Strategic Communication and Outreach Specialist
Strategic Communication and Outreach Specialist
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- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture.
- Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of nonand underrepresented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs values
- FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zerotolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
HOW TO APPLY
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Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient inclusive resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for better production better nutrition a better environment and a better life leaving no one behind.
The Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP) enables the transition to MORE efficient inclusive resilient and sustainable plant production and protection through optimization and minimization. This requires the integration and harmonization of all appropriate crop production policies and practices in order to increase production in a sustainable manner in order to eradicate hunger while preserving the natural resources and environment for future use.
The post is located in the Office of the Director Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP).
Reporting Lines
The consultant will report to the NSP Director and will work with NSP Technical Teams and the Office of Communications (OCC). Liaison with OCC will be maintained either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator to ensure compliance with OCC standards appropriate review and clearance processes.
Technical Focus
Technical leadership in strategic communication for NSP Division.
Tasks and responsibilities
In accordance with FAOs corporate communication policies and practices and ensuring the quality and consistency of communication products with FAO standards the incumbent will perform the following duties:
Lead the development of strategic communication products and materials to amplify the visibility and impacts of NSP work at global scale e.g. key messages brochures newsletters factsheets reports and social media posts
Under the guidance of OCC identify opportunities to promote NSP work and impacts e.g. online media social media TV stations podcasts and other outlets
Lead the development of speeches and presentation materials for the Director and Deputy Director of NSP
Lead strategic engagement with other divisions and decentralized offices to produce high impact communication tools products and materials.
Manage in collaboration with the relevant teams the divisional input to corporate social media accounts.
Contribute to the development of strategic communication efforts to strength NSP partnership and resource mobilization efforts.
Support resource mobilization effort of the division in collaboration with technical teams from NSP and other divisions or offices.
Under the guidance of OCC and in consultation with the technical experts of the division provide timely response to media requests and other communication related requests.
Produces/drafts communicationrelated documents multimedia products online content press releases and strategic speeches.
Ensures that all materials follow FAO guidance on communications policies and procedures.
FAO Standards and guidelines:
o Liaison with OCC will be maintained either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator to ensure compliance with OCC standards aligned messaging and appropriate review and clearance processes.
o All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards including:
o FAO Strategic Framework 202231:
o FAO social media policy and guidelines:
o Social Media Branding Guidelines:
o FAOSTYLE
o FAO terminology http://
o FAO Names Of Countries
o Story guidelines Story template UN map standards FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).
o Further guidance regarding FAO communications policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet OCC section.
Other tasks as requested by the Director of NSP
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Masters degree in communication studies journalism or related fields.
8 to 10 years of relevant experience in strategic communication journalism media engagement or related fields.
Working knowledge (proficiency level C) of English.
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
Good understanding of strategic communication and highlevel skills in written and visual forms of communication
Demonstration of previous work in strategic communication and their impact
Work experience in more than one location or area of work
Extent and relevance of experience in the field of communication services for prominent organizations particularly at the international level including substantive experience in journalism.
Extent and relevance of experience in drafting highquality written materials for a wide variety of audiences.
Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview processing)
- Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at informationvisit the FAO employment website
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment accreditation any residency or visa requirements and security clearances.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
