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Communication and Research Specialist Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 2023

  • Deadline: Sep 06, 2023

  • Qualification (Education): Postgraduate

  • Experience Required: 3-6 Year

About Job Profile

Communication/Information Management

Liaise with the Office of Communication (OCC), either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, 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:

Primary Responsibilities include

Prepare a detailed knowledge management framework to document lessons learnt from the Green Agriculture project;

  • Document and disseminate lessons learnt, including case studies (both project and other relevant experiences) and findings from Green landscape monitoring
  • Research and assist in preparing, editing and review of case studies, research reports, briefing notes, policy papers, and other materials as required;
  • Review literature on poverty, rural livelihood and other relevant topics;
  • Guide state level communication officers, including providing training, mentoring and on-site monitoring; and
  • Coordinate plan, and organise relevant advocacy events and develop communication products;
  • Coordinate media presence and visibility (all types) of relevant project initiatives;
  • Support with inputs on review and update relevant content for project websites and country office website;
  • Document and disseminate lessons learnt, including case studies (both project and other relevant experiences) and findings from Green landscape impact monitoring;
  • Prepare periodic updates to National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) members on project progress in the Green Landscape within the state.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing between relevant project states and other stakeholders nationally and internationally, through dissemination of information using existing government portals as well as through organization of special seminars, workshops, events, and audio-visual material;
  • Coordinate publication of relevant posters, articles, and reports in English and relevant State languages; and

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

  • Experience in preparing press releases, op-eds, news articles, interviews and advocacy messages for relevant media houses and outlets, including publishing, newspaper, online news, radio and television mediums.
  • Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills in English (both written and spoken).
  • Experience in Web content management, Photoshop software and tools related to web and desktop publishing.
  • Experience with photography and photo editing; and knowledge of photo editing software is an advantage.
  • Experience and skill in managing social media accounts, will be an asset.
  • Ability to work efficiently with minimal direct supervision and to coordinate and supervise the communication and information outputs of the State Project Offices.
  • Ability to produce high quality reports and publications.
  • Ability to handle stress and meet deadlines.
  • Experience of working with UN agencies and familiarity with UN rules and regulations is an asset.
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams is essential.

 

Other 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: Careers@fao.org
  • 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. 

 

Job Functions

  • Salary Range: NA LPA

  • Employment Type: Full Time

  • Work Mode: Work from Office

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: Careers@fao.org

If you qualify and are interested in taking up the role, please apply through this link.

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FAO

  • State: Delhi

  • City: New Delhi

About Organisation

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 members - 194 countries and the European Union, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.

  • State: Delhi

  • City: New Delhi


Contact Details:

Contact Phone: 0390657051

Contact Email: FAO-HQ@fao.org

Date of Posting/Posted On: Aug 28, 2023

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