Overview
The consultant will assist the NSL Communication Hub in outreach activities, contributing to the planning and organization of events, cultural and artistic exhibitions, and outreach activities to enhance the visibility and impact of FAO’s work in land, soil and water.
Tasks Summary
- Contribute to the conceptualisation, implementation and delivery of cultural and artistic initiatives.
- Support the organization of events and related cultural/artistic exhibitions, managing the full event cycle.
- Support the logistical organization of NSL events/UN celebrations.
- Act as NSL focal point for the FAO MuNe (Food and Agriculture Museum & Network).
- Support the logistical organization of project-related events in FAO HQ and in different countries.
- Support the selection and procurement of communication materials.
- Maintain liaison with the Office of Communication (OCC).
Experience Requirements
- 5 years of relevant experience in communications, cultural exhibition organization and/or public relations.
- Work experience in international organizations, UN agencies, NGOs or cultural institutions, preferably in the fields of agriculture, food systems, environment, soil, land and water.
- Extent and relevance of experience in curating artistic/cultural exhibitions.
- Extent and relevance of experience in supporting institutional communication strategies, connecting art and science, environmental sustainability and food system solutions.
- Experience in coordinating the whole project cycle related to exhibition organization and in managing external providers.
Qualification Requirements
- Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Economics, Art History, Social Sciences, Contemporary Art Curator or related fields or any other discipline relevant to the work of the Organization.
- Consultants with bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
