Communications and Reporting Specialist

Job Description

Vacancy Announcement: 2200097
Closure Date: 28/Jan/2022, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: SFS
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Zimbabwe-Harare
Duration: 11 Months
Post Number: N/A

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• 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 person 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

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (“FAO” or “Organization”) is an intergovernmental organization with more than 191 member nations. Since its inception in 1945, FAO has worked to alleviate poverty and hunger by promoting
agricultural development, improved nutrition and the pursuit of food security. FAO operates at country, sub-regional and regional levels with its headquarters based in Rome.The FAO Sub-regional Office for Southern Africa (SFS), based in Harare, Zimbabwe, is a subsidiary of the FAO Regional Office for Africa (RAF). The principal function of SFS is the identification, planning and implementation of FAO’s priorities based on the needs of the countries in the sub-region. SFS supports member states in implementing strategies for addressing priorities related to subregional food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development. SFS also plays a very important liaison role to a large number of important development partners based in the subregion

The position is located in Subregional Office for Southern Africa, Harare, Zimbabwe

Reporting Lines

Working under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative for Southern Africa (SFS), the incumbent will work closely with the regional communication team in RAF, and in line with the Office for Corporate Communication (OCC), to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines and regional initiatives.

Technical Focus

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Sub-Regional Coordinator, the Communications and Reporting Specialist will provide communication, advocacy and reporting support to FAO’s subregional programme. In regular consultation and coordination with the Technical Officers, the incumbent shall ensure communications and reporting requirements are met and coherence with FAO’s corporate communication policy and operational guidelines for all information outputs.

Tasks and Responsibilities

In particular, she/he will be responsible for the following duties:

• Consolidate information provided by technical and operational staff for the preparation of draft progress and final reports with upcoming deadlines;
• Provide quality control of communication materials for events organized by FAO or with FAO participation at country level or in the subregion, participate in FAO inter-agency communication and reporting efforts;
• Assist in the finalization and editing of key programme documents (e.g. concept notes);
• Develop and produce communication and visibility products for the FAO subregional programme (e.g. success/beneficiary stories for print and web, leaflets, brochures, presentations, posters, etc), including drafting/reviewing texts in English, and overseeing the design, printing and distribution process.
• Edit/revise strategic programme documents in English.
• Facilitate media relations in-country, including organizing press conferences/briefings or field visits and producing media-style public information products, media speaking/talking points, press releases, human interest stories for use by FAO.
• Liaise with relevant colleagues in headquarters, specifically OCC and RAF, to facilitate exposure of FAO’s activities and ensure the accuracy/coherence of content developed by them.
• Provide information and advice to staff on communications related matters;
• Participate on project teams and work groups; and
• Perform other related duties as required

Impact of work: The incumbent’s work is expected to have impact on the timely and efficient delivery of assistance to livestock development programmes and projects primarily in Zimbabwe but also in the sub-region.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree in communications, social science, journalism, political science or related field.
• At least 1 years of relevant experience in communications, public information, advocacy and outreach activities at the country and/or international level.
• Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the other FAO languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) for Consultants. Working knowledge of English for PSA.SBS.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable;
• Experience in the field of resource mobilization and programme management, preferably in humanitarian settings;
• Ability to write clearly, concisely and effectively;
• Work experience in the areas of advocacy and communication is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of UN or standard operational rules and procedures and project/programme administrative management procedures is considered an asset;
• Ability to work independently, under time pressure and meet deadlines;
• Thoroughness and reliability, sense of diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent communications, writing and editorial skills with good attention to detail.
• Ability to use own initiative, multi-task and excellent organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of UN system, procedures and operational activities is an advantage

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• For more information, visit the FAO employment website

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile HERE. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.

We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline

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