Overview
The National Communications Specialist will provide communication and visibility support for the STODAS project, focusing on agrifood systems development. The role involves media relations, digital content production, and stakeholder outreach across the Pacific sub-region.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and update the STODAS Communication and Visibility (C&V) Plan.
- Support the production of "Food Hero" video stories.
- Prepare and adapt communication and visibility materials.
- Assist in the preparation and processing of policy briefs, publications, and knowledge products.
- Draft opinion editorials, human-interest stories, and media releases.
- Prepare communication content for dissemination.
- Support communication through appropriate local media channels.
- Monitor local and regional media for relevant developments.
- Prepare and schedule social media content.
- Coordinate communication activities linked to international observances and global campaigns.
- Assist with communication arrangements for project events.
Required Experience
- At least three years of relevant professional experience in communications, public information, journalism, media production or a related field, with demonstrated experience in development communications or international organisation communications.
- Demonstrated experience in communications for EU-funded projects or international development programmes, including familiarity with EU Communication and Visibility (C&V) guidelines.
- Experience working with Pacific media, community radio or local language content production; established relationships with Pacific regional and national press are an asset.
- Familiarity with FAO publication and clearance processes (PWS), social media management tools, and FAO or UN branding standards is an asset.
Qualifications
University degree in communications, journalism, public relations, media studies, international development or a related discipline from an institution recognised by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO.
