FAO Communication Officer Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. FAO Ethiopia looking for “Communication Officer“. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 2nd Feb 2023.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
FAO Communication Officer Jobs 2023
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 11th Jan 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Communication Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | Communication Officer |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 2nd Feb 2023 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2023
Specific Functions:
- Prepares a comprehensive communication strategy for FAO Ethiopia in close collaboration with OER and the regional Communication Officer in the Regional Office for Africa (RAF).
- Formulates and oversees, in line with FAO corporate and regional communication strategies, the implementation of project level communication plans and calendar of events for FAO Ethiopia, in close consultation with Programme staff including project managers and other technical colleagues.
- Supervises and coordinates the work of the Communication Assistant.
- Develops key messages tailored to specific audiences (including donors, beneficiaries, partners and the general public) and a dissemination plan.
- Upon instructions, interacts with press and pitch stories of interest; organizes visits for media to the field and serve as focal point for media missions.
- In close coordination with the Office of Communication (OCC) and in cooperation with concerned FAO units, ensures timely preparation of material in support of the FAO spokespeople and trains FAO Ethiopia spokespeople in how to deal with the media, makes the most of a publicity opportunity as well as in basic photography.
- Participates in and represents FAO as a member of the Humanitarian Communication and the UN Information Groups in Ethiopia.
- Drafts press releases, statements and announcements on social media for FAO Ethiopia in coordination with FAO Communication offices (at headquarters, regional and subregional levels as appropriate).
- Supports press conferences and drafts responses to media queries.
- Develops and maintains a contact list of strategic partnerships with media organizations and journalists.
- Coordinates, produces and disseminates communication and advocacy materials, including brochures, human interest stories, videos, posters and other visibility items in coordination with focal points in RAF and headquarters and following corporate branding guidelines.
- Produces content for and maintain the FAO Ethiopia website and other social media platforms, including writing and editing web posts, visible and in line with corporate priorities and in close collaboration with OCC.
- In close coordination with OCC branches, makes communications arrangements for outreach and advocacy events including World Food Day, other international Days of relevance to FAO’s mandate and other important events.
- Ensures coherence with FAO’s corporate communications policies and operational guidelines for all communication and information outputs.
- Performs other duties as required.
Position in Organization:
- Communication Officer
- Job Posting: 11/Jan/2023
- Closure Date: 02/Feb/2023, 4:29:00 AM
- Organizational Unit: FAO Representation in Ethiopia (FRETH)
- Job Type: Staff position
- Type of Requisition: Professional Project
- Grade Level: P-3
- Primary Location: Ethiopia-Addis Ababa
- Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
- Post Number: 2009347
- CCOG Code: 1A08
Qualification & Experience:
- Advanced university degree in communication, social science, journalism, political science or a related field.
- Five years of relevant experience in communication, journalism, web publishing and/or social media networks
How to Apply FAO Communication Officer Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2300073
The Closing Date: 2nd Feb 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click To View |
| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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