NPP - Communication and Knowledge Management

Organizational Setting

The position is located in the FAO office in Hyderabad. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Pakistan focuses its efforts on poverty reduction, food security, sustainable livelihoods and rural development. FAO has partnered with the Government of Pakistan on research and development, training, extension services and strengthening of the staff capacity in planning and policy making. FAO has supported improvements in agricultural policy analysis, strengthened institutions. Enhanced integrated area development and expanded participation of marginalized and vulnerable communities in sustainable development.

The position is envisioned under GCF funded “Transforming Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management” project on SB 3 SC 6 level.

Modelling of climate change scenarios for Pakistan shows that if agriculture and water management in the Indus River Basin continue along a ‘business as usual’ pathway, increasing temperatures and changes in precipitation will pose serious threats to the future livelihoods of farmers and to the Pakistani agricultural sector. In response to this challenge, the GCF funded project, “Transforming Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management”, will help shift Pakistan and Indus Basin agriculture from its current situation of high vulnerability toward an alternative paradigm wherein better information and farming practices will significantly increase resilience to climate change. To do this, the project will develop the country’s capacity to get and use the information it needs to cope with the impacts of climate change on agriculture and water management by putting in place state-of-the art technology (Component 1); building farmers resilience to climate change through skills, knowledge and technology (Component 2), and creating a wider enabling environment for continuous adaptation and expanded sustainable uptake of climate-resilient approaches (Component 3).

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Pakistan, the direct supervision of Technical Advisor and National Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist, and in close coordination with Project International Officers, Provincial Project Staff, and in close collaboration with OCC branches and focal points, the incumbent will:

Technical Focus

Communications and knowledge management support during the implementation of the project in Sindh.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Liaison with the Office of Communication (OCC) will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes. • Compile and disseminate best practices promoted by the project and lessons learned; • Coordinate and manage dissemination of Project’s publications on various channels; • Support Sindh Project Office in coordination and management of communications with stakeholders, agencies, clients and other agencies. • Assist in the production of Information products for different audiences, including for project activities, workshops and events and supporting field missions for collecting video footage and photography materials • Support Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist in implementing communications campaigns and events that highlight the importance of climate resilience agriculture in the Project area. • Support the training of PIUs in communication skills • Support Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist Plan in creating and disseminating high-end communications products/events aimed at promoting awareness and education on climate resilience agriculture. • Support Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist in developing and maintaining an online archive of FAO communication products, including a photo library and a video vault, ensuring that contents are accurately catalogued and indexed, with all the required metadata entered. • Assist Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist in the development of various multimedia digital content, to ensure that GCF’s activities are consistently reflected on FAO's corporate websites and on FAO’s corporate social media accounts. • Assist Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist in clearance processes for visibility items and communications materials through FAO's Publications Workflow System, to ensure that all relevant publications are entered correctly in the system and keeping communication products and publications in the online repository up to date. • Assist Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist in liaising with several communication service providers for the production of audio-visual communication materials, including photography and video production. • Support Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist in enhancing and promoting the visibility of the project, through using innovative Communication and Knowledge Management methods and tools. • Support Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist in producing video documentary for capturing project results • Support Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist in Preparing National Factsheet/Case Studies to promote national projects results and activities • Support GCF Project monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, including tasks such as gathering and compiling information and inputs from specialists, and working with MEAL Team to compile the reports. • Support organizing the GCF Workshops • All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards • Ensure that all publications and documents to be disseminated via the FAO document repository are timely processed through the corporate Publications Workflow System (PWS), from their planning to production and dissemination. • Work in constant contact with the Publishing Group at FAO and ensure that all corporate publishing standards are adhered to in publications and documents • 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. • Complete and submit on time any other tasks assigned by supervisors

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in in Communication, Journalism, Mass Media, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Administration or related area • 3 years of professional experience in communications, knowledge management, content management or relevant professional field; • Proficiency in written and spoken English • National of Pakistan

Technical/Functional Skills

• Demonstrated experience in developing content that clearly communicates ideas and experiences for media, web, print production, and audio-visual productions • Extent and relevance technical experience in the areas cover by communication and knowledge management. • Extent of experience in undertaking communication and knowledge management tasks. • Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing • Familiarity with FAO policies and programmes and systems is desirable • Good communication and organizational skills, with demonstrated evidence of capacity to produce and present good reports. • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Solid understanding of climate change issues is an added advantage • Good interpersonal & communication skills. • Ability of working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment and rural communities. • Familiarity with UN systems and procedures regarding code of conduct and resource use.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be assessed against the requirements listed above.

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.