National Project Personnel - GHS Communication Specialist – ECTAD Programme

Organizational Setting

FAO ECTAD (Emergency Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases) is an emergency center established in 2004, specifically aims to assist FAO-member countries in responding to transboundary animal health crisis. FAO ECTAD continuously offers support in controlling Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and other endemic diseases, such as rabies dan anthrax. In addition, FAO ECTAD focuses on global health threats transmitted from animals to humans (zoonosis).

FAO ECTAD through the Global Health Security Programme (GHSP) works with the Government of Indonesia to maintain health resilience which is a global priority, particularly on diseases that emerge and spread through interactions between wildlife, livestock, and humans (zoonoses). GHSP is expected to strengthen Indonesia’s health system and increase its independence in preventing, detecting, and responding to zoonotic diseases and high-risk disease outbreaks, especially those with potentials of becoming pandemics. The project is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture’s Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health (DGLAHS) with the financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Reporting Lines

The Global Health Security (GHS) Communications Specialist shall operate under the overall management of the FAO Representative in Indonesia, the general supervision of the Emergency Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases Operations (ECTAD) Programme Team Leader/Chief Technical Advisor in Indonesia, and the direct substantive supervision of the USAID Indonesia Project Management Specialist for Emerging Infectious Disease.

Technical Focus

In close consultation and coordination with USAID Indonesia, the GHS Communications Specialist will work closely with the FAO ECTAD National Communication Officer, other members of the ECTAD Indonesia communication and technical teams, FAO Representation Communications and Information staff, USAID GHS Implementing Partners, Government counterparts and donors to perform a range of duties relating to producing high quality communications materials and meeting the communication objectives of USAID’s Global Health Security program in Indonesia. Materials will be expected in English, Bahasa Indonesia, or both, with minimal editing required. The incumbent shall familiarize him/herself with FAO’s corporate communications policy and operational guidelines to ensure mandatory coherence of all communication and information outputs

Expected Outputs:

• Communications deliverables (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and as needed) in consultation with the USAID Indonesia Project Management Specialist EID and USAID Development Outreach and Communications (if needed);
• Mainstreaming GHS implementing partners key messages into GHS implementing partners communication materials;
• Manage at least one interview and/or article and/or media initiative per quarter with local media (press, radio or TV) to disseminate GHS implementing partners work, achievement, key issue, etc;
• Maintain a list and foster relevant media contacts across all implementing partners and government ministries;
• Press releases, media talking points, potential Q&As and other necessary IEC materials related to the site visits, events, and on emerging infectious diseases and pandemic threats issues;
• Use of a wide range of communication materials and approaches;
• Collaboration between GHS implementing partners on communication strengthened;
• Contribute to communication plans during the GHS and implementing partners planning processes.

Tasks and responsibilities

1. In close consultation and collaboration with the GHS implementing partners communication network and relevant government officials, update and maintain a detailed GHS communication strategy, work plan and timeline of innovative and impactful materials to inform policy and decision-makers as well as raise public awareness of:

• GHS partners’ (FAO, One Health Workforce/Indohun, WHO, CP3/IFRC, IDDS) programs, activities, achievements/impact, challenges, etc;
• Issues related to emerging pandemic threat risk reduction and livelihood promotion, and strategies for improved policy decision-making and development; and
• Issues related to US-Indonesia Bi-Mission cooperation and collaboration.

2. Ensure that the GHS communication work plan has a realistic timeline and is in line with the GHS communication strategy.

3. While the GHS Communication Specialist will be housed in FAO space, he/she is expected to proactively interact with and support all USAID implementing partners across the GHS portfolio and implement the GHS communication work plan in collaboration with GHS and government partners, including:

• In line with FAO’s communication guidelines, develop and assist GHS Partners in the development of suitable IEC materials (including social media content) to national culture and language and advise on their methods of production and dissemination;
• Proactively share ideas for communication materials, events, etc;
• Maintain a calendar of events, particularly communication-related events and/or due dates and harmonise GHS communication activities with GHS partners’ communication strategies and activities;
• Based on an understanding of target audience preferences, work with and support technical teams and communication teams across GHS portfolio to develop additional GHS communication materials, activities and events;
• Advise on methods for production, dissemination and/or implementation of new GHS communication materials/events.
• Coordinate with GHS Partners Communications Officers, USAID Development Outreach and Communications, and GOI communication/public affairs unit on GHS activities/events involving media such as media doorstop, media pull-aside, press conference, media fellowship, etc.

4. In line with FAO’s communication guidelines, assist in the preparation and updating of GHS briefs, weekly and other updates, success stories, program/project/ thematic and other fact sheets, talking points, presentations, infographics, social media assets, press releases, and public information material for raising the visibility of the program and/or key issues or other IEC materials as necessary;

5. Undertake field visits to document and develop success stories from GHS activities (particularly activities that are implemented with other GHS partners and engage GOI), gather stakeholder perceptions and activities that are relevant to the high-level audience;

6. Proactively seek out good beneficiary feature story possibilities for TV, online and print media, based upon the good practices of GHS partners technical cooperation work in-country;

7. Submit an end of assignment report upon completion of the assignment; and

8. Perform other duties to fulfil visibility and communication and liaison objectives as requested by USAID Indonesia

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• • University graduate in social sciences, journalism, communications, public relations, public health or other relevant third level qualification
  • Minimum of 5 years proven working experience with/related to media and in information, educations,and communications.
  • National of Indonesia.
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• An excellent command of English and Bahasa, proven writing, and reporting skills, able to operate under pressure, under minimum supervision, and a strong team player.
• Strong writing, composition and editing skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia with minimal editing required.
• Proactive approach to improving the visibility of the GHS partners’ programme.
• Experience in awareness raising for animal disease control and/or human health projects.
• Experience working with Indonesian print, radio, TV, and online companies.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PageMaker and other desktop publishing, graphics design, simple illustration/animation, and video editing software.
• Experience in creating content and maintain social media platforms.
• Ability to work with individuals from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds; have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workload within general schedule of work, instructions, and standardized practices.

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
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/