Communications Specialist

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Members in all regions.

• 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 person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization Liaison Office with the United Nations in New York (FAOLON) was established on 16 March . It replaced the Sub-Office of the North American Regional Office.

Located in the heart of the United Nations (UN), our office :

Our work covers key issues pertaining to international trade, humanitarian affairs and sustainable development.

Reporting Lines

The Communication specialist will work under the overall supervision of the Director, FAO Liaison Office to the United Nations in New York (FAOLON), and direct supervision of the Communications Officer, FAOLON, and under the functional guidance of the Director, Office for Corporate Communication (OCC).

Technical Focus

The incumbent will be required to generate content from technical programmes, policies and program / projects reports and news reports to enhance the visibility of FAO’s work among Member States and the UN system. The incumbent will need to ensure coherence with FAO’s corporate communication policy and operational guidelines for all communication and information outputs. Furthermore, the incumbent will be required to provide technical advice in the design and implementation of communication and outreach products.

Tasks and responsibilities

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b. All social media assets should be produced must comply with FAO standards, including :

c. Social Media Branding guidelines : style="font-family : Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">

FAOSTYLE (English : style="font-family : Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">

; French : style="font-family : Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">

; Spanish : style="font-family : Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">

; Arabic : style="font-family : Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">

; Chinese : style="font-family : Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">

FAO terminology style="font-family : Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">

FAO Names Of Countries style="font-family : Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">

Story guidelines style="font-family : Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">

Story template style="font-family : Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">

FAO Brand and policy book (available to staff).

publications and documents.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

FAO Core Competencies

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.