Overview
The Communications Specialist will support the FAO-Kazakhstan Partnership Programme by leading the design, implementation, review, and updating of the project’s outreach and communication strategy to enhance visibility of activities, results, and lessons learned.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the FAO-Kazakhstan Partnership Programme Communication and Visibility Strategy and Action Plan.
- Provide guidance for visibility activities of FKPP projects.
- Ensure alignment of project-specific communication outputs with FKPP-level messaging, branding, and visibility standards.
- Coordinate and support the development of printed communication and advocacy materials.
- Coordinate and support the production of promotional and thematic videos.
- Coordinate and support the development of visibility and promotional materials.
- Update FAO web page related to the FKPP.
- Provide advisory support to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan on improving the Ministry’s FKPP‑related web page.
- Ensure timely dissemination of project information to relevant media outlets.
- Organize press conferences, media coverage of field missions, interviews, podcasts, and other media engagement opportunities.
- Monitor and document media coverage and published information.
- Monitor the implementation of visibility and communication activities related to FKPP and FKPP‑funded projects.
- Facilitate cooperation between FKPP and national institutions, universities, NGOs, and regional partners.
- Support communication and visibility activities with government partners.
- Ensure that FKPP visibility materials reflect national ownership, government contributions, and partnership results.
- Provide guidance and support for FAO communication activities in Kazakhstan.
- Support the preparation of speeches and talking points for FAO Representative and for the FAO Programme Officer/Team Leader in Kazakhstan.
- Support the promotion of partnerships between FAO in Kazakhstan and relevant stakeholders.
- Perform any other related duties as required.
Required Experience
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in communications, project coordination, media relations, or visibility of development programmes.
- Demonstrated experience in managing communication and visibility for multi‑project programmes (preferably in agriculture, rural development, environment, or climate change).
Qualifications
University degree in communications, journalism, public relations, international relations, or a related field.
