FAO Junior Communications Assistant Jobs Zambia 2024
FAO Junior Communications Assistant Jobs Zambia 2024: Food and Agriculture Organization has announced latest Job vacancy in Lusaka, Zambia. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline Sep 26th, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.
Position Quick Info
- Organizational Unit: FRZAM – FAO Representation in Zambia
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Primary Location: Zambia-Lusaka
- Duration: 12 months
- Job Posting: 11/Sep/2024
- Closure Date: 26/Sep/2024
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support timely and up-to-date compilation of information on the programmes progress and results into communication and visibility products.
This will include supporting compiling, organizing, analysing, and preparing data for ad hoc reports, fact sheets, resource partner reports, briefing notes, and other reporting and communication products as per the program communication and visibility strategy.
Support resource and implementing partner relations by contributing to the production of various communication products and accompanying partners during the field visits in coordination with other program colleagues.
Support communications office to conceptualize and create high-quality photographs, graphics, infographics and visual materials for various media, including print, web and social media for the project communication and visibility.
Collaborate with teams to create visual content for campaigns, events and projects and support proactive identification of media opportunities and, in close liaison with implementation partners, support planning and implementation of media events including press releases, report launches and press conferences.
This includes management of social media channels to publicize and highlight purpose, progress, and results of the project.
Contribute to improved information and knowledge management systems in the program by ensuring adequate and frequent updates, access and standardization of program information and agricultural situation analysis in the country.
Support travel arrangements for communication and visibility implementing partners to any of the communication and visibility events under the Country Office; preparation of travel requests, travel expense claims, payment requests, and other travel-related documents and processes.
Support the work of other national consultants in visibility related matters.
Participate in the necessary meetings and workshops and support in the communication and visibility aspects.
Carry out all other actions necessary to achieve the objectives of the main task.
Requirements:
Work experience in more than one location or area of work
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills and commitment to discretion and confidentiality
Familiarity with UN human resource administrative procedures and systems
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
Level of communication skills, good writing skills including ability to write concise technical reports in English is a strong asset.
Possession of relevant experience in short video and film production is a very strong asset.
Familiarity with FAO and UN (in general) administrative, operational, and financial procedures is an asset.