FAO Recruits 01 Communication Officer

FAO recruits 01 Communication Officer

Job Description: 1901681

Communications Officer

Closure Date: 01/Aug/2019, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: FAO Representation in the Sudan, FNSDN

Type of Requisition: Professional Project

Grade Level: P-2.

Primary Location: Sudan-Khartoum

Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension

Post Number: 2007037

CCOG Code: 1A08

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies relating to the extension of appointments

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality

• People with disabilities are protected from any type of discrimination during any stage of employment, including the recruitment phase

• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

• The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO Country Offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programs and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. FAO’s mission is to work with the Government of the Sudan to help build a food-secure country, free of hunger and malnutrition, where food and agriculture contribute to improving the living standards of all, especially the poorest, in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner. The Organization’s activities in the Sudan are fully integrated with the national priorities outlined in the national plan and strategies of the country.

Reporting Lines

The Communication Officer reports to the FAO Representative in the Sudan and works under the direct supervision of the Deputy FAO Representative and in close collaboration with the Regional Communication Officer.

Technical Focus

Outreach-Advocacy, Communication Programming, Food Security.

Key Results

The provision of internet and internal communication.

Key Functions

• Processes, coordinates arrangements and delivers outreach, advocacy and communication services;

• Researches and analyzes communication policy and service delivery issues, maintains operational statistics, and prepares related reports;

• Provides information and advice to management and staff;

• Participates in project teams and working groups.

Specific Functions

• Develops a “National Communication Strategy/Plan” that doesvetails the Regional Communication Strategy and the Regional Plan in line with the Country Programming Framework (CPF), the Corporate Communication Policy and Strategy, and the United Nations Communications Strategy of the Sudan;

• Builds effective and close partnership with media outlets based in the country and creates a pool of reliable media contacts to ensure complete coverage of the activities of the Organization;

• Acts as a focal point for the FAO Representation in the Sudan (FNSDN) technical officers’ Publications Workflow System (PWS) inquiries;

• Contributes to dissemination of relevant visibility materials for FAO’s Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE), and the Regional Communication Network in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region visibility efforts (such as press releases, agendas and other materials for events/press conferences);

• On a regular basis, shares with the Regional Communication Officer the communication products of the Senior Officers’ Media Initiative (SOMI);

• Reviews project partners’ visibility materials and publications and provides input related to content of communication materials, use of FAO logo and disclaimer on publications, agendas for events;

• Contributes to the improvement of visibility and outreach of FNSDN and RNE social and new media platforms; and FAO in general, in coordination with the social media and outreach teams in headquarters under line management’s guidance;

• Contributes to resource mobilization efforts through the preparation of briefs on ongoing programs;

• Supports full implementation of the European Union project CV plan and track media coverage of the European Union-funded project;

• Contributes to the development and distribution of press releases;

• Organizes European Union site visits, official opening ceremonies, interviews, TV and radio broadcast;

• Supports communications and visibility of events organized by or in collaboration with the FAO Representation including preparation of talking points, speeches, photos and video coverage;

• Contributes to the dissemination at country, regional and global levels, of relevant public information products, including publications on relevant FAO websites of European Union-funded project achievements;

• Performs other duties 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;

• Three years of relevant experience in communication, web publishing and/or social media networks;

• Working knowledge of English, and limited knowledge of one of the other FAO languages ​​Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish.

Competencies

• Results Focus;

• Team work;

• Communication;

• Building Effective Relationships;

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of ​​work, particularly in field positions, is desirable;

• Ability to translate complex and technical communications to a wide and varied audience, in a simple and concise manner;

• Understanding of FAO policies and programs is considered a strong asset;

• Extent and relevance of experience in the field of web publishing and social media networks as well as in editing communication, promotional or technical materials;

• Working knowledge of Arabic would be an asset;

• Extent and relevance of experience in the UN System is desirable.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values ​​of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Candidates endorsed in the selection process for this vacancy announcement will be considered for the FAO Professional Employment Roster for a period of two years. The Roster is used to fill other similar positions at the same or lower grade, and in the same or another duty station;

• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

• Dependency allowances

• Rental subsidy

• Education grant for children

• Home leave travel

• 30 working days of annual leave per year

• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund

• International health insurance; optional life insurance

• Disability protection

FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusiveness and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:

• elements of family-friendly policies

• flexible working arrangements

• standards of conduct

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills;

• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;

• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application;

• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;

• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list;

• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be relevant to the employment qualifications;

• Incomplete applications will not be considered;

• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered;

• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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