National Communication Assistant

Organizational Setting

FAO's office for Iraq is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities while developing and maintaining relations with the relevant Ministries at country level.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative (FAOR) and the direct supervision of the International Communication Specialist and in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative, Sr Resilience Team Leader, the country team and under the guidance of the RNE Communication team.

Technical Focus

Communications

The Communications Assistant shall contribute to strengthen FAO‘s communication products and outreach initiatives in Iraq and makes sure all work aligns the Regional (RNE) Outreach and Engagement Strategy and Plan; which channels the overall OCC strategy and planning. His/her support shall 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.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Assist in developing communications and public information materials for the FAO project activities in Iraq such as success stories, fact sheets, pamphlets, brochures, press releases, tweets, website content, and multimedia products in both English and Arabic languages;
• Work with graphic designers, photographers, multimedia companies and printers to obtain materials in accordance with the organization’s specifications and visual identity;
• Participate to the UN Iraq Strategic Communications Group including following up on joint UN Communications activities (i.e. Joint Statements/PRs and campaigns);
• Liaise with FAO regional office and OCCI to maintain high visibility of FAO Iraq office on FAO social media and communications platforms;

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).

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

• Assist in reporting, editing and translation;
• Undertake any other duty, as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in communication, social science, journalism, political science or a related field
• Five years of relevant experience in communication, web publishing and/or social media networks
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and of the local language of Arabic. Knowledge of Kurdish is an advantage;
• Iraqi Nationality.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and writing;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively, and to analyse and communicate technical topics and data;
• Maturity and ability to work in a team in a dynamic and changing environment

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.