Communications Intern

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

12 July 2026-23:59-GMT-06:00 Central Standard Time (El Salvador)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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).

FINALIDAD DEL PUESTO:

Brindar apoyo integral a la Unidad de Comunicaciones en la gestión, diseño y producción de contenido digital y audiovisual, así como en la formulación de propuestas creativas y soporte en actividades de visibilidad. Todo esto con el objetivo de posicionar, documentar y difundir de manera efectiva el impacto del mandato del Programa Mundial de Alimentos de “Salvar Vidas y Cambiar Vidas” en El Salvador.

RESPONSABILIDADES PRINCIPALES:

Bajo la supervisión directa de la Asistente Superior de Comunicaciones, el/la persona llevará a cabo las siguientes tareas:

Contenido digital y analítica:

• Generar, programar y publicar contenidos dinámicos y de alto impacto para las plataformas digitales oficiales de la Oficina de País de WFP El Salvador, así como para la cuenta institucional del Representante.
• Elaborar informes métricos mensuales sobre el rendimiento de las redes sociales para medir el alcance y engagement de las publicaciones.
• Proponer ideas innovadoras de marketing digital y participar activamente en el diseño, desarrollo y adaptación de campañas globales y regionales adaptadas al contexto salvadoreño.

Producción audiovisual y cobertura en terreno

• Colaborar en el diseño gráfico y en la preproducción, grabación y edición de videos institucionales para los diferentes proyectos y productos de comunicación de WFP.
• Brindar soporte en la cobertura de eventos oficiales y visitas de campo mediante el levantamiento de material audiovisual de alta calidad (fotografía y video), con total disponibilidad para realizar misiones y desplazamientos al interior del país.

Soporte editorial y operativo

• Redactar y editar documentos institucionales, notas y materiales informativos con un estándar excelente tanto en español como en inglés; asimismo, realizar traducciones entre ambos idiomas.
• Asistir en procesos operativos, administrativos y logísticos diarios de la Unidad de Comunicaciones.
• Atender y canalizar una gran variedad de consultas internas y externas, asegurando un espíritu de servicio y resolución ante peticiones de apoyo imprevistas.

EXPERIENCIA DESEABLE PARA DESEMPEÑAR ESTA FUNCIÓN:

• Graduado o egresado del área de diseño gráfico, comunicaciones u otras carreras afines.
• Experiencia en el manejo y generación de contenido para redes sociales (copys, posteos, dinámicas, campañas, etc).
• Excelente redacción y ortografía.
• Buen manejo (comprobable) de programas de diseño como Adobe Photoshop, InDesign e Illustrator y de edición de videos y fotos como Premier, After Effects, Audition y Lightroom.
• Habilidad para comunicar información e ideas de manera creativa.
• Habilidad para trabajar de manera organizada, cumpliendo los plazos establecidos.
• Habilidad para trabajar en equipo y en un ambiente culturalmente diverso.
• Idiomas: Dominio del idioma español y nivel intermedio del idioma inglés.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.