Communication Officer (Fisheries)

at  FAO

Job Posting: 05/Sep/2024
Closure Date: 26/Sep/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: NFI
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional Project
Grade Level: P-3
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2010402
CCOG Code: 1A08
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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree in communication, international relations, social science, journalism, political science or a related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in communications and/or outreach in international organizations or in private enterprises.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
• Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience of the work and functioning of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) is considered a strong asset.
• Extent and relevance of experience in supporting the development of sound communication strategies and generating result-driven communications content.
• Extent and relevance of experience in supporting large-scale conferences or meetings and coordinating communication, visibility and outreach strategies within the framework of intergovernmental meetings, governing body sessions and major events.
• Extent and relevance of experience in preparing high-quality and compelling communications materials and adapting narratives to a wide variety of audiences in relation to the GFCM’s fields of activities (fisheries, aquaculture, compliance, etc.)
• Depth of familiarity with FAO strategies and processes supporting communications and outreach.
• Extent and relevance of experience in effectively adapting communications and narratives to a variety of audiences.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of French is considered a strong asset.

Please refer the Job description for details