Job Description - Communications Officer (Public Affairs) (2402601) Job PostingDate: 13/Aug/2024
Closure Date10/Sep/2024, 9:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: RLC
Job TypeStaff position
Primary Location: Chile-Santiago
Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2002780
CCOG Code: 1A08
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture. Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems.
Organizational Setting
The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) is responsible for leading FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development.
Reporting Lines
The Communication Officer (Public Affairs) directly reports to the Communications Officer in RLC.
Technical Focus
Public affairs, advocacy and strategic communication for policy issues, international affairs and high-level associations.
Key Results
Contribute to the development and strengthening of internal and external communication, web publishing and media-relations activities of the Organization.
Key Functions
• Researches and analyses technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional, and technology related information to support communication.
• Produces a variety of information and reports for communication-related documents.
• Collaborates in the development of improved tools, systems, and processes.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams and promotes best practices.
Specific Functions
• Contributes to planning and implementing an advocacy and communication strategy.
• Provides substantive inputs for inter-governmental meetings.
• Identifies, develops and implements communications and advocacy partnerships with key stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in communication, social science, journalism, political science or a related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in communication, web publishing and/or social media networks.
• Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language.
Technical/Functional Skills
• Experience in high-level political and international environment is an asset.
• Proven track record in strategic communications and public affairs.
GENERAL INFORMATION Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds.FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.
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