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• Provide branding and design support to WFP Uganda’s Communications
  unit in line with its communications strategy which establishes and
  strengthens WFP’s brand and raises awareness of its activities. 
• Together with WFP’s communications, programme and donor relations
  teams – design and publish a comprehensive infobriefs on WFP’s core
  activities.
• Assist WFP’s Uganda Country Office in delivering technical
  assistance to The Government of Uganda’s Ministry of Gender through
  sharing branding, design and communications knowledge and expertise which
  will strengthen Uganda’s social protection strategy.
• Act as a brand guardian and advisor to WFP’s teams when it comes to
  developing visibility materials for the field.
• Provide design support to the Communications Unit to compile and
  publish quarterly newsletters targeting donors, enhancing consistency of
  tone, style and design.
• Contribute to WFP’s visibility and reputation through providing high
  quality and creative design of information products, distributed to target
  audience(s).
• Liaise and interact with WFP staff and external counterparts to
  support aligned activities and a coherent approach to communications
  within WFP.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations UN World Food Programme
  (WFP) Communications Assistant (Graphic Design) job placement should hold
  a University degree in Graphic Design or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a relevant area.
• Demonstrable knowledge of graphic design and a high standard
  portfolio showing creative solutions.
• Proficiency in using InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator and Quark
  Xpress software on Mac hardware.
• Ability to work with a high level of independence
• Has demonstrated an ability to perform routine communication
  techniques and activities in line with WFPs operating standards through
  day to day work
• Has supported in providing ad-hoc guidance to new staff members
• Language: High
  level proficiency in both oral and written English

• Media and Influencer Relationship Management: Demonstrates ability to respond to and/or
  escalate needs of media and influencers within own scope of responsibility
  to raise the profile of WFP, build relationships and further
  organisational aims.
• Media and Communication Expertise: Collates accurate and timely information presented in required
  format (i.e. written or visual materials) as well as verbally, to enable
  information flows and informed decision making on communications issues.
• Specialised Knowledge in Communications: Exhibits specalised technical knowledge
  of communications channels processes, tools and techniques. In immediate
  area of responsibility, provides support in developing written, visual,
  audio and multi-media content for communications materials and suggestions
  for improved communications processes.
• Sociopolitical Contextual Understanding: Shows awareness of the
  multilateral/interagency environment and the dynamics in which WFP
  operates which informs approach to daily tasks.
• Communication Strategy and Planning: Demonstrates sound understanding of WFP
  communications strategy and effectively implements tailored media and
  communications plans which support the delivery of the strategy.

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