Communication and Visibility Specialist with Food and Agriculture Organization

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

The European Union (EU) has established the Cambodia Programme for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in the Fisheries Sector (CAPFISH). The overall objective of the CAPFISH Programme is to support the Royal Government of Cambodia in the achievement of its long-term vision of social and economic development, food security and poverty reduction as initiated with the Deep Fisheries Reforms and laid down in the National Strategic Development Plan. The Programme is structured in two components: one on aquaculture (i.e. CAPFISH-Aquaculture, adopted in 2016, EUR 30 million) and one on capture fisheries (i.e. CAPFISH-Capture Fisheries, adopted in 2019, EUR 92.7 million).

The stated objective of the capture fisheries component of the CAPFISH-Capture Fisheries Programme is for Cambodia to have sustainable capture fisheries, contributing to food security and poverty reduction. The CAPFISH-Capture Fisheries Programme comprises three interrelated pillars: 1. fisheries management and conservation; 2. post-harvest and trade; and 3. improvement and diversification of fisheries communities’ livelihoods. The CAPFISH-Capture Fisheries Programme functions through direct Budgetary Support to the Royal Government of Cambodia Fisheries Administration (FiA) and by Complementary Support provided through the FAO (fisheries management and conservation pillar), UNIDO (post-harvest and trade pillar) and NGOs and Civil Society Organisations (improvement and diversification of fisheries communities’ livelihoods pillar).

This Complementary Support project (FAO-CAPFISH-Capture Fisheries) supports the fisheries conservation and management pillar within the CAPFISH-Capture Fisheries Programme. The specific outcome that the project will work to achieve within its timeframe and resources is improved capacity to strengthen fisheries management at the community, district/provincial, and national levels.

Reporting Lines

The Communication and Visibility Specialist reports directly to the Chief Technical Advisor (Team Leader), under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Cambodia. He/she will work in coordination with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and the Technical Assistance Team (TAT).

Technical Focus

The Communication and Visibility Specialist will provide support to FiA through capacity development and technical advice on strategic communication and policy. Working closely with the project’s Communication and Advocacy Expert and in consultation with the Regional Communication Officer, FAORAP, he/she shall ensure coherence with FAO’s corporate communication policy and operational guidelines as well as with EU requirements for all communication and information outputs.

Tasks And Responsibilities

The Communication and Visibility Specialist will:

• Contribute to the preparation, production and dissemination of strategic communication materials based on the OCC production guidelines and action plan;
• Support the drafting and editing of diverse materials including proof reading and copy editing;
• Participate in technical meetings as required;
• Support project management, Monitoring and Evaluation and gender mainstreaming in relation to Communication, Visibility and Advocacy;
• Provide technical advice to FiA Departments on all elements of their workplan related to Communication;
• Provide guidance to project staff and FiA on the development and implementation of new products, tools and systems;
• Analyse information, data, statistics, trends, problems, and/or issues in relation to communications, to support effective communication delivery, new initiatives, and the preparation of plans, strategies, reports, policies and/or other products;
• Plan and develop consultation/communication/information/training programmes and products to promote understanding of the CAPFISH-Capture Programme;
• Carry out any other related duties as required by the FAO.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in communication, journalism, social or political science, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in communication, public information or journalism, media relations, international relations with emphasis in communication strategy and partnership development;
• Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) for COF.REG. Working knowledge of English for PSA.SBS.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Extent and relevance of experience in the field of communication services for prominent organizations, particularly at the international level
• Extent and relevance of experience in drafting high-quality written materials for a wide variety of audiences
• Extent and relevance of experience in multimedia production is considered a strong asset
• Understanding of FAO and EU policies and programmes is considered a strong asset
• Proficiency in the use of publishing software and other relevant computer applications is considered a strong asset

Closure Date: 09/Jul/2021, 12:59:00 AM

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