editorial experience, including researching, writing and editing high-quality stories, press releases, speeches, briefing materials and other communications products.
• Experience coordinating editorial workflows, content calendars and communications deliverables across multiple teams or stakeholders.
• Experience translating complex technical or operational information into clear, compelling and audience-focused communications content.
• Experience supporting media engagement, communications campaigns, high-level events and external outreach activities.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound editorial judgement, provide constructive guidance to colleagues, manage competing priorities and deliver quality work with minimal supervision.

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THE ROLE:

To perform tasks related to the implementation and assessment of security measures and the maintenance of equipment, with a view toward providing updates and recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making and secure WFP staff, facilities, and operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Review security threats and risks in detail and compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations, ensuring information is accurately collated and sent to the Head of Area Office/Head of Office/Head of Security/Security Operations Support Officer to support reporting and decision-making.
• Review security-related information (e.g., security incidents and events, security support to daily activities, etc.) and use corporate or local information management tools to produce a range of analyses and in-depth reports, ensuring that information is readily available for relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise and coordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, local communities, UN/NGO security staff, and other actors to facilitate access for safe programme delivery and to mitigate potential risks against WFP personnel in the area of responsibility.
• Plan and coordinate WFP personnel activities during field missions and perform security assessments within the area of responsibility to support safe and effective programme delivery.
• Analyse security assessment reports following field missions and present detailed recommendations for risk mitigation to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making.
• Produce weekly activity reports, mandatory security reports, and other ad hoc reports for submission to the Head of Area/Field Office, Head of Security, and Security Operations Support Officer.
• Support the implementation of risk management measures to ensure compliance in the area of responsibility.
• Support the maintenance and management of security equipment and make recommendations to strengthen technology capacity in line with business requirements.
• Monitor and ensure that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all WFP personnel and visitors to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Maintain close working relations with other security stakeholders (UNDSS, INSO, etc.) and attend security meetings and other fora on behalf of WFP (Security Cell, ASMT, etc.).
• Maintain a close working and coordination relationship with WFP CPs in the area of responsibility.
• Deliver security training to WFP personnel and contracted security guards, and review security training needs to develop measures that meet business requirements.
• Provide on-the-job training to other WFP staff, supporting their development and high performance.
• Support the Head of Security in coordinating the IFAK + SSAFE training program by liaising with participants as well as WFP internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as roving security staff for the WFP Kenya Country Office (CO) and deploy to Area and Field Offices to provide temporary security coverage.
• Provide all administrative support to the KCO WFP Security Unit.
• Perform any other related duties as may be required by the WFP HoAO, HoFO, HoS, and/or SOSO.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: A diploma in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement or other relevant field. A university degree in the same area will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in security within a humanitarian context, especially with the UN/NGOs. Military or police experience with the Kenyan Police/Army is considered an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Has gained sound knowledge of security operations technical processes.
• Has provided technical guidance and training to staff members within the area of expertise.
• Has supported the research and collation of data which feeds into reports that inform security operations activities.
• Specialized knowledge of the application of practical methods, techniques, procedures, and systems used in security, typically gained through technical training and work experience.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of security logistics, security administration, risk assessment, and coordination with local authorities and local law enforcement agencies.
• Training and experience in fire and related intervention/evacuation procedures.
• Ability to manage emergency situations and remain calm.
• Attention to detail and constant vigilance in order to promptly detect any breach in security measures.
• Ability to interpret information, use judgment, and inform supervisors of any incidents which might impact UNWFP staff and operations.
• Excellent communication skills in order to maintain frequent correspondence with both internal staff and external authorities regarding security advisories and security incidents.
• Willingness to attend security trainings and comply with UNSMS standards.