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Food and Agriculture Organization International Communication Specialist Iraq FAO Jobs 2024

Food and Agriculture Organization looking for “International Communication Specialist”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before 17-Jul-24.

The Food and Agriculture Organization has published a job vacancy announcement on 03/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of International Communication Specialist to be based in , Iraq. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: Food and Agriculture Organization

Job Title: International Communication Specialist

Duty Station: , Iraq

Country: Iraq

Application Deadline: 17-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

•    Develop, manage and implement communications, media and press relations strategies in line with FAQs and donor requirements, in consultation with the Regional Communication Office and in alignment with OCC policies and strategy;
•    Undertake editing, translations, and proof-reading of technical and programme/ project progress reports (English and/or Arabic);
•    Perform Graphic Design for social media and publications’ use;
•    Support FAOIQ in social media posting and publications workflow;
•    Produce compelling audio-visual products (editing and film, photography and video); in close consultation with the Regional Communication Office and in alignment with OCC policies and strategy;
•    Supervise and train the national communications expert and guide colleagues on correct procedures for generating content;
•    Support management of regional and local meetings, workshops and events held in Iraq;
•    Facilitate internal knowledge sharing, documenting good practices and other evaluation related learning;
•    Review/ edit official reports generated by FAO-lraq staff and in partnership with others;
•    Perform any other duties as required.

All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:
•    FAOSTYLE (English: https://www.fao.org/3/cb8081en/cb8081en.pdf; French: https://www.fao.org/3/AC339FR/ac339fr.pdf; Spanish: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339s/ac339s.pdf; Arabic: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339a/ac339a.pdf; Chinese: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339c/ac339c.pdf);
•    FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm;
•    FAO Names Of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en;
•    Story guidelines http://intranet.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/occ/Quick_Guides/UPDATED-Digital-Storytelling-Guide-EN-FINAL.pdf;
•    Story template http://intranet.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/occ/Quick_Guides/FAO-Stories-Template-UPDATED.pdf;
•    UN map standards (available to staff);
•    FAO Brand and policy book (available to staff).

Requirements:

Minimum requirements

•    University degree relevant area such as, communications, media relations, social studies, filmmaking, editing, translation.
•    At least five (5) years of relevant experience in communications and publications.
•    Working knowledge of English and Arabic and limited knowledge of one of the other FAQ languages: Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Spanish and/or French; Knowledge of Arabic would be an asset. For PSA.SBS working knowledge of English is sufficient.

FAQ Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Extent and relevance of experience in communication services for prominent organizations, particularly at the international level, including media relations, online communication and social networks, along with direct experience in journalism;
•    Extent and relevance of experience in the production of complex technical content for external audiences, especially in areas relevant to FAQ’s mandate;
•    Demonstrated communication (spoken, written, public speaking and presentational) skills, including the ability to convey and present sensitive issues/positions;
•    Work experience in more than one location, particularly in field positions is essential;
•    Analytical skills and ability to write clear and concise reports is considered a strong asset;
•    Ability to work under pressure and to carry out several tasks in a timely fashion and under tight deadlines with minimum supervision;
•    Courtesy, tact and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.