Communication Specialist

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Job Description

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is implementing the project “Support to Agriculture and Agribusiness Enterprises in Mindanao for Sustainable Development” with funding support from the Government of the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The project aims to contribute to the attainment of sustainable peace and development and inclusive growth in Mindanao through support to the improvement of agriculture and fisheries-based livelihoods, and accelerated agriculture-based enterprises. Various agricultural infrastructures (Animal Housing, Commodity Processing facilities, Multi-purpose drying pavement and storage facilities, etc.) are on-going and to be constructed. These agricultural infrastructures and facilities will help boost the development of the agribusiness enterprises of community-based organizations supported by the FAO project in the project sites in Maguindanao and Cotabato provinces.
The Communications Specialist will provide guidance and leadership in implementation of communication efforts to strengthen awareness of stakeholders and the general public on project activities and achievements thereby raising the profile and visibility of the project “Support to Agriculture and Agribusiness Enterprises in Mindanao for Sustainable Development”.
Responsibilities:

Design and implement communications plan in collaboration with the project team;
Write, produce and disseminate various communication materials including success press releases, press/media kits, media briefings, write ups on key project events and accomplishments, and factsheets, for a variety of local and national communication channels including print media, websites, e-news and blogs,
Organize press conferences and media interviews; develop and maintain strong relationships with media organizations and practitioners;
Assist and provide guidance in documenting project activities and events;
Prepare speeches for FAO Representative and other senior management officers representing FAO in major events such as meetings and conferences;
Provide editorial, design, and production support for all project publications including brochures, leaflets, social media postings, and reports, project markers, and other project visibility materials;
Ensure that all communications materials produced and disseminated online adhere to FAO branding guidelines;
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.
All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
Minimum Requirements :

University Degree in one or more of the following: Development Communications, Social Science, and Journalism or related fields;
Working knowledge of English
Minimum of 5 years progressive experience on development communications experience or any engagement related to public information, journalism and internal relations;
National of the Philippines of resident of the country with valid work permit

Technical/Functional Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400374

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