Social Media, Digital Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 2 September 2026-23:59-GMT+09:00 Korean Standard Time (Seoul) 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: 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). JOB TITLE: Social Media, Digital Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator TYPE OF CONTRACT: Junior Consultancy UNIT/DIVISION: SEO/PPD DUTY STATION (City, Country): Seoul, Republic of Korea DURATION: Until 31 December 2026 (renewable) BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: WFP Seoul Global Office (SEO) is looking for a Social Media, Digital Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator who can strongly advocate for WFP’s mission and raise WFP’s profile in ROK by optimizing ROK’s vibrant social network systems with relevant and impactful digital content that will resonate with the Korean public. The consultant will report to SEO’s Partnerships Officer and work in close coordination with the APARO and GHQ CAM. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive): Assist in developing social media plans and editorial calendar aligned with WFP's global advocacy & fundraising campaigns. Curate, produce, and manage high-quality/high-impact digital content – including graphics, videos, and written posts – for SEO’s social media channels, website, and email newsletters. Track performance metrics, analyze audience insights and trends in digital platforms including portals, search engines etc. to optimize SEO’s digital engagement strategies. Monitor online and social media trends/conversations, providing timely and relevant updates to enhance audience engagement and assist in managing reputational risks in the digital space. Support the design and implementation of SEO event planning and coordination (e.g. public campaigns, ceremonies, exhibitions, pop up events etc.) led by SEO’s public and private sector partnerships teams. Assist in WFP Goodwill Ambassadors relationship management with a particular focus on identifying campaigns and digital content creation opportunities to maximize outreach and public engagement. Identify opportunities to engage with new influencers, social media groups and creative agencies etc. Collaborate with cross-functional team members on content ideas with the aim of creating dynamic, impactful and differentiated content. Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: University degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or other relevant field. Experience: At least 1 year of professional experience in social media platform management, digital marketing and content creation. Knowledge & Skills: Proven work experience in social medial, digital marketing and content creation. Good understanding of social media KPIs and digital marketing performance analysis. Ability to deliver creative and high-quality digital content. Ability to write compelling social media copy. Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and video editors preferred. Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, Korean 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. 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