EndereçoJob Description - Communication Specialist (Action 49) (2400487)
Job Description
2400487
Communication Specialist (Action 49)
Job Posting
Job Posting
: 10/Feb/2024Closure Date
Closure Date
: 25/Feb/2024, 10:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit : FLBRA - FAO Representation in Brasil
Job Type
Job Type
: Non-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition : PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Primary Location
Duration : 100 days
Post Number : N/A
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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
- FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
Organizational Setting
UTF/BRA/085/BRA - Elaboration of strategy proposals for the Implementation of Communication Plans for the Brazilian Council for Food and Nutritional Security – CONSEA.
Reporting Lines
Assistant to the Representative - Programme
Technical Focus
It is necessary to hire a specialized specialist to support the Brazilian Council for Food and Nutritional Security to create and implement communication strategies related to the food and nutritional security agendas and produce content to support the debates of the 6th Brazilian Conference on Food and Nutritional Security. The hiring of this assignment is justified by the need to give visibility to the actions carried out by Consea, based on the carrying out of a study to create a communication plan for the Brazilian Council for Food and Nutritional Security; writing, editing and publishing news related to CONSEA's activities on official communication channels, communicating with media outlets for dissemination; surveying actions related to food and nutritional security and the impact of CONSEA's activities in the press; as well as the production of content to support the debates of the 6th Brazilian Conference on Food and Nutrition Security.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University Degree in Social Communication, Journalism, Marketing or related area, according to the CAPES Knowledge Table, with a diploma duly recognized by the MEC.
• Minimum experience of 5 (five) years in work, research and/or consultancy related to press relations.
• Working knowledge (level C) of Portuguese and English
• Brazilian Nationality or other legally authorized to work in Brazil
FAO Core Competencies
Selection Criteria
• Post-graduation degree in Institutional Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or related areas;
• Professional experience of 2 (two) years in press consultancy or content production in the area of food and nutritional security, health and/or other human rights;
• Professional experience of 2 (two) years in public or private institutions in the area of Communication.
THE INFORMATION RELATING TO YOUR CURRICULUM VITAE MUST BE COMPLETED IN PORTUGUESE
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact:
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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