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FAO Is Hiring a Communications Specialist in Social Media for Global Impact .
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Position: Communications Specialist (Social Media)
Job Posting Date: November 6, 2023
Closure Date: November 21, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: OCCI – Internet and Internal Communication Branch
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: 11 months
Post Number: N/A
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About FAO:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (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 persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All those working for FAO are required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAO’s values. FAO Is Hiring a Communications Specialist in Social Media for Global Impact
FAO 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. FAO Is Hiring a Communications Specialist in Social Media for Global Impact
Organizational Setting:
The Office of Communications (OCC) is responsible for both external and internal communications of the Organization. It aims at making FAO’s communications strategic, coherent, focused, and impactful, while ensuring effectiveness and efficiency in communication-related operations. FAO Is Hiring a Communications Specialist in Social Media for Global Impact
Reporting Lines:
The Consultant/PSA.SBS will report directly to the Communications Officer (Head of Social Media), under the general supervision of the Chief of the Digital and Multimedia Branch (OCCI). FAO Is Hiring a Communications Specialist in Social Media for Global Impact
Technical Focus:
Social media, digital media, communications
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Tasks and Responsibilities:
In close collaboration with OCC branches and focal points, the incumbent will:
- Contribute to the development and strengthening of social media presence, in a strategic and coordinated manner across all platforms managed by the Office of Communications.
- Support digital campaigns, including drafting campaign strategies, overseeing the production of content related to the campaign, creating content plans, and producing final evaluation reports.
- Develop, review, proofread, and provide clearance for a wide range of communication materials for use on FAO’s social media channels, ensuring consistency with FAO’s key messages, terminology, and style.
- Contribute to the daily management of FAO’s English presence on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others.
- Draft and review copies for other corporate channels in English. FAO Is Hiring a Communications Specialist in Social Media for Global Impact
- Support the clearance for new corporate accounts and pages, in compliance with the social media policy.
- Provide recommendations on improving digital influencer-related social media content and activities.
- Support the overall social media marketing strategy for FAO.
- Work with graphic designers to produce content for digital channels and campaigns.
- Support the formulation of the corporate social media policy and influencer engagement strategy.
- Support the creation of TikTok and Instagram videos and campaigns with digital influencers.
- Perform other duties as required. FAO Is Hiring a Communications Specialist in Social Media for Global Impact
- Maintain liaison with the Office of Communication (OCC) to ensure compliance with OCC standards and clearance processes. FAO Is Hiring a Communications Specialist in Social Media for Global Impact
- All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards.
Minimum Requirements:
- University degree in communication, social science, journalism, political science, or a related field.
- 1 year (Level C) or 5 years (Level B) of relevant experience in digital communication and content production for digital platforms.
- Working knowledge (Level C) of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) for consultants. For PSAs, working knowledge (Level C) of one of FAO’s official languages. Level B of another language is desirable. FAO Is Hiring a Communications Specialist in Social Media for Global Impact
FAO Core Competencies:
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria:
- Level, extent, and relevance of experience with social media, social media campaigns, influencer marketing, digital marketing, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Ability to participate and work in a team under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience working in complex environments.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple work streams.
- Depth of English language skills: full fluency in written English.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or design tools such as Canva is desirable. FAO Is Hiring a Communications Specialist in Social Media for Global Impact
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- FAO only considers academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
HOW TO APPLY:
- To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: FAO Client Support.
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