Communication Officer

Overview

Develop and manage communication strategies for FAO's projects.

You have:

• Advanced university degree in communication, social science, journalism, political science or a related field
• Three years of relevant experience in communication, web publishing and/or social media networks
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English
• Limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
• Ability to translate complex and technical communications to a wide and varied audience
• Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset
• Extensive experience in editing communication, promotional or technical materials
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions

Organizational Setting Through its Country Offices, or FAO Representations, FAO assists governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to address hunger and malnutrition, and provides technical support for the sustainable development of their agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors. The activities of the FAO Country Offices include design and implementation of country-tailored field programmes, liaison with local donor representatives, and active public awareness-raising and outreach activities related to FAO initiatives such as the World Food Day.

The Communication Officer will serve specifically two projects: The project "PROMOVE Agribiz" and the Agro-Industrial Development Programme (ProDAI) respectively funded by the European Union and Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). The objective of both projects is to contribute to sustainable, inclusive and broad-based economic growth and poverty reduction in the context of national food and nutrition security as well as climate change. The specific objectives are: i) to improve food and nutrition security and resilience of smallholders through climate-smart and nutrition-sensitive agriculture development in the provinces of Nampula and Zambézia; and ii) to enhance rural competitiveness through increased participation of smallholders and Micro, Small - Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in economic activities, economic diversification, improved access to rural services and improved rural investment climate in the provinces of Nampula, Zambezia, Sofala and Manica. Both projects relay on important institutional cooperation at central, provincial and district level. The broad range of stakeholders from Public, Private and Community Based Organizations, requires a significant of communication, information and visibility actions.

The position is located in the FAO Representation in Maputo, Mozambique.

Reporting Lines The Communication Officer reports to the FAO Representative, under the direct supervision of the Technical Adviser/Head of Programme and in close collaboration with Project Coordinator(s), and in liaison as necessary with the Regional Communications Officer at RAF.

Technical Focus To increase visibility of the projects and promote awareness of their activities and impact, the Communication Officer will develop and manage an effective strategy for producing key communication materials and surfacing them on the organization’s main platforms, identifying and increasing FAO participation in relevant events, and providing assistance to the communication team of the FAO Representation in Mozambique when required. S/he will also develop the relevant information materials to be broadcasted for large audience of farmers.

Key Results The provision of internet and internal communication.

Key Functions • Processes, coordinates arrangements and delivers services. • Researches and analyses communication policy and service delivery issues, maintains operational statistics and prepares related reports. • Contributes to the development of information and training materials and coordinates and assists in the presentation of information/training sessions to management and staff. • Provides information and advice to management and staff. • Participates in project teams and work groups.

Specific Functions • Works closely with the Programme team and members of the project teams to keep abreast of the project activities. • Facilitates information exchange between partners and identified stakeholders. • Provide support to the project experts pre-drafting articles. • Assures the visual identity of any communication and information material produced by the programmes and assuring the proper visibility of the donor. • Collects success stories and shares them in the broadcasting and social media tools adopted by the different programmes. • Follows up the relevant procurement processes assuring timely execution. • Ensures that all communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements • Advanced university degree in communication, social science, journalism, political science or a related field • Three years of relevant experience in in communication, web publishing and/or social media networks • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies • Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions. • Ability to translate complex and technical communications to a wide and varied audience, in a simple and concise manner, cooperate with officials in national governments, intergovernmental organizations facilitating the buy-in for complex schemes/systems involving relevant stakeholders. • Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset. • Extent and relevance of experience in the field of web publishing and social media networks as well as in editing communication, promotional or technical materials, working with government institutions at different level. • Extent and relevance of experience in working with government institutions at different levels. • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of Portuguese is considered an asset.

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