Communication Specialist (Internal Communications)

Rome

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Rome
Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- OCC
Closing Date: Closed

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

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Organizational Setting

Internal Communications branch within the Office for Communications (OCC)

Reporting Lines

The Communication Specialist reports directly to the Head of Internal Communications under the overall supervision of the Director, OCC.

Technical Focus

High level of initiative, ability to work under strict deadlines and flexibility in relating simultaneously with different audiences in a fast-paced context. Conscientiousness and ability to work independently as well as in a team. Familiarity with FAO, its working culture and the internal audience, attention to detail, excellent English writing skills, quick assessment when required to produce communication materials under pressure. Expertise in intranet platforms.

Tasks and responsibilities

The incumbent will provide support to the Internal Communications branch in the Office for Communications (OCC) as a Communication Specialist (English) as follows\:

Develop and coordinate the design and production of a variety of written materials for internal communication (IC);
Coordinate appropriate scheduling so that publication of IC content is carried out according to corporate needs and priorities;
Coordinate and finalize communication plans related to content produced for internal communications;
Produce original written content on the work of the Organization based on technical material available internally;
Prepare and write background and short staff interest stories related to the work of the Organization for the FAO intranet;
Write and edit a variety of corporate communication ensuring consistency with FAO’s corporate communication policy.
Any other duties as required

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

University degree in Communications, Journalism, English or other related field.
At least 2 years of experience in experience in communications.
Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of Arabic, Chinese or Russian.

FAO Core Competencies