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.

Position Title: Communications Associate
Contract Type: Service Contract (SC)
Level: SC L6
Contract Duration: 12 months from EOD
Duty Station: Kathmandu

Deadline of Application: 26.10.2025

Qualifications Required

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area and university degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Development or any other related field is desirable.

Experience

• Six years of relevant work experience in Communications.
• Has demonstrated a strong grasp of organizational communication strategies and practices, along with a clear awareness of the broader socio-political environment influencing the organization's operations, as evidenced through daily responsibilities.
• Has experience in content creation and social media management like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook etc.
• Has provided ad-hoc guidance to new staff members.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proactiveness, good collaboration, interpersonal, networking and communication skills.
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others) and visual story telling formats.
• Familiarity with tools for graphic design and video editing like Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Final Cut Pro etc.
• Flexible and open to learning and new experiences.

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English and Nepali languages.
• Working knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Reminders Before You Submit Your Application

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.

Source:WFP