Apply: FAO Communication Specialist

Deadline: 03 March, 2022

Location: Monrovia, Liberia

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Communication Specialist.

FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement country specific communication strategy by identifying stakeholders, goals, objectives and timelines and consulting with thematic and technical teams
  • From the outcome of the results and activities of the project, adopt the project’s reporting format and develop a communications strategy and plan of action for the duration of the GCP/LIR/027/EC project
  • Comply with the FAO corporate and regional communication strategies and closely coordinate plans and activities with the regional communication officer
  • Develop communication plans for specific activities and target key messages tailored to certain audience (including donors, beneficiaries, partners, and the public), and disseminate information efficiently and effectively
  • Coordinate, produce and disseminate communication and advocacy materials, including brochures, human interest stories, posters and other visibility products in close coordination with focal points in RAF and in observance of corporate and branding guidelines
  • Develop a media database and partnerships with media organisations and journalists; interact and pitch stories of Calibri interest, and organise media field visits
  • Coordinate media engagement during events and missions and collect visual and audio footage for both publication and archiving of events and missions
  • Create policy briefs and other strategic communication publications
  • Develop and produce communication products to highlight EU support including, but not limited to, key messages, briefs, brochures, talking points, success stories and presentations
  • Travel to field, as necessary, to ensure collection/production of stories, interviews, photos and videos
  • Draft press releases and talking points
  • Organise press conferences and prepare media kits
  • Provide information to querying journalists and manage flagship FAO events 
  • Cover high-level and high-visibility events, ensuring media coverage, and disseminate live information to highlight messages
  • Provide visibility for all project activities with focus on GCP/LIR/027/EC
  • Produce content for online and social media channels such as the website, Flickr, Twitter
  • Write and edit web posts and ensure content is interesting and visually appealing
  • Increase FAO Liberia’s social media engagement and feature stories that will appeal to audience
  • Work closely and colleagues as communication champions and how to deal with the media by providing key messages and basic tips on media engagement
  • Participate and represent FAO in interagency communication meetings (UN communication group) and ensure FAO representation and participation in UN events
  • Monitor communication plans and address gaps to improve effectiveness and quality
  • Prepare and submit the draft final report, including all project activities, impact assessment, and lessons learnt, and make recommendations for follow-up assistance in the agricultural sector
  • Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Communication for Development or a related field
  • Five years, minimum, of experience in corporate communications, public information, journalism, international relations or agriculture/rural development sector communication
  • Work experience with national and international NGOs, UN agencies, government and donors
  • Working knowledge of English
  • Nationality of Liberia

To apply and for more information, click here.

Photo source: FAOAmericas

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