Strategic Communication and Outreach Specialist

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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 post is located in the Office of the Director, Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP).

The consultant will report to the NSP Director and will work with NSP Technical Teams and the Office of Communications (OCC). Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in communication studies, journalism or related fields.
• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in strategic communication, journalism, media engagement or related fields.   
• Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English.

Selection Criteria :

• Good understanding of strategic communication and high-level skills in written and visual forms of communication 
• Demonstration of previous work in strategic communication and their impact
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work 
• Extent and relevance of experience in the field of communication services for prominent organizations, particularly at the international level, including substantive experience in journalism.
• Extent and relevance of experience in drafting high-quality written materials for a wide variety of audiences.
• Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset. 

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2501113

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