Deadline: 07 June 2022
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communication Officer in Geneva, Switzerland. The duration of this post is 1 year.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Communication Officer will perform the following functions-
- Research and analyse technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology-related information, data and statistics and/or related policy issues to support internal and/or external communication
- Produce a variety of information and reports as well as input for communication-related documents and web pages.
- Collaborate in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes and databases.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams; collaborates with other offices and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.
- Promote knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Advanced university degree in communication, social science, journalism, political science or a field related to the work of the Organization
- 5 year’s of relevant experience in communications, web publishing and/or social media networks.
- Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications through online process.
For more information, visit FAO.