National Communication Specialist

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• 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
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

FAO Uzbekistan has been established in Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with memorandum agreement between Government and FAO and successfully assisting Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan by implementing joint programs with Government organization in almost ten years as of now. FAO Uzbekistan office is implementing many agricultural projects and assisting national partners to improve the fields for better knowledge and practice sharing.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of FAO Representative in Uzbekistan, direct supervision of AFAOR in Uzbekistan and technical guidance of the REU Communication Officer and in coordination with the Project Technical Coordinator

Technical Focus

Position holder is intended to develop communication plan to showcase the results achieved through the project for wider audience, high quality communication materials to support visibility needs and other requirement of the visibility plan.

Tasks and responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of FAO Representative in Uzbekistan, direct supervision of AFAOR in Uzbekistan and technical guidance of the REU Communication Officer and in coordination with the Project Technical Coordinator, and in accordance with FAO’s corporate communications policies and practices, the National Communication Specialist will be responsible for rolling out the communication activities for the projects implemented by FAO Uzbekistan and will carry out the following assignments:
• Develop communication plan to showcase the results achieved through the project for wider audience.
• Develop high quality communication materials to support visibility needs and other requirement of the visibility plan.
• Support documentation for visibility of the project activities and results.
• Ensure other relevant tasks such as language-editing of technical reports, policy briefs, talking points and briefing notes are done in a timely manner.
• Respond to media enquiries on project activities and monitor coverage of FAO-related news in the Uzbek media, providing weekly reports to the project management unit and the Regional Office.
• Prepare terminal consultancy report summarizing achievements and lessons learned.
• Processes, coordinates arrangements, and delivers services.
• Research and analyses communication policy and service delivery issue, maintains operational statistics, and prepares related reports.
• Contributes to the development of information and training materials and coordinates and assists in the presentation of information/ training sessions to management and staff.
• Provides information and advice to management and staff.
• Participates on project teams and work groups.
• Carry out any other tasks requested by FAO.

• Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes.
• All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en
FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia
Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en
FAOSTYLE(https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en
FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm
FAO Names Of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en    
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff). 
• Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in international journalism, journalism, mass media and other related fields.
• Not less than 2 years in telecommunications, communications, journalism and related sphere.
• Working knowledge of English, Russian and Uzbek
• National of Uzbekistan or resident in the country with a valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Selection Criteria

• Work experience in international organizations, state TV/Radio stations would be desired, but not required.

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 a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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