Communication Specialist

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Wednesday 2 Nov 2022 at 22:59 UTC

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Organizational Setting

The position is located at the FAO Representation in Georgia. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by the FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

The Communication Specialist works under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Georgia, the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative in Georgia, in close collaboration with National Communication Specialists and FAO staff in Georgia, as well as the REU communication team, and in accordance with FAO’s corporate communications policies and donor visibility guidelines.

Technical focus

Communication Specialist supports the FAO Georgia projects in all information, communication and visibility work.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Lead the Communication Team of FAO Country Office in Georgia • Undertake all information and communication work related to the technical assistance of the EU-supported FAO projects • Further develop overall communication and visibility action plans for all activities under the FAO the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) projects • Undertake all information and communication work related to the technical assistance of the SDC/ADA-supported FAO projects • Undertake all information and communication work related to the technical assistance of the FAO projects supported by various donors • Ensure appropriate visibility of FAO and the EUD in line with relevant visibility requirements and guidelines; • Ensure appropriate visibility of FAO and the SDC/ADA in line with relevant visibility requirements and guidelines; • Ensure appropriate visibility of FAO and its various donors and partners in line with relevant visibility requirements and guidelines • Create regular news outlets (press releases, news stories, newsletters) of various formats (electronic, printed, web) and disseminate to stakeholders (FAO globally, donors, government, media, partners) through appropriate channels (TV, radio, social networks, webpages, etc.); • Distribute various articles, news releases, reports, multimedia materials from regional office as well as FAO HQ to local stakeholders; • Assist in development of video as well as photo materials covering FAO activities in Georgia under ENPARD as well as the Austrian-funded projects and maintaining relevant video and photo library; • Serve as a FAO focal point for local and international media, facilitate field visits of media to EU, SDC, ADA and other donor-supported FAO projects; • Create various information packages for media and arrange opportunities for educating them on the issues of agriculture; • Participate in planning and organizing of public events (conferences, presentations, trainings, visits of officials, field visits, etc.) to ensure consistency of messages, quality of events, and visibility; • Work closely with FAO staff to draw ideas on new communication-related activities and initiatives; • Provide guidelines to local staff on how to deal with media and ensure consistency of messages, provide advice in case of various media-related cases; • Ensure regular media monitoring and report on impact of FAO media outreach in Georgia; • Translate articles and social media contents to and from English and/or Georgian languages; • Perform other related duties as required. • Liaise with the Office of Communication (OCC), either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes. All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including: FAOSTYLE (English: https://www.fao.org/3/cb8081en/cb8081en.pdf; French: https://www.fao.org/3/AC339FR/ac339fr.pdf; Spanish: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339s/ac339s.pdf; Arabic: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339a/ac339a.pdf; Chinese: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339c/ac339c.pdf); FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm; FAO Names Of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en; Story guidelines http://intranet.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/occ/Quick_Guides/UPDATED-Digital-Storytelling-Guide-EN-FINAL.pdf; Story template http://intranet.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/occ/Quick_Guides/FAO-Stories-Template-UPDATED.pdf; UN map standards (available to staff); FAO Brand and policy book (available to staff).

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree (MA) in Communication, Public Relations or Journalism. • 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level • Excellent knowledge of English and Georgian, knowledge of Russian is an asset • National of Georgia

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Hands-on experience of developing and implementing communication and visibility strategies and plans in the field of relief and development activities • Good understanding of agriculture-related issues • Experience of working with international donors as well as government • Experience of working with local and international media • Availability to work overtime when required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
  • 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 http://www.whed.net/
  • For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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