Communications Specialist

Requisition : Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Primary Location Primary Location : United Arab Emirates-Abu Dhabi Duration : 11 Months Post Number : N/A IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device 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 FAO-SNG office is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant government entities and Ministries at country level. The assignment is located in Abu Dhabi/UAE,and can be Home-Based. Reporting Line The Communication Specialist will work under the overall supervision of FAO-SNG Head of office in UAE, and in close collaboration with OCC branches and focal points, the incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the head of office, the technical supervision of relevant Technical Officers in HQ/FAO-RNE, and in close collaboration with other colleagues. Tasks and responsibilities • Develop, manage and implement communications, media and press relations strategies in line with FAOs and donor requirements, in consultation with the Regional Communication Office and in alignment with OCC policies and strategy; • Developing and maintaining relationships with key media outlets, journalists to enhance FAO Iraq's media presence. • Developing the global communication plan and strategy for FAO, alongside crafting project-specific communication plans and strategies aligned with the overarching objectives and expected outcomes of FAO, partners, and individual projects. • Undertake editing, translations, and proof-reading of technical and programme/ project progress reports (English and/or Arabic); • Engaging proactively in the review and editing process of official reports generated by FAO-SNG staff in collaboration with cross-functional teams. • Support FAO SNG in social media posting and publications workflow. • Produce compelling audio-visual products (editing and film, photography, and video), in close consultation with the Regional Communication Office and in alignment with OCC policies and strategy. • Coordination and implementation of updates to the FAO SNG website, ensuring that information is accurate, up-to-date, and aligns with FAO branding guidelines. • Supervise and train the national communications expert and guide colleagues on correct procedures for generating content;