Communication Specialist

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO representatives, is to assistant governments to develop policies , programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The FAO Representation in South Sudan is organizes in three main units: programme, Operations and administration. The current portfolio of projects in South Sudan includes activities related to agriculture (crop), livestock, Fisheries, Natural Resource management, food information systems is implemented with humanitarian, transitional and development funding. The incumbent will contribute to the country’s programme and portfolio as foreseen in the project he/she will coordinate and be assigned.

Reporting Lines

Reports to the FAO representative.

Technical Focus

• support the creation and management of content and communication materials for FAO South Sudan

Tasks and responsibilities

· Produce English language content for various channels and target audiences including writing articles, briefs, key messages or other communications for FAO South Sudan

· Edit English language content for print and digital media in accordance with the FAO style guide to ensure consistency and accuracy across FAO’s communications.

· Produce communication materials in accordance with FAO and donors’ communication guidelines

· Inform the team for updates and propose suitable postings for Twitter and other social media accounts;

· Any other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Communication, journalism or a related field.
• Native written and spoken English
• Must be a South Sudan national

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location of area of work particularly in field positions.
• Excellent command of English and speech writing
• Ability to produce content for briefs, brochures, leaflets and websites with attention to quality of content.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Good knowledge of UN system, procedures and operation activities is an advantage