Communications Associate (G6) - Dushanbe

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) Tajikistan is recruiting a Communications Associate (GS6) for a one-year fixed-term assignment in Dushanbe, under the supervision of the Head of External Relations. The role supports WFP's communication and visibility efforts: creating engaging content, managing media and social media, documenting programme results, ensuring donor visibility and promoting awareness of WFP's humanitarian and development work to support resource mobilisation.

Key responsibilities

• Support staff in developing, preparing, executing and disseminating campaigns for target audiences.
• Research, suggest ideas and coordinate video, photographic and radio projects, and manage the storage and distribution of audio-visual materials.
• Act as an information focal point and coordinate media coverage of events.
• Organise and run special events with colleagues, partners and the media.
• Monitor traditional and social media and report findings to senior staff.
• Prepare content for social media, print and other channels consistent with corporate messages, and distribute communications guidelines to staff.
• Maintain internal records and databases, and respond to enquiries promptly.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and improve communications methods.
• Support programme activities by drafting and editing briefings, stories and social media posts, and producing materials for community engagement.

Required profile

• Secondary school education; a post-secondary certificate in communications or a related field is desirable.
• At least six years of experience in communications with an interest in international development or humanitarian assistance.
• Fluency in English and Tajik; fluency in Tajik and Russian is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to the field occasionally.

Required skills

• Knowledge of communications channels, tools and techniques, and ability to create written, visual, audio and multimedia content.
• Desirable: strong social media understanding, editing and copywriting skills, and experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Sway and CorelDRAW.
• Desirable: experience with video and photo editing and design software.

Applications are open until 27 October 2026, 23:59 GMT+05:00 Tajikistan time. WFP offers an attractive compensation package and a multicultural, inclusive working environment.