Communications and Outreach Analyst

Overview

Ensure effective communication and outreach for FAO in Yemen

You have:

• University Degree in communications, public relations or relevant post-secondary qualification(s).
• Proven experience in communications, public relations or relevant fields for a minimum of 5 years.
• Working knowledge of English
• National of Yemen

Organizational Setting

FAO's office for Yemen is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities under Yemen. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant Ministries at country level. This position is based in FAO Representation in Sanaa, Yemen. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an 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

Under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative and in close coordination with the Regional Communication Specialist and the direct supervision of Emergency Reporting and Outreach Specialist, the Senior Analyst - Communications & Outreach will contribute to strengthen FAO’s Communication functions in Yemen.

Technical Focus

His/her support will ensure an effective presence in the media of the FAO as a dynamic and renewed organization that works to strengthen food security and to promote agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and the sustainable management of natural resources to the benefit of communities and rural people in need.

• Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with programmes and projects personnel within FAO as well as outside the organization with other UN Agencies, donors and NGOs/implementing partners. • Understanding and meeting exceed both internal and external client needs as well as anticipating and addressing such needs through the development innovative approaches • capturing, developing and effectively sharing information and knowledge • Originating and editing written content for media and the general public to be disseminated through press or other online outlets • Supervising the production of multimedia content including short videos, documentaries and audio content • Promoting FAO’s work through the of virtual networks (social media and internet)

Tasks and responsibilities

• Design and implement, with the support of the Regional Communication Specialist, a National Communication Plan that dove tails the Regional Communication Strategy and the Regional Plan and that is in line with the Country Programming Framework (CPF), the Plan of Action for Yemen and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) Work Plan in Yemen; • Ensure full participation in the activities and initiatives led by the United Nations Communication Group (UNCG) in Yemen; • Maintain and update the official website of the Representation with press releases generated by FAO staff and/or submitted by the • Regional Office; • Conduct of communications needs assessments for FAO Yemen Country Office (CO) (projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives); • Provide support to programme teams in reporting, drafting articles, content management, norms for publishing and design in line with donor requirements as well as FAO guidelines; • Developing social media platforms and overseeing their maintenance and updating as well as preparing content for the digital platforms to ensure consistency of materials following corporate requirements in cooperation with the RNE and OCC • Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for flagship initiatives such as IPC and annual events including World Food Day; • Preparation/Review and dissemination of newsletter to donors, donor reports, and civic education and community awareness, where appropriate, to support projects;

Outreach

• Organize and prepare for the participation of senior management public discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches; • Provision of ad hoc trainings for FAO staff on internal and external communications for development, especially photography, social media and working with the press; • Alert and/or warn Regional Office regarding special internal situations (weather events, political tensions, elections, protests, strikes, etc.) that can lead to problems that significantly affect the agriculture, livestock and fisheries sectors;

FAO social media guidelines: https://www.fao.org/communications/policy/social-media/en/ Social Media Branding guidelines: https://www.fao.org/3/cb5044en/cb5044en.pdf FAOSTYLE English: https://www.fao.org/3/cb8081en/cb8081en.pdf FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm; FAO names of countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en; UN map standards (available to staff); FAO Brand and policy book (available to staff)

For videos intended for social media, liaise with OCCI to clear the scripts prior to editing. The social media videos should follow the branding guidelines outlined here: https://www.fao.org/3/cb5044en/cb5044en.pdf Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree in communications, public relations or relevant post-secondary qualification(s). • Proven experience in communications, public relations or relevant fields for a minimum of 5 years. • Working knowledge of English • National of Yemen

FAO Core 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 communication /public information • Extent and relevance of experience in communication • Extent and relevance of experience in information dissemination • Familiarity with FAO’s branding guidelines and social media use • Experience in basic photography • Dynamic and creative • Ability to operate under pressure and good interpersonal skills. • Excellent communicative skills

Selection Criteria/ Technical/Functional Skills

• Demonstrated capacity to plan, advice and guide planning processes. • Demonstrated capability to manage and coordinate implementation of agricultural/rural development projects. • Excellent ability to summarize complex topics in a simple way, understandable to technical and non-technical audiences. • Demonstrated ability to liaise with multiple agencies, • Ability to work within a team of professional staff from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds. • Ability to plan and meet deadlines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• 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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