COMMUNICATION OFFICER

Reporting Lines The Communication Officer reports to the Senior Coordinator in the OCB-GEF Unit and will work in coordination with the FAO Office of Communications (OCC) through OCB.
Technical Focus External and internal communication, outreach, advocacy, and partner liaison focused on GEF-related activities, programmes and projects in support of FAO's Strategic Framework and the GEF Partnership.
Key Results Contribute to the development and strengthening of internal communication, web publishing and media-relations activities of the Organization.
Key Functions Researches and analyses technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology-related information, data and statistics and/or related policy issues to support internal and/or external communication.
Produces a variety of information and reports as well as input for communication-related documents and web pages.
Collaborates in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes and databases.
Participates in multi-disciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams; collaborates with other divisions/offices and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.
Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.
Specific Functions Contributes to effective oversight, delivery, and strategic direction setting of OCB-GEF's corporate communications activities, including print and web-based publishing, social media, media outreach, and multimedia production in compliance with FAO's corporate communications policies, branding and operational guidelines.
Prepares compelling articles, speeches, key messages, presentations, publications and advocacy products from FAO-GEF project outcomes, portfolio insights, and programmatic priorities.
Pitches, develops, and coordinates events and outreach at international fora and partner platforms, and contributes GEF-content and messaging to FAO's corporate participation in global events and advocacy campaigns.
Identifies opportunities and coordinates the design and execution of engagements between the GEF Secretariat, FAO, and Member States, including FAO and GEF consultations, bilateral meetings, and field visits.
Serves as the focal point on communications with the GEF Secretariat and across the GEF Partnership to represent FAO in GEF communication initiatives and support FAO engagement in joint outreach campaigns.
Develops and maintains briefing notes to inform engagements, advocacy, and relationship-building between FAO and partners within the GEF Partnership, including the GEF Secretariat, GEF Agencies, and Member States.
Assists in organizing briefings, events, and workshops for FAO offices and divisions related to the FAO-GEF Partnership.
Develops and maintains internal platforms for effective communication and access to information across the FAO-GEF community.
Contributes to the execution of the GEF Strategy for Knowledge Management and Learning and the related components of the FAO-GEF Strategy and Action Plan, including synthesis and dissemination of results from FAO-GEF projects and programmes.
In coordination with OCC, liaises with the network of communications specialists in FAO's regional, sub-regional, and Country Offices to maintain an effective network on GEF activities for success stories and provide guidance, support, and backstopping for project communications.
Ensures compliance with GEF's Communications and Visibility policies, including branding guidelines aligning with FAO communications standards and guidelines; supports communications and visibility of FAO-GEF projects and programme events and initiatives at country and regional levels.
In coordination with OCC, supports the development of press releases and supports staff in interviews, op-ed placement, and other forms of media outreach.   Minimum Requirements Advanced university degree in social science, journalism, political science or a related field.  Five years of relevant experience in communication, public information, journalism, international relations, web publishing, and/or social media.
Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).