Closure Date: 01/Jul/2023, 4:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: FACMB
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Cambodia-Phnom Penh
Duration: 3 months
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Disease (ECTAD) in Cambodia is implementing activities related to antimicrobial resistance, avian influenza and other emerging and zoonotic animal diseases. The ECTAD program is looking for a Technical Assistant (Communication and Reporting) who will undertake the following duties and responsibilities.
Reporting Lines
The Technical Assistant (Communication and Report) reports directly to Technical Advisor (Animal Health) and under the overall supervision of FAO Representative in Cambodia.
Technical Focus
Communication and Reporting
Tasks and responsibilities
The Technical Assistant (Communication and Report) will:
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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;
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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;
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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);
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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;
• Manage storage and backup of all ECTAD communication materials;
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Build and maintain communication partnerships and alliances to
enhance visibility and to ensure consistency with corporate messaging
and initiatives;
• Assist with the ECTAD program reporting and undertake editing, translations, and proof-reading in English and Khmer;
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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.
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In close collaboration with OCC branches and focal points, the
incumbent will assist with Graphic Design for web and publications and
with compelling audio-visual products (editing and film, photography and
video);
• Liaison with the Office of Communication (OCC) will be
maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal
point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate
review and clearance processes.
• All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:
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, journalism, public relations, social sciences, advocacy or related field;
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in dealing with communication and social media including media relations;
• Working knowledge of English;
• Cambodian National
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Functional/ Technical Skills
• Proficiency in basic computer software (MS Word, MS Excel and spread sheet packages);
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
• Work experience with FAO, other UN agencies and with other International Organizations, would be an asset.
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 please contact: Careers@fao.org
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For additional employment opportunities 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.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
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