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[Commlist] Communication for rural development specialist - vacancy announcement
Wed Jul 19 18:19:46 GMT 2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations asked us to
circulate this call for expressions of interest / vacancy announcement
for Communication for Rural Development Specialists.
For details please visit
https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2302071
Job Description - Communication for Rural Development Specialist (2302071)
Job Description
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2302071
Communication for Rural Development Specialist
Job Posting: 13/Jul/2023
Closure Date: 07/Sep/2023, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: PSU
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Various Locations
Duration: Up to 11 Months
Post Number: N/A
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above
are based on date and time settings of your personal device
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
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Partnerships
and UN Collaboration Division (PSU) is responsible for coordinating and
overseeing the identification and strengthening of transformative
partnerships with nonstate actors, including parliamentarians, civil
society, academia and research institutions, family farmers’ and
indigenous peoples’ organizations, to facilitate delivery of FAO’s Four
Betters, and field programme by fostering dialogue, developing
capacities, scaling up programmes and ensuring policy support.
PSU facilitates jointly with IFAD the secretariat of the UN Decade of
Family Farming (UNDFF 2019-2028) contributing to the achievements of the
SDGs.
The Division is responsible for promoting policy dialogue and to deliver
support to member countries, producer organization and field projects
ensuring multi-stakeholder engagement at global, regional and country
level, leading the work of the Organization in the area of Communication
for Rural Development (ComDev) as part of the functions of the Family
Farming Engagement Parliamentary Networks and Communication for
development Initiatives (PSUF).
PSU through the FAO Communication for Development Team (ComDev) assists
members countries, FAO programmes, decentralized offices and partners in
the design and implementation of ComDev Strategies and plans and the
delivery of inclusive Rural communication services (RCS). Priority is
given to improving stakeholder engagement in FAO programme delivery,
enhancing the capacity of rural institutions and family farmer
organization in managing communication processes, media and ICTs
supporting evidence and policy dialogue establish inclusive rural
communication services. Special support is also provided to the UNDFF’
Global Action Plan. In particular, assistance is provided to Outcome 4.4
Communication, ICT capacities/services improved and family farmers’
voices heard, and to FAO programme and producers’ organizations through
participatory communication plans, regional and national ComDev
initiatives promoting knowledge sharing, capacity development and
technical assistance in ComDev, through partnerships and regional ComDev
partnerships and platforms.
The Organization frequently engages experts to work on short-term
activities and projects as international consultants or under personal
service agreements (PSA). International consultants or PSA are engaged
by the Organization to provide expertise, skills or knowledge for the
performance of a specific task or piece of work, which is short term by
nature. The assignment may involve full or part- time functions. The
assignment can be from 1 month up to 11 months. The possibility of
extension is subject to satisfactory performance and depending on the
resources and needs of the Organization.
The objective of the Call is to attract suitable individuals to
undertake A-level, B-level and C-level consultancies and/or PSAs in the
area of Communication for Rural Development, in line with the following
priorities and tasks:
a) Support the design and implementation of ComDev Projects,
strategies and components according to the FAO guidelines (eg.
http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4222e.pdf)
b) Support to the Communication for Rural Development activities
undertaken by the Organization and the Partnerships and UN Collaboration
Division (PSU), ensuring stakeholder engagement and improving FAO
programme delivery;
c) Enhance the ComDev capacities of non-state actors, in particular
family farmer, indigenous peoples and civil society organizations, as
well as rural institutions, Governments, community media and networks
and development programmes; and
d) Provide technical advice and promote evidence, knowledge sharing,
partnership and policy dialogue to ensure inclusive rural communication
services as part of agriculture, rural development and family farming
policies and programmes.
Individual meeting or exceeding the requirements of the Call will be
included in the Communication for Rural Development’s Partnership
Division Roster. Experts who are registered in the Roster are available
for consideration whenever relevant opportunities arise matching the
required profiles.
Reporting Lines
The Consultants or PSAs will work under the direct supervision of the
Team Leader of the FAO Communication for Development Team within the
Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU), with the general
guidance of the Unit Head of the Family Farming Engagement Parliamentary
Networks and Communication for development Initiatives (PSUF) and in
close collaboration with other concerned FAO divisions (e.g. Office of
Corporate Communication, OCC), strategic objectives teams and
decentralized offices.
When activities are carried out in countries, the consultants will be
required to work in close collaboration with the FAO Representation in
the relevant country of assignment, as well as the relevant FAO regional
office.
Technical Focus
Contribute to the implementation of FAO’s programme of work in
Communication for Development and inclusive Rural Communication Services
as applied to family farming, sustainable agrifood systems, rural
development and other related areas. Special attention will be provided
to the design of Communication for Development strategies and to the
implementation of rural communication services through the appropriation
of adequate media and ICT by family farmers and rural communities,
especially women and youth.
Technical advice in the design and implementation of Communication for
Rural Development projects, strategies and Rural Communication Services
in connection with FAO Four Betters, the Sustainable Development Goals,
the UNDFF and FAO field programmes, activities and outcomes.
Tasks and responsibilities
The general functions, tasks and responsibilities in the area of
Communication for rural development will include but are not limited to
the following elements:
• Provide technical assistance for the design of ComDev strategies
and components in FAO programmes and projects and support the
implementation ensuring stakeholder engagement and improving FAO
programme delivery according to the relevant FAO guidelines (e.g
http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4222e.pdf).
• Support FAO Strategic Programs, Regional Initiatives, CPFs,
decentralized offices, family farmers and producer organizations and FAO
partners in relation to ComDev plans and activities.
• Support the UN Decade of Family Farming global action plan, with
special attention to Outcome 4.4, Communication, ICTI
capacities/services improved and family farmer’ s voices heard, and
facilitate the implementation of participatory communication plans for
UNDFF.
• Support ComDev initiatives/platforms (ComDev Asia, Yenkasa Africa,
Onda rual, CCComDev) and foster strategic partnerships and cooperation
in this field.
• Provide advice in the design, piloting and upscaling of inclusive
rural communication services (RCS), including the use of appropriate
media and their appropriation by family farmers.
• Assist in identifying relevant developments in the use of media,
digital technologies and ICTs in the field of family farming,
sustainable agrifood systems and rural development.
• Take care of the organization of trainings, e-learnings and the
preparation and sharing of case studies, methodologies and tools to
enhance ComDev capacities especially of FAO offices, rural institutions,
farmer organizations, indigenous peoples and development practitioners.
• Take care of outreach and knowledge sharing in relation to the
activities of the FAO ComDev Team, including the publication of
articles, preparation of web pages, communities of practices, webinars,
and use of social media and,
• Perform other tasks as needed.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in communication and/or ICTs for development,
social sciences, agricultural sciences or related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible professional
experience in Communication for Development, particularly in the
agriculture, family farming and rural development sector.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English, French or Spanish and
limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese,
Russian (for PSA it can be required only one language level C).
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Extent and relevance of academic qualifications in areas related to
Communication for Development
• Extend and relevance of experience in planning and monitoring
Communication for Development strategies, activities and reviewing
policy, institutional and/or legal frameworks in a wide range of
cultural and development contexts as well as monitoring related systems.
• Extent and relevance of experience and technical capacity in
designing and implementing Communication for Development strategies and
plans to rural development, family farming, climate adaptation and
resilience.
• Extent and relevance of experience in developing Communication for
Development activities and establishing partnerships and networks with
relevant partners in this field.
• Extent and relevant experience in providing advice, documenting and
collecting evidence in the field of Rural Communication.
• Knowledge of FAO methods for communication for development or
dialogue facilitation an asset.
• Knowledge of FAO’s strategies activities and methodologies in
Communication for development
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, as well as gender
sensitive and cross-cultural competency.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively
to team operations and working relationships.
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
• Research and analytical skills, and ability to present and
communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Proven competence in the formulation and monitoring of
Communication for Development strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to identify appropriate media and channels and
digital technologies as applied to ComDev.
Selection Criteria
• Level, extent and relevance of experience in Communication for
Rural Development in support of field projects, rural communication
services, rural institutions and producer organizations.
• Knowledge of FAO Communication for Rural Development guidelines,
methods and tools.
• Experience in organizing trainings, technical meetings and seminars
in Communication for Development.
• Capacity to animate and support regional and national networks and
facilitate participatory communication activities.
• Demonstrated experience in working in complex environments.
• Ability to manage the tight deadlines and multiple work streams.
• Depth of English language skills: full fluency in written English
in highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and
Photoshop is desirable.
• Knowledge of Machine Translation Tools and Techniques, Natural
Language Processing, Knowledge Management Systems, Web Usage Analysis,
Information Retrieval/ Extractions Systems is desirable.
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 any fee at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, interview, processing)
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or
degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the
IAU/UNESCO list
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational
qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the
World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the
International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can
be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
For more information, visit the FAO employment website
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
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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.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: (Careers /at/ fao.org)
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