Communication Assistant

• Contribute to the preparation of all FAO communication materials and platforms, including print and digital media;
• To take shots and collect quality and high-resolution photos, record high resolution and quality videos and obtain interview material of FAO Officials, Government Counterparts, Donors, Resource Partners, Technical and Field Experts, Consultants including beneficiaries (youth, children, households) during FAO stakeholder events, visits to FAO Project sites etc. as may be assigned from time to time;
• Designing and production of high-quality visibility material using licensed graphic design applications;
• All photographs and videos produced in colour or black and white as may be required and must contain complete caption information. Caption information should be in line with FAO guidelines final edited digital images (including caption information) must be stored in the country communication folders in FAO share point;
• Ensure that FAO guidelines for photography and videography including copyright rules and regulations are strictly adhered to;
• Production of graphs, charts, illustrative maps, diagrams, icons, and graphics aligned with visual identity charts and elements which may be required for FAO Technical Reports, General Reports, Field Guides, Brochures and Flyers;
• Contribute to the laying out of reports, information sheets and other publication materials;
• Assist in design and implementation of templates such as brochures, event materials, info sheets, presentations and situation report and convert them to other publishing software;
• Contribute to web and social media content development, internally and externally;
• Assist in developing web design mock-ups for internal and external platforms;
• Prepare templates for videos of FAO events and activities for social media, as well as assisting in the edition of the videos.
• Prepare “ready for production” files in line with print and web best practices;
• Participate in communication fora and working groups
• Perform other duties as may be required.
• Liaison with the Office of Communication (OCC) will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes.

• University degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital innovations – graphic design, infographics, photography, or related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience in photography, social media management, graphic design, videography, infographics, development of brochures, flyers etc.
• Working knowledge of English as a working language.

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
• Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset; and familiarity with UN administrative, operational and financial procedures is an asset.
• Good knowledge of community level communications channels such as local radio and brochures in local languages.
• Knowledge of videography, TV production, social media usage and other digital tools.
• Very good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.
• The applicant should possess computer/word-processing skills.

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2303871