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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB TITLE: Communications Junior Consultant
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Junior Consultant, locally recruited
UNIT/DIVISION: WFP Nordic Office
DUTY STATION (City, Country): UN City, Copenhagen, Denmark
DURATION: 11 months with possible extension

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) Nordic Office in Copenhagen works to strategically position WFP as an innovative leader in food security and nutrition with the governments, political stakeholders, private sector, and other partners in the Nordics and Baltics. The office manages WFP’s strategic partnerships with the Nordic and Baltic public and private sector, incl. foundations, corporates and philanthropists, which collectively constituted the 5th biggest donor group to WFP in 2024 contributing almost USD 500 million, primarily from the Nordic governments.
The Nordic Office leads WFP’s work with politicians in the Nordics to ensure that food security and humanitarian assistance remain a political priority in the region, incl. through engagements with Nordic NGOs and academia. The office also offers guidance to WFP Country Offices and HQ on how to engage with Nordic and Baltic partners, and engages with Nordic influencers from the culinary world, sports, and other sectors to draw attention to the global humanitarian needs and WFP’s critical role in the fight against hunger. The Nordic Office is part of WFP’s Global HQ and works closely with colleagues in Rome, other Global Offices and Country Offices to protect and diversify funding and partnerships with the Nordics and Baltics.

JOB PURPOSE:
• To help build awareness and engagement with WFP’s work with Nordic based media outlets
• To help create and adapt content for Nordic-focused outreach and support advocacy campaigns and events in the Nordics
• To support work with and expand WFP’s engagement with Nordic Goodwill Ambassadors (GWAs) and other high-profile supporters of WFP
• To support the relationship management of WFP’s Nordic private sector partners and communicate the impact of these partnerships
• To collaborate with the Nordic and Baltic Governments on creating opportunities and content which highlights the impact of Nordic funding to WFP

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Director of the WFP Nordic Office, and in close collaboration with the Private Sector Partnerships Lead in the office and with the Communications and Private Sector Partnerships Divisions in HQ, the consultant will:

Communications & Media Engagement
• Support relationships with Nordic-based journalists and media outlets.
• Monitor and analyse Nordic media landscape and identify trends, risks and opportunities for proactive and reactive engagement.
• Help set up media interviews and journalist engagement activities, and support drafting of press releases, op-eds and talking points.
• Adapt content for use across digital platforms, in partnership with WFP’s global communications teams to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Help develop content that demonstrates the impact of Nordic public and private sector funding through WFP, including stories from the field and social media packages.
• Support WFP Country Offices to gather and produce stories, testimonials, and multimedia assets that showcase the impact of Nordic-supported programmes.

Support to Goodwill Ambassadors and High-Profile Supporters
• Support the identification, cultivation and coordination of WFP Goodwill Ambassadors (GWAs) and other high-profile supporters from the Nordics.
• Help identify and pursue new opportunities to engage influential public figures and celebrities in support of WFP’s objectives.
• Work with WFP’s Global Celebrity and Influencer Partnerships team to ensure alignment with broader campaigns.

Private and Public Sector Engagement
• Support the management of existing private sector partnerships, incl. corporates, foundations, philanthropists and celebrities, by ensuring timely delivery of agreed commitments such as progress reports and maintaining strong engagement with partners.
• Support in the development of pitches, proposals and presentations for both existing private sector partners and new prospects.
• Help maintain and update partnership databases to ensure accurate and comprehensive records of engagement activities, proposals, agreements, and reporting schedules. This involves maintaining an updated pipeline of prospects to support partnership growth.
• Support engagements with communications teams in the Nordic Foreign Ministries, Norad and Sida to amplify the visibility Nordic-funded WFP programmes.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
• Increased awareness and recognition of WFP’s work in the Nordics, an expanded network of Nordic-based media contacts, and an expanded social media presence.
• Strengthened relations with WFP Country Office communications colleagues.
• Digital and print communications content tailored to Nordic audiences.
• An expanded group of Nordic High-Level Supporters building awareness and support for WFP’s work.
• A portfolio of finalized pitches, proposals, and presentations prepared for both existing partners and new prospects during the contract period.
• An updated database of potential partners (corporates, foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and celebrities), including ESG priorities, and alignment with organizational objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, Global Development, International Relations Business Administration, or any other relevant field;
- or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience:
-Professional experience (2-3 years) in a communications agency, private sector company or foundation, media outlet, international organization, political organization, NGO or consultancy company.
- Experience in media relations and press engagement.
- Experience working with or coordinating celebrity, influencer, or high-profile supporter engagement (desirable).
-Experience in communications and private sector partnerships management from a UN agency, NGO or government (desirable).

Knowledge & Skills:

- Knowledge of the political dynamics, media landscape, and development and humanitarian assistance stakeholders in the Nordics,
- Excellent writing skills, including development of talking points, media messaging, press releases and op-eds.
- Understanding of digital media, particularly the use of social platforms for news and advocacy.
- Understanding of Nordic political dynamics, including ability to interpret political discourse to inform WFP’s positioning on global issues.
- Knowledge of sustainability priorities for Nordic private sector

companies.
- Proficiency in leveraging celebrity partnerships to elevate humanitarian and development issues.
- Knowledge of humanitarian assistance, food assistance and food systems transformation.
- Ability to work harmoniously with people of different national and cultural backgrounds, government officials, other UN agencies, and multilateral institutions.

Languages:

Fluency in written and verbal communication in English required, with working knowledge of another UN language desirable.

Working knowledge of a Nordic language is a requirement.

Working modality

The WFP Nordic Office has a full-time presence requirement with regular office hours 9:00 am – 5pm

Terms and conditions:

Please note that this is a recruitment for a locally recruited consultancy; therefore, applicants must:

a) be a Danish citizen, or holding a valid legal permit to live and work in Denmark; and

b) reside within commuting distance of the duty station (UN City Marmorvej 51, 2100 København, Denmark) or already live in the country and be willing to relocate to Copenhagen at their own expense before taking up the assignment.

Please note that WFP will not cover relocation or living expenses and will not help in obtaining and extending residency status or work permits.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.