Vacancy announcement

National Communications Consultant Personal Services Agreement Contract Three months (with possibility of renewal)
Duty Station: Harare

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa and Representative in Zimbabwe and working in close coordination with the Regional (RAF) and Subregional (SFS) Communications Officers, the incumbent will in collaboration with the National Communication Officer perform activities to support the FAO corporate communications policy, programmes, campaigns and media relations for the Subregional Office for Southern Africa and the representation in Zimbabwe.

Specifically, the incumbent will:

   Organize and facilitate media coverage for events, assisting with guiding media engagement for the country programme team, project staff and stakeholders to achieve country programme objectives;
   Attend and capture highlights (including photos, audio, video) of briefings, meetings, conferences, seminars and lectures related to FAO's areas of programmatic focus;
   Follow up with several communication service providers for production of material including; Publications, photography, audio-visual production to ensure adherence to corporate policies and guidelines.
   Draft a social media strategy for FAO Zimbabwe and manage the office's social media presence in conformity with the corporate guidelines;
   Assist in preparing documents for publications in journals, position papers, opinion articles, speeches and talking points;
   Assist in collecting and packaging information; including production, editing of human-interest stories, press releases, web stories and lead in the production of communication products, including a quarterly newsletter;
   Monitor developments in local media and flag issues of interest to the organization;
   Keep communication products in the online/ share drive repositories up to date.
   Assist in rolling out communications campaigns, especially for World Food Day, project and product
launches;
   Perform other related duties as required


Education and Experience
   University degree in communications or related field.
   Minimum of three years of relevant experience, ideally with some exposure in Zimbabwe and the
subregion.
   Excellent Knowledge of written and spoken English essential. Knowledge of other local languages spoken at the duty station is an advantage.


Competencies and Requirements
   Excellent social media skills.
   Excellent research, drafting and editing skills.
   Strong spoken and written communication skills.
   Excellent computer skills, ability to take photographs and knowledge of desktop layout and design
desirable.
   Ability to organize own work and to manage conflicting priorities.
   Ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.


Closing date for applications is Sunday 22 April 2018. Applications received after the closing date will be disregarded.

FAO is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Expressions of interest and CVs clearly marked "National Communications Consultant" should be submitted to:

SFS-ZW-Recruitment@fao.org
FAO is a smoke free environment