Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
National Communication for Development Assistant – Mogadishu, Somalia
National Communication for Development Assistant (SC6) Closing Date: 18/May/2024, 12:59:00 AM Organizational Unit: FRSOM Job Type: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel) Grade Level: N/A Primary Location: Somalia-Mogadiscio Duration: Up to 6 months, with possibility of extension 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
Organizational Setting The key mission of the FAO Representation in Somalia, which is led by FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government to develop policies, strategies and programme aimed at accelerating the Implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the area of FAO’s global mandate and Strategic Objectives. More specifically, FAO’s response aims to address national needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources and respond to recurrent emergencies. The current portfolio of activities of the FAO Representation in Somalia includes a wide scope of technical support interventions ranging from policy support through livestock and crop production, to natural resource management, Nutrition, value chain, food security analysis and water and land information management. FAO is also implementing several emergency, resilience-building, and development interventions, with the support of its five field offices and close to 400 staff in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries. Reporting Lines The position is under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Somalia, the overall technical guidance of the FAO Communication Development Team leader, the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the functional supervision of the International Communication for Development Specialist and Communication Officer. Technical Focus The incumbent will contribute to the implementation of FAO’s programme in Somalia by supporting communication for development activities and inclusive rural communication services as applied to rural communities, sustainable agrifood systems, rural development including through the appropriation of adequate media and ICT by rural communities, especially women and youth. Tasks and responsibilities In close collaboration with OCC branches and focal points, the incumbent will Radio Monitoring Support Communications duties: • FAOSTYLE (English: https://www.fao.org/3/cb8081en/cb8081en.pdf; French: https://www.fao.org/3/AC339FR/ac339fr.pdf; Spanish: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339s/ac339s.pdf; Arabic: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339a/ac339a.pdf; Chinese: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339c/ac339c.pdf); • FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm; • FAO Names of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en; • Story guidelines http://intranet.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/occ/Quick_Guides/UPDATED-Digital-Storytelling-Guide-EN-FINAL.pdf; • Story template http://intranet.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/occ/Quick_Guides/FAO-Stories-Template-UPDATED.pdf ; • UN map standards (available to staff). • FAO Brand and policy book (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 communication and/or ICTs for development, social sciences, agricultural sciences, or other relevant discipline from a reputable institution. FAO Core Competencies • Results Focus Technical/Functional Skills • Experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring Communication for Development strategies and plans to rural development, emergency, climate adaptation and resilience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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