Mission and objectives

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate extremes. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future. WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

Context

The UNV Communications associate will be a key member of the World Food Programme’s APARO regional outpost based in Bangkok. He/she will support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of communication visibility through digital communication platforms and will work under the guidance of the Regional Head of Communications to strengthen the Region’s digital presence and engagement.

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of Head of Communications and Media, the UN Volunteer will support the following tasks : Support Media Monitoring and reporting • Monitor and analyze media for current events, public opinion, press coverage, related to the WFP’s mandates and operations in the region, and other issues relevant to WFP brand and positioning. • Support in identifying and assessing potential reputation and risk issues related to communications across digital platforms and report immediately. • Produce regular social media analytics reports. Content production • Support the development of campaigns and video content for Twitter and other platforms coordinating the sourcing of content from such as videos clips, images, and footage about WFP’s work in the region from Country Offices. • Support development of social media campaigns around UN international days, assisting with production of campaign concept notes and multimedia materials. Support Video Production • Support draft of video scripts according to WFP’s priorities and produce text and multimedia products, including photo stories, data visualizations and social media posts. • Support producing of a 1-2 minute videos ready to post on social media platforms.

Competencies and values

• Building Trust • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Creativity • Empowering Others • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Judgement and Decision-making • Knowledge Sharing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Self-Management • Technological Awareness • Vision • Working in Teams

Living conditions and remarks

Bangkok has an estimated population of 8.75 million as of 2017 (13% of Thailand’s total population), based on data from the 2010 census. Over the past decades, Bangkok has grown rapidly with little urban planning or regulation. This has led to traffic congestion and air pollution, and there is frequent flooding of streets during the rainy season in the City’s low-lying areas The cost of living in Thailand is moderate, as compared to many other capitals in Southeast Asia. Housing is widely available in various sizes and at various price points. Private healthcare in Thailand is of excellent standard, and there are numerous top hospitals in Bangkok, which fall far below countries like the US in terms of price. There are numerous high-quality international schools available in Bangkok, with English as the language of instruction. Bangkok has different public transportation options, including the BTS Skytrain and MRT Underground, metered taxis, mobile-based ride-hailing services (Grab, All Thai Taxi, etc.), tuk tuks, motorbike taxis, buses and boats.