Applications are being accepted for qualified applicants in the department of UN-FAO to fill the vacant post announced in the daily newspaper Classified Source on the date of 17 November, 2023.
UN-FAO
Date Posted:
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17 November, 2023
Department:
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UN-FAO
Category | Sector
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UN-FAO
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Master
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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28 November, 2023
Vacant Positions: COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
At the moment, the UN-FAO Quetta is seeking to hire a COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST employee.
Tasks and responsibilities: COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
In close collaboration with OCC branches and focal points, the incumbent will:
• Implement FAO Pakistan Communications Strategy and associated action plans at provincial level.
• Ensure that all major publications are submitted and cleared through FAO’s Publication Workflow System (PWS).
• Introduce new and creative approaches to improve the internal and external communication at provincial level, Field Offices, and projects level; including improving communications between different sections/ departments and projects for synergizing objects and goals.
• Develop a content management plan for social media and FAO Pakistan website in coordination with Communications Specialist in Country Office for visibility of projects.
• Build capacity of program team members including field teams and other relevant departments on different formats of storytelling and capturing audio-visual content for FAO’s different platforms.
• Recommend and carry out communication campaigns to mark international days significant to the work of FAO in Pakistan such as the World Food Day and others, and contribute to UN joint communication products and general partners (including UNIC).
• Draft and assist in the preparation of talking points and speeches for FAO Representative/Provincial Heads in Pakistan including exclusive media engagements such as op-eds, TV, radio and newspaper interviews.
• Supervise and provide support to vendors and firms hired for communications services.
• Develop and distribute press releases, success stories, newsletters, brochures, documentaries, social media posts, publications and prominently engage in outreach and advocacy campaigns, including with local and international media.
• Contribute to the development of communication products such as the publicity materials and products in close association with the multimedia artist/graphic designers and consultants (e.g. briefs, talking points, brochures, posters, power- point presentations etc.), to enhance the quality and outreach of FAO programme visibility and messaging to a diverse range of stakeholders, including general public, government of Pakistan, media, FAO headquarter and Regional office;
• Maintain required communication between FAO, Donors, DOP/P&D, Green Sector Line Departments and various foreign funded projects.
• Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with project staff, implementing partners and primary stakeholders.
• Plan and manage visits to the field to collect content for various communication products such as success stories and videos.
• Providing support to advancing partnership, advocacy and resource mobilization endeavors; developing and maintaining close contacts with national counterparts, donors, for the implementation of the communication and publication strategies.
• Support knowledge Building and Management; strategic documentation of good practices and innovative programme endeavors in close collaboration with the programme team.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor and FAO Communications Specialist in the Country Office.
• Liaison with the Office of Communication (OCC) will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes.
• All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:
Interested candidates should email their CVs (necessary documents as listed in the attached adverts) before the closing date: 28 November, 2023, The job title must be clearly mentioned in the subject line of the application. UN-FAO ensures equal opportunity for all equally qualified candidates.
