Fundraising Proofreaders (Spanish, German, French, Arabic)

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

 

Job Title: Fundraising Proof-readers (English + Spanish) (English + German) (English + French) (English + Arabic)

Division: PPF - Private Partnerships and Fundraising Division (Org. Unit 50015246)

Duty Station: Remote

Type of Contract: short-term, WAE

Duration: 11 months

Deadline for applications: 27.06.2022

 

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Private Partnerships & Fundraising Division (PPF) is responsible for mobilizing resources from the private sector. PPF has developed an ambitious five-year strategy and our ambition is based on need. The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. Every day 5,600 WFP-chartered trucks are on the road; 100 planes are in the air and 30 ships are at sea.  

Work as hard as we might, through drought and floods, conflict and peace, disasters natural or man-made, the needs are immense and growing. 811 million people in the world do not have enough food to eat. To get to a world with Zero Hunger faster, WFP has significantly increased resources in recent years from donor governments. We are now investing in and grow private sector fundraising to reach more people.  

WFP’s private sector strategy (2020 – 2025) proposes to dramatically increase income from individuals to help reach more people and get to Zero Hunger faster, using new digital engagement tools to reach audiences across the globe in a flexible and cost-effective way.  

Traditional individual fundraising in our sector was primarily conducted through offline channels and implemented through national fundraising operations. The individual fundraising market now looks very different, with most potential donors having a digital presence and comfort with transacting online. WFP has a unique opportunity to define its approach amid this digital change, and leapfrog peers through its creation of a digital-led fundraising strategy that engages people worldwide from one centralised team. Our digital focus elevates the importance of an agile approach to delivering opportunities to engage.  

 

 

INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING 

In the first year of the new growth strategy the Individual Giving team recruited 130k new supporters (both regular monthly givers and single givers), from over 190 countries primarily through digital advertising (Facebook and Search) with some local DRTV testing. Annual income more than quadrupled from $3m in FY19 to $24m in FY21 with growth ambitions going far beyond this.  

Our focus is a digital-first strategy, working through a centralized global team recruiting supporters primarily through digital channels and building an outstanding supporter experience through a multi-channel loyalty programme that delivers a best-in-class donor experience. The Programme now recruits donors in English, French, German, Spanish and Arabic, with language capabilities also including Korean, and it delivers the supporter experience through email, SMS, WhatsApp, outbound telephone and Facebook. 

 

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

We are seeking experienced proof-readers who will proofread all paid adverts and supporter communication documents in the respective language to ensure the quality of material across all media. You will work with both digital paid acquisition and supporter experience sub-teams within the global Individual Giving team.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Proofreading of all acquisition assets (ad copies, video scripts, landing pages etc.)

• Review all materials received from the translation agency to ensure accuracy and consistency of spelling, grammar, punctuation, space syntax and context.
• Ensure the quality and appropriateness of all translations by reviewing them for alignment with brand and editorial guidelines, as well as with the latest media messaging documents. 
• Ensure consistency, flow, style and tone of the translation.

 

Proofreading of supporter experience communications (for all channels, facebook, email, SMS, whatsapp, phone scripts, video scripts, landing pages etc.)

 

• Participate email testing processes as the proofreader of respective language
• Ensure accuracy of spelling, grammar, punctuation, spaces syntax and context.
• Factchecking content against English final (such as accuracy of stats, references, web addresses, phone numbers, abbreviations and other data)
• Ensure that all materials adhere to brand guidelines for both design and editorial standards
• Ensure consistency, flow, style and tone of the translation

 

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

•        Managing and ensuring outcome as outlined under accountabilities & responsibilities.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 

Education	University degree in linguistics, literature, translations, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Work history	Minimum 3 years work experience in editing and proofreading in German/Spanish/French/Arabic Experience in fundraising/marketing copywriting and proofreading Experience working for translation agencies/publishing companies
Technical skills	Superior knowledge of the language (German/Spanish/French/Arabic) including spelling, grammar, and punctuation, native speaker or certified C2 level Advanced knowledge of writing styles and copywriting Familiarity with fundraising/marketing terminology
Soft skills	Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget Ability to handle multiple tasks within deadlines and deliver on commitments Work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and international organization Excellent communicator with ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines and time zones Ability to work under tight deadlines and turnaround times
Language(s)	Excellent command of spoken and written English Excellent command of spoken and written of Arabic/French/Spanish/German

 

 

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions

Short-listed candidates can be subject to written assessment.

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by role’s responsibilities and deliverables. This consultancy assignment is renewable upon funding.

Visit the website for detailed information on working with WFP: http://www.wfp.org - Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about our operations.

Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the Organisation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection & recruitment process, and for work-related needs upon joining the Programme.

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.

 

We greatly appreciate your interest in WFP and joining our mission to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030

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