Rural Transformation Communications Specialist

FAO; Roma; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO's Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) seeks a Communications Specialist to develop and execute communication strategies, support publications, digital content, and event coordination to amplify ESP's policy work.

The role covers drafting, editing, social media management, basic graphic design and multimedia production, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure timely, accessible dissemination of FAO's technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in communication, journalism, public relations, international relations, development studies, social sciences, graphic design, digital media, multimedia production, or economics is required.
• A bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant professional experience is also acceptable.
• One year of relevant experience in communications, public information, editorial support, digital communication, social media, graphic design, multimedia production, event communication, or knowledge management is necessary.
• Working knowledge of English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support daily communication activities for the ESP Division, contributing to the development and execution of communication plans and workplans.
• Assist with FAO publication processes, such as compiling inputs, tracking proposals, and preparing launch materials.
• Draft, edit, and proofreading various communication materials like news items, web stories, articles, press releases, and social media posts, adapting technical information for different audiences.
• Manage social media content, create basic graphic design and visual assets, and support video and multimedia production.
• Provide communication support for events, maintain communication repositories, coordinate inputs with stakeholders, and assist with monitoring and reporting on communication activities.

Skills

Content writing

Social media management

Graphic design

Video/multimedia production support

Clear communication

Organization

Microsoft 365

Education

Advanced degree in communication or related field

Bachelor's + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

FAO's Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) seeks a Communications Specialist to develop and execute communication strategies, support publications, digital content, and event coordination to amplify ESP's policy work.

The role covers drafting, editing, social media management, basic graphic design and multimedia production, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure timely, accessible dissemination of FAO's technical knowledge.