Settore
Politiche Culturali
Azienda/Istituzione
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
Posizione lavorativa
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) works with Members and partners to transform aquatic systems and promote the responsible and sustainable management of aquatic food systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life. Leaving no one behind. The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) is a regional fisheries management organization (RFMO) established under the provisions of Article XIV of the FAO Constitution. Its main objective is to promote the development, conservation, rational management and best use of living marine resources, as well as the sustainable development of aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
The Communication Officer (Fisheries) reports to the GFCM Executive Secretary and maintains regular contact with NFI, and the Office of Communications (OCC) via their NFI focal point, as well as other relevant FAO Divisions/Offices/Centres including FAO Regional, Subregional and Country Offices, as well as with the GFCM technical units, the GFCM contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties and GFCM partners.
The Communication Officer's main responsibilities:
- Researches and analyses technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology-related information, data and statistics and/or related policy issues to support internal and/or external communication;
- Produces/drafts a variety of information and reports, as well as inputs for communication-related documents, multimedia products, and online content;
- Devises, implements and monitors communications strategies and provides day-to-day support for strategic outputs;
- Designs and develops new media outlets/assets to increase brand visibility and maximize impact on communication platforms;
- Establishes, develops and maintains working relationships with key media organizations, journalists and other relevant strategic partners as part of external communication activities in order to raise the visibility;
- Collaborates in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, and processes;
- Participates in multidisciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams; collaborates and coordinates with other Divisions/Offices/Centres and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes best practices as they relate to communications;
- Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.
Profilo ricercato
Minimum Requirements:
- Advanced university degree in communication, international relations, social science, journalism, political science or a related field;
- Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies:
- Results Focus;
- Teamwork;
- Communication;
- Building Effective Relationships;
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.
Technical/Functional Skills:
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions;
- Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience of the work and functioning of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) is considered a strong asset;
- Extent and relevance of experience in supporting the development of sound communication strategies and generating result-driven communications content;
- Extent and relevance of experience in supporting large-scale conferences or meetings and coordinating communication, visibility and outreach strategies within the framework of intergovernmental meetings, governing body sessions and major events;
- Extent and relevance of experience in preparing high-quality and compelling communications materials and adapting narratives to a wide variety of audiences in relation to the GFCM's fields of activities (fisheries, aquaculture, compliance, etc.);
- Depth of familiarity with FAO strategies and processes supporting communications and outreach;
- Extent and relevance of experience in effectively adapting communications and narratives to a variety of audiences;
- Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of French is considered a strong asset.
Esperienza richiesta
Five years of relevant experience in communications and/or outreach in international organizations or in private enterprises.
Candidatura entro
26/09/2024
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