Junior Liaison Specialist

Overview

Support liaison activities and project coordination primarily focused on diaspora engagement and climate action.

You have:

• Advanced university degree in social or political sciences, international relations, public relations or related field relevant to the work of the Organization.
• University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities in relevant fields or a technical degree/certificate.
• At least 1 year of experience in liaison, coordination, international cooperation, stakeholder engagement, communication and/or project support.
• Working knowledge (level C) of French and English.

Organizational Setting

The FAO Liaison Office with the European Union and Belgium (LOB), based in Brussels and established in 1997, represents Organization vis-à-vis the European Union institutions and the Government of Belgium.

The Office facilitates the Organization’s communication and cooperation with these institutions and serves as liaison to the Organisation for African Caribbean and Pacific States, the Belgian Regional Governments and institutions, academia, private sector, NGOs and UN Agencies based in Belgium. It supports the mobilization of resources, disseminates FAO policy advice, and fosters the exchange of information in areas of priority related to the FAO mandate.

In 80% of their time, the Brussels-based Junior Liaison Specialist will provide support to the project UNJP/GLO/1314/UNJ “Boosting the contribution of diaspora to climate action in rural areas”. The global FAO-IOM joint project will be implemented in Morocco and Senegal, while also engaging the Moroccan and Senegalese diaspora based in Belgium.

For the remaining 20% of their time, the Junior Liaison Specialist will provide support to the liaison and advocacy efforts related to the project (UNJP/GLO/1420/EC) “Implementation of the ePhyto in Central Africa and in European Union Countries”. This initiative, developed by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat in collaboration with the European Commission (EC), aims to implement the ePhyto Solution in Central African countries and ensure its interoperability with European Union systems.

The position is located in Brussels, Belgium

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Director of the FAO Liaison Office, under the direct supervision of the Liaison Officer, and in collaboration with the two project coordinators.

Technical Focus

• Support coordination and liaison activities for the FAO-IOM Project and the ePhyto Project, including with FAO HQ, IOM Brussels, FAO country offices, Belgian public institutions, civil society organizations and Brussels-based stakeholders. • Contribute to project activities, meetings, diaspora engagement, migration-related events, and related knowledge-sharing, visibility and communication efforts, particularly in French where required. • Support the Liaison Office’s broader communication and administrative work, including monthly newsletters, social media posts, office initiatives and other related duties as required.

Tasks and responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the position are the following:

FAO-IOM Project:

• Support liaison and coordination between LOB, the project Secretariat at FAO HQ, the IOM Office Brussels and the FAO country offices in Morrocco and Senegal. • Support liaison and coordination with Belgian public institutions, such as the Ministry of Development Cooperation, Federal Public Service Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment, and with civil society organizations and other stakeholders as required. • Support the project activities in Belgium, in consultation with IOM Office Brussels, including by attending the meetings of the project steering committee, and the project activities with the diaspora • Support the Liaison Office to participate in migration-related events taking place in Belgium

ePhyto Project:

• Support liaison and coordination between LOB, the project Secretariat at FAO HQ, and Brussels-based stakeholders. • Contribute to related visibility and communication efforts.

In close collaboration with Office of Communications (OCC) branches and appropriate Communication focal points, the incumbent will:

• Support the preparation and dissemination of project-related communication materials, knowledge-sharing products and visibility content, including articles, social media posts, presentations and other outreach materials in particular in French, under close guidance of the LOB communications focal point

Other:

• Contribute to the LOB’s monthly newsletter and social media posts and initiatives.

FAO Standards and guidelines:

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. All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including: FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en FAOSTYLE https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm FAO Names Of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).

Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.

• Perform other related office duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• For Consultants: Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in social or political sciences, international relations, public relations or related field relevant to the work of the Organization; Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience. • For PSA.SBS: University degree (or technical degree/certificate) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in in social or political sciences, international relations, public relations or related field relevant to the work of the Organization • At least 1 (one) year of experience in liaison, coordination, international cooperation, stakeholder engagement, communication and/or project support, preferably in areas related to migration, diaspora engagement, plant health, food security, agriculture or sustainable development. • Working knowledge (level C) of French and English.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience with Migration Issues is considered a strong advantage. • Experience with Plant Health Issues is considered a strong advantage. • Experience in communication is considered an advantage. • Proven reporting skills are considered an asset.

Selection Criteria

• Computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office) • Able to work under pressure within multidisciplinary and diverse cultural background teams. • Familiar with the Institutional structures of the European Union and Belgium. • Proven interest in FAO’s mandate and multilateral cooperation

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