Communication Specialist (Various profiles)
- Roma
- Tempo indeterminato
- Full time
- Public information and advocacy
- Internal and external communication
- Multimedia production
- Web publishing and social media
- Digital content creation and marketing
General Communication Specialist
Multimedia Production Specialist
Digital/Social Media/Web SpecialistTasks and responsibilitiesSupport OCC communications officers and teams in a range of areas spanning the OCC workstream and contribute to the development of public communication content in diverse media and formats.General Communication Specialist:
- Collaborate with OCC branches and communication focal points across divisions.
- Draft and edit content for various platforms (web, print, internal communications).
- Ensure consistency in terminology, tone, and branding across all materials.
- Support visibility efforts for FAO campaigns, initiatives, and events.
- Coordinate with technical officers and regional communication officers for content clearance.
- Produce and edit multimedia content (video, audio, photo) for FAO’s global campaigns and initiatives.
- Support the creation of impact-driven content for advocacy, storytelling, and public engagement.
- Ensure multimedia outputs align with FAO branding and messaging standards.
- Collaborate with OCCM colleagues to deliver content across FAO’s flagship channels.
- Videos should follow the FAO Video production guidelines:
- Research and analyse FAO technical information and FAO communication material to support content development and creation (assembling verified background information, summarizing technical documents, drafting key messages, developing scripts for social media, photo research, etc.)
- Draft texts in various formats, for use on internal and external channels (intranet news/announcements, newsletters, digital posters, infographics, news articles for divisional or OCC web properties, feature stories, key messages, talking points, scripts, etc.)
- Contribute to the development of multimedia communication content/assets (graphics, videos, photos, animations, campaigns, podcasts, social/digital content, copywriting, etc.) for internal and external use, for use on diverse channels, related to publication launches, events, international days, participation in global fora, etc.
- Support OCC communications officers/teams with website and newsletter content creation and management and maintenance of social media accounts.
- Assist OCC communications officers/specialists in coordinating cross-team communications work (information sharing, meetings/post-meeting follow up, work planning, etc.)
- Participate in stakeholder research and analysis efforts, including media intelligence gathering.
- Respond to requests for information on OCC process, standards, workflows etc. coming from technical divisions (answering requests for guidance or information).
- Backstop OCC communications officers during leaves or absences
- Write news releases, web stories and feature stories in collaboration with technical officers
- Help respond to requests for information on OCC processes, standards, and workflows from technical divisions (answering requests for guidance or information).
- Attend communications coordination meetings, draft minutes, and support follow-up of action items.
- Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes.
- All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:
FAO social media policy and guidelines:
Social Media Branding Guidelines:
FAOSTYLE
FAO terminology
FAO Names of Countries
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).
- Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.
- For Consultants: Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Videography or other relevant field; Consultants with bachelor`s degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
- 1 year of relevant experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Videography or other relevant field
- Full proficiency/Working knowledge of English
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to complete content and strengthen ability to do so independently over time.
- Awareness of ethical issues in the context of communications and ability to deal sensitively with them. Ability to handle assets that contain sensitive and sometimes confidential information.
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinker, strong work ethic, and positive attitude while routinely exercising sound judgment
- Self-sufficient, accountable and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision, proactively looking for ways to improve workflows and team efficiencies, and deadline oriented.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain processes and train colleagues.