JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Communication Assistant - Multimedia - World Food Programme (WFP) Yaounde

Communication Assistant - Multimedia
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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Communications Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Support the Communications and Media Office (COM) Unit in producing high-quality audio, visual, and multimedia materials that align with WFP Cameroon’s COM 2024–2028 strategy.

2. Produce, film, edit and package compelling video and photo content that effectively showcases WFP Cameroon’s field activities, beneficiaries and results. 3. Use professional design and editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to produce visually engaging content for internal and external dissemination.

4. Write engaging human-interest stories, captions, and social media posts to complement photo and video content, ensuring they align with WFP's tone and communication priorities.

5. Support the publication and scheduling of multimedia content across WFP Cameroon’s digital platforms, including social media and website, ensuring consistency with corporate branding and editorial standards.

6. Apply best practices in video production, photography, graphic design and storytelling to ensure all outputs meet WFP quality standards and communicate impact clearly.

7. Manage and maintain an organized multimedia library, including photo, video and design assets, ensuring accessibility and proper metadata tagging.

8. Provide coverage of field missions, donor visits and key events through photography, videography and short field stories to enhance donor visibility and public awareness.

9. Liaise with government counterparts, UN agencies, media and partners on joint communication initiatives, field visits and press events in line with the COM strategy.

10. Follow standard emergency preparedness and response practices to ensure WFP can rapidly produce, edit and disseminate communication materials during emergencies.

11. Respond to various requests for communication and multimedia support, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all assigned tasks.

12. Perform other related duties as required.

Required Skills and Technical Competencies

a)     Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, and InDesign.

b)     Strong expertise in multimedia production, including photography, videography, editing, animation, and motion graphics.

c)      Ability to produce clear, engaging visual storytelling content and concise digital writing for social media and online platforms.

d)     Familiarity with digital content planning, analytics, and social media management tools.

e)     Creative mindset, excellent aesthetic judgement, and attention to visual detail.

f)      Strong coordination and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

g)     Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain WFP quality and brand standard.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS/ LANGUAGE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable experience:

Required Experience: Five years’ professional experience in communications. 

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Fluency (level C) or intermediate knowledge (level B) of another official language.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Position: Communications Assistant - Multimedia

Contract Type: Service Contract (SC)

Grade : SC5

Duration: 12months

Duty Station: Yaounde
Application Deadline: October 23, 2025

HOW TO APPLY ?

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wfp/job_openings?locationCountry=b579d21545a140c49418f0a3451a3160