Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

The Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP) enables the transition to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable plant production and protection through optimization and minimization. This requires the integration and harmonization of all appropriate crop production policies and practices in order to increase production in a sustainable manner in order to eradicate hunger while preserving the natural resources and environment for future use. 

The position is located in the Secretariat of the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative under the NSP Director’s Office, in collaboration with the NSP Communication Officer and the Office of Communications (OCC).

 

Reporting Lines

The consultant will report to the NSP Technical Adviser within the OCOP Secretariat, in collaboration with the NSP Communication Officer and the Office of Communications (OCC).

 

Technical Focus 

Technical support and guidance to communication, community and outreach activities of the OCOP Initiative.

 

Tasks and responsibilities

In accordance with FAO’s corporate communications policies and practices, the incumbent will perform the following duties: 

•    Support in developing communication materials (e.g. key messages, brochures, newsletters, factsheets, reports and social media posts) in collaboration with the NSP Communication Officer and in consultation with OCC.
•    Draft news and other relevant publications to promote and highlight the OCOP and relevant divisional activities and initiatives in a timely and professional manner.
•    Ensure that all communication materials are appropriately targeted and gender-sensitive.
•    Review drafts of documents/material developed by technical experts targeting external audiences to ensure consistency in external communication and outreach, in compliance with FAO and donors’ visibility guidelines.
•    Support the overall implementation of the OCOP initiative through the creation and dissemination of communication and advocacy products, events, publications, networks, including updating the OCOP website.
•    Collect and archive relevant photos from all events, missions and activities for inclusion in the corporate media database, liaising in advance with the FAO Photo Library to ensure compliance with technical specifications and guidelines.
•    Support the OCOP Secretariat coordination of communication activities to ensure the successful implementation of the communication strategy and plan.
•    Contribute to the planning and organization of public events (conferences, seminars, presentations, trainings, press conferences, visits of officials, field trips, lectures, demonstrations, etc.) virtually, hybrid or in-presence to promote the OCOP initiative and other relevant NSP activities, ensuring consistency of messages and enhancing FAO and donor visibility.
•    Help strengthen and broaden OCOP networks through liaising with relevant stakeholders and partners, ensuring alignment with the FAO policies.
•    Compile and update a list of potential partnerships and collaborations with relevant international and regional organizations, other specialised agencies of the United Nations, research institutions, academia, international and regional civil society organizations, private sector entities and other stakeholders as appropriate.
•    Promote and facilitate divisional knowledge products and exchange of best practices among the OCOP members and networks.
•    Participate in relevant field visits, meetings and technical trainings.
•    Support divisional efforts to update NSP website in liaison with OCCI. 
•    Perform other related duties as required.
•    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/cb8081es/cb8081es.pdf; Arabic: https://www.fao.org/3/cb8081ar/cb8081ar.pdf; Chinese: https://www.fao.org/3/cb8081zh/cb8081zh.pdf; Russian: https://www.fao.org/3/cb8081ru/cb8081ru.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).


 

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements

•    University degree in communication studies, International Relations, or related field. 
•    At least one year of relevant experience in communication.
•    For Consultants: working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the other official languages of the Organization: Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian. For PSA Subscribers working knowledge of English.

 

FAO Core Competencies

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

 

Selection Criteria

•    Good understanding of both written and visual forms of communication; experience with journalism may be an advantage.
•    Work experience in more than one location or area of work or in an international organization. 

This vacancy is archived.

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