Recrutement de 01 Communication Specialist

Recrutement de 01 Communication Specialist

Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: 5 ans
Expire le: 14-08-2023

FAO
Monrovia, Liberia
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description - Communication Specialist (2302263)

Job Description

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2302263

Communication Specialist

Job Posting: 31/Jul/2023
Closure Date: 14/Aug/2023, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FRLIR
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Liberia-Monrovia
Duration: 11 months (with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds)
Post Number: N/A
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device


FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting
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 develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines
Under the overall direction of the FAO Representative, and Technical Supervision of Assistant FAO Representative for Programme, the Communication Specialist will provide strategic direction and communication support to enhance visibility of FAO's programme in Liberia. In regular consultation and coordination with the project leads, the communication focal points of the Regional Office for Africa, Office of Corporate Communications, and the Sub-regional Office of West Africa, the consultant will ensure the development and implementation of the country communication strategy. Activities and output under the strategies will be coordinated in coherence with the organizational/corporate communication policy and operational guidelines. The candidate will perform the following tasks:

Technical Focus
The Communication Specialist is responsible for all corporate and internal communication activities of the Organization and shall ensure coherence and consistency in FAQ's corporate messaging and communications' outputs, as well as enables cost­ effectiveness in use of communication-related resources across the Organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The incumbent will undertake the following:
• 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 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 organizations and journalists; interact and pitch stories of Calibri interest; organize 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 all projects and including but not limited to key messages, briefs, brochures, talking points, success stories and presentations; also travel to field, as necessary, to ensure collection/production of stories, interviews, photos and videos.
• Draft press releases and talking points; organize press conferences; prepare media kits; provide information to querying journalists; manage flagship FAO events (e.g., World Food Day, project launches, workshops , etc.).
• Cover high-level and high-visibility events; ensure media coverage and disseminate live information to highlight messages.
• Provide visibility for all project activities
• Produce content for online and social media channels such as the website, Flickr, Twitter, etc. 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 train colleagues as communication champions and how to deal with the media by providing key messages and basic tips on media engagement.
• Participate and represent FAQ in inter-agency 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 learned, and make recommendations for follow-up assistance in the agricultural sector.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Liaise with the Office of Communication (OCC) to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes.

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.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Master's Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, communication for development or a related field;
• Minimum of 5years of experience in Corporate Communications, Public Information, Journalism, International Relations or agriculture/rural development sector communication and work experience with National and international NGO’s, UN Agencies, Government, and donors
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of another FAO language (Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian). For PSA, working knowledge of English.

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, particularly in field positions is essential
• Extent and relevance of experience in coordinating and managing complex multimedia communication, especially in areas relevant to FAO's mandate
• Extent and relevance of experience in publishing policies and processes and of key issues and developments affecting technical and scientific publishing
• Demonstrated ability to project positive corporate images, reporting on key achievements and effectively advocating vision and priorities to internal and external stakeholders

Selection Criteria
• Knowledge in corporate communications, public information, journalism, international relations or closely related fields
• Independent worker and excellent skills working as part of a team;
• English proficiency in writing; expertise in preparing high quality print and digital publications and products.
• Very high skills/knowledge of background related to the ToR's Requirements
• Experience with UN, and other International Organizations would be an asset
• Nationals of Liberia are encouraged to apply.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
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 more information, visit the FAO employment website
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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
• 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 pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: [email protected]

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