Overview
The Communications and Advocacy Specialist will document, produce, and disseminate information and communication materials to highlight project results and enhance project visibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the project's communication, visibility, advocacy, and knowledge management strategy.
- Provide strategic communication and advocacy advice and technical support.
- Develop, write, edit, and produce communication, advocacy, and visibility materials.
- Develop and implement advocacy campaigns and communication initiatives.
- Document project milestones, field activities, trainings, and events through photography and videography.
- Ensure compliance with FAO privacy, consent, branding, and data protection protocols.
- Coordinate with government agencies, local government units, implementing partners, UN partners, the FAO Regional Office, Headquarters, media organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyze media coverage, social media engagement, and the effectiveness of communication and advocacy activities.
- Conduct field missions to collect communication materials, success stories, lessons learned, and good practices.
- Maintain and regularly update an organized repository of communication and knowledge products.
- Prepare communication and advocacy inputs for donor reports, project reports, and knowledge products.
- Prepare and submit an end-of-assignment report summarizing key accomplishments, lessons learned, and recommendations.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Experience
At least 5 years of relevant experience in communication, documentation, or media work, preferably within development, humanitarian, or UN projects.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in communications, journalism, development studies, or related fields.
