Job Posting: 10/Feb/2025
Closure Date: 03/Mar/2025, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: ESA
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional Project
Grade Level: P-4
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2010584
CCOG Code: 1A08
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments

• 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
• 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.

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree in communication, international relations, social sciences or other closely related discipline.
• Seven years of relevant experience in the development of communication for development, knowledge management policies and programmes especially with civil society organizations, social movements, NGOs, cooperatives, producer organizations or governments.
• Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – 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, is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge in communication strategies and tools, knowledge sharing and use of new media to enhance dissemination of messages.
• Extent and relevance of experience in training methodologies, networks and community of practices in multi-partner initiatives.
• Ability to analyse communication and information sharing issues in the context of informing decisions in a timely and accurate manager.
• Ability to systematize and share experiences and practices with communities of practice.
• Relevant professional experience in food crises contexts is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with the IPC Programme and capacity to liaise with relevant partners is desirable.

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

Please refer the Job description for details