National Communication and Reporting Specialist (VA # : 2001544)
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Type of requisition: NPP-NAT (SB-4)
Duration: 5 months
Organizational Unit: FAO REPRESENTATION IN CAMBODIA
Reporting Lines
The National Communication and Report Specialist reports to Head of Operations, FAO Representation in Cambodia.
Technical Focus
Communication and Reporting
- Conduct communication needs assessment for the ECTAD programme and develop, manage and implement communications and outreach/advocacy strategies, including media strategies;
- Assist in writing project repots following the requirement of FAO and donor;
- Assist in in collection and entering of data in the Monitor and Evaluation platform;
- Assist in integrating communications, outreach and advocacy strategies into project proposals, workplans and activity implementation;
- Monitor and analyze print and social media performance concerned to animal health via facebook, local TVs and local newspapers
- Manage the social media strategy of the ECTAD programme;
- Develop and produce communication and advocacy instruments and materials, including briefing materials, press releases, infographics and guidelines;
- Ensure clarity, readability and consistency with FAOStyle including style, spelling, punctuation and references (FAOStyle is at http://www.fao.org/3/AC339EN/ac339en.pdf);
- Regularly consult the FAO Terminology portal http://www.fao.org/faoterm/en/ to ensure compliance with FAO standards on the specific technical matter;
- When necessary, initiate uploading and approval of appropriate products on the FAO Publications Workflow System;
- In close collaboration with RCO and OCC, assist with Graphic Design for web and publications and with compelling audio-visual products (editing and film, photography and video);
- Manage storage and backup of all ECTAD communication materials;
- Build and maintain communication partnerships and alliances to enhance visibility and to ensure consistency with corporate messaging and initiatives;
- Involve in the organization of national meetings, workshops and events;
- Assist with the ECTAD program reporting and undertake editing, translations, and proof-reading in English and Khmer;
- The incumbent shall ensure coherence with FAO’s corporate communication policy and operational guidelines for all communication and information outputs;
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in communication, journalism, public relations, social sciences, advocacy or related field;
- More than five years of relevant experience in dealing with communication and social media including media relations;
- Proficiency in basic computer software (MS Word, MS Excel and spread sheet packages);
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; and, Work experience with FAO, other UN agencies and with other International Organizations, would be an asset.
- Cambodian Nationality
- FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Report Writing
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
