Job Specifications
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
14 December 2025-23:59-GMT United Kingdom Time (London)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
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.
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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 Specialist
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultant, CST level II
UNIT/DIVISION: Partnership and Innovation Division, London Global Office
DUTY STATION (City, Country): London, UK
DURATION: (11 months)
BACKGROUND:
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. The London Office plays a key role in fostering strategic partnerships and engaging UK stakeholders, including the Government, parliament, media, private sector, academia, civil society and the public.
London is a global communications hub. Many London-based media outlets are accessed across the world. As such, our engagement with the media in London is particularly important for WFP. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic Communications Specialist to lead WFP’s work with London-based media in raising awareness and support for our work. The consultant will develop strategy, manage media relations, create content tailored for UK and global audiences of UK media, as well as work closely with the UK Government communications team and public figures to build support for WFP’s mission.
In addition, the consultant will ensure that all communications and media engagement activities are closely aligned with WFP’s global corporate communications and media objectives, maintaining consistency of messaging and upholding WFP’s brand values and strategic priorities across all platforms and outreach efforts.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
To develop and lead the implementation of WFP’s media engagement strategy with UK media outlets
To build awareness and engagement with WFP’s work with UK based media outlets – for both UK public and global audiences.
To create, curate and adapt content for UK-focused outreach.
To develop advocacy, campaigns and events in the UK.
To collaborate with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on creating opportunities and content which highlights the impact of UK aid funding to WFP (WFP’s third largest donor).
To work with and expand WFP’s engagement with UK-based Goodwill Ambassadors (GWAs) and other high-profile supporters.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Director of the London Office, but in consultation with Comms Division in HQ, the consultant will:
Strategic Communications & Media Engagement
Develop, lead and implement a UK communications strategy in line with WFP global priorities.
Cultivate and expand relationships with UK-based journalists and media outlets.
Monitor and analyse UK media landscape and identify trends, risks and opportunities for proactive and reactive engagement.
Set up media interviews, press briefings, and journalist engagement activities – identifying risks and opportunities for WFP’s