Avis de recrutement : FAO recrute un(e) Spécialiste de la communication basé à Juba, Soudan du Sud.
Tasks and responsibilities
In close collaboration with OCC branches and focal points, the incumbent will:
- Research and analyse communication policy and service delivery issues, maintains operational statistics, and prepares related reports;
- Develop and produce communication and visibility products for the FAO programme in South Sudan (e.g. success/beneficiary stories for print and web, leaflets, brochures, presentations, posters, etc.), including drafting/reviewing texts in English, and overseeing the design, printing and distribution process;
- Edit/revise strategic programme documents in English;
- Facilitate media relations in country, including organizing press conferences/briefings or field visits and producing media-style public information products, media speaking/talking points, press releases, human interest stories for use by FAO;
- Provide communications support for events organized by FAO or with FAO participation in South Sudan;
- Liaise with relevant colleagues in headquarters, specifically the OCC team and PSE units to facilitate exposure of FAO’s activities and ensure the accuracy/coherence of content developed by them;
- Provide information and advice to staff on communications related matters;
- Perform regular missions to field locations to visit project sites;
- Supervise personnel under his supervision;
- Map FAO activities aiming to improve visibility among, but not limited to, targeted beneficiaries and affected populations;
- Participate on project teams and work groups;
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Liaise 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.
Minimum Requirements
- A University degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations or other related Social Sciences. An advanced degree is an added advantage.
- Working knowledge of English (Level C) and limited knowledge of a second FAO language (Level B). Knowledge of other languages spoken in the region is an asset. For a PSA, working knowledge of English is required.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
Closing date : May 03rd, 2023