Publications & Design Specialist (SC-10)

Organizational Setting

The key mission of the FAO Representation in Somalia, which is led by FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government to develop policies, strategies and programme aimed at accelerating the Implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in FAO’s global mandate and Strategic Objectives. More specifically, FAO’s response aims to address national needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources and respond to recurrent emergencies. The current portfolio of activities of the FAO Representation in Somalia includes a wide scope of technical support interventions ranging from policy support through livestock and crop production, to natural resource management, Nutrition, value chain, food security analysis and water and land information management. FAO is also implementing several emergency, resilience-building, and development interventions, with the support of its five field offices and close to 400 staff in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia Representative and the direct supervision of FSNAU Chief Technical Advisor.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will be responsible for publication and design support to the Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU) and other Sectors and Units within FAO Somalia.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Design and layout FSNAU’s technical publications, including Technical Series Reports, Monthly and Quarterly Briefs and Updates, and Press Releases.
• Design and layout all other FSNAU information products, such as posters, calendars, brochures, business cards, invitations and signs, as required.
• Perform and manage regular and special website content uploads in consultation with the CMS tools.
• Participate actively in the review of all FSNAU information products and advise on improvements to design and layout, generating new design and layout ideas using computer software, being innovative to meet the constraints of cost and time.
• Apply a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design to design and produce layout communications products up to output stage and supervise in collaboration with the Data Systems Team with the printing unit.
• Develop and maintain a visuals resource facility for easy retrieval of imagery and graphics.
• Schedule production of jobs in consultation with the managers and the CTA.
• Day to day management and supervision of the FSNAU Publications Assistant and conduct periodic performance evaluations.
• Ensure the format, quality of graphics and layout of publications meet approved standards of FSNAU’s and FAO information products.
• Maintain a unified style in all FSNAU’s graphic output in conformity with the approved graphic standards.
• Review and approve in-house and commissioned publications, periodicals, letterheads etc., for graphic style and adherence to Graphic Standards.
• Produce and update FSNAU Graphic Standards manual according to the needs of the FSNAU regarding design style and technical relevance.
• Assist in the design of exhibition display material to meet communication objectives.
• Manage the publications unit production programs in conjunction with technical managers and Data systems team, develop budget for electronic publishing, hardcopy print, and recommend FSNAU equipment and software upgrades.
• Responsible for maintaining a comprehensive electronic archive of all work produced.
• Design and layout of templates, publications and visual materials by various units of FAO Somalia.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Liaison with the 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:
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en
FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia
Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en
FAOSTYLE: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en
FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm
FAO Names Of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en    
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (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

• Advance University degree in Design/Publications, or a related field is required., or other relevant discipline from a reputable institution.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in publication and design.
• Proficiency in the use of Design and Publication software.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Somali.
• National of Somalia.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Communicating to build understanding and support.
• Engaging in continuous learning.
• Planning organizing and delivering quality results.
• Understanding FAO mandate and its global context.
• Working together in teams and partnerships.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION