Programme Assistant (Outreach and Reporting)

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 Programme Assistant - Communications & Outreach will contribute to strengthen FAO’s Communication functions in Yemen. 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.

Technical Focus

Facilitate compliance of the projects with environmental safeguards standards of FAO and donors (specifically the World Bank) and develop the technical documentation related to all Environmental safeguards. The work will be guided by the FAO technical standards and donor guidelines (e.g. World Bank Environmental and Social Standards) and the project’s Environmental and Social Management Framework and legally binding Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP).

Tasks and responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 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 in the development of various multimedia digital content, to ensure that FAO Yemen’s activities are consistently reflected on FAO's emergency and corporate websites and on FAO’s corporate social media accounts.
• Assist in the daily management of FAO Yemen social media accounts, production of social media content, creation of engaging posts and regular monitoring of FAO implementing partners’ social media to ensure regular updates and consistent branding of FAO’s activities on social media.
• Assist 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 in liaising with several communication service providers for the production of audio-visual communication materials, including photography and video production.
• Assist in the production of English and Arabic Information products for different audiences, including for project activities, workshops and events and supporting field missions for collecting video footage and photography materials.
• Perform any other related duties as requested by the supervisor.

All social media assets produced must comply with FAO standards, including:

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.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Digital Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, International relations, Social Sciences, or any other related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience developing digital media content for development or humanitarian actions.
• Proficient 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.
• Prior experience working with video productions and digital archiving of multi-media content.
• Prior experience working with social media is highly desired.

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.