By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Read our privacy policy

National Communication Specialist

Indonesia

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Indonesia
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
  • Closing Date: 2025-01-15

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

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

FAO is a recognized leader in the fight to eradicate hunger and rural poverty and in the promotion of agriculture, fisheries and livestock, while encouraging sustainable management of the environment and of natural resources for the benefit of communities and rural people. One of FAO’s goals is to increase the visibility of good work being done at country and regional levels in the Asia and the Pacific Region, and in particular in relation to its donor-funded projects.

Reporting Lines

Under the operational supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR), the administrative supervision of Assistant FAO Representative (Admin), in collaboration with the communications team in FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) and Office of Communications (OCC) branches and appropriate Communication focal points

Technical Focus

The National Communication Specialist should possess expertise and capacity to coordinate, design, lay out, and develop communication and advocacy materials. A solid understanding of the country context and the most effective channels for the exchange of information and ideas with key partners and donors is required. The incumbent will ensure that all communication and advocacy products are of high technical quality, culturally relevant, and tailored to the needs of the local context and target audience. The s/he will lead the development and delivery of communications materials and activities for key UN observances, such as World Food Day.

Tasks and responsibilities

In close collaboration with Office of Communications (OCC) branches and appropriate Communication focal points, the incumbent will\:
• Ensure all communication and information outputs align with FAO’s corporate communication policy, operational guidelines, and publishing standards.
• Develop and update a comprehensive Communications Strategy and Action Plan for the FAO Representation, including communication targets, indicators, and budgets, in line with the Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Indonesia.
• Assist in preparing project work plans that incorporate assessments of issues and trends to guide effective implementation of communication strategies within projects and programmes.
• Advise stakeholders on all aspects of communication and visibility for FAO’s projects and programmes in Indonesia.
• Support public communication activities by coordinating with programme teams to prepare talking points, arrange photo and video coverage, draft press releases, disseminate news through media contacts, and manage interviews or press conferences.
• Identify and develop compelling feature stories for TV, print, and online media, showcasing good practices and beneficiary impacts from FAO’s Technical Cooperation work in the country.
• Strengthen FAO’s media relations, public visibility, and partnerships with international and national development partners, institutions, donors, and government counterparts.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of media stakeholders and partners.
• Collect high-quality photographs from FAO’s projects and submit to OCC for inclusion in the corporate photo database.
• Regularly update the FAO Representation’s website and social media channels with approved press releases, feature stories, project updates, and other relevant content, in coordination with the regional focal person at RAP and Information Resources in country office.
• Identify communication training needs and develop/implement training programmes for FAO staff and consultants.
• Lead the planning and implementation of communication campaigns for key UN observances, such as World Food Day.
• Coordinate and prepare publications, including articles, leaflets, stories, social media posts, images, infographics, videos and other materials, in collaboration with technical teams.
• Assist with FAO’s Publications Workflow System (PWS) for the preparation of published documents and guidelines as needed.
• Contribute and participate in meetings and conferences, proposing communication-related agenda topics, identifying participants, preparing documents and presentations, and disseminating information on project/programme achievements.
• Organize and lead media field missions, providing guidance to media personnel, government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Accompany FAO Representatives to events and field trips as required.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including\:


• 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 Strategic Framework 2022-31\: https\://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en
FAO social media policy and guidelines\: https\://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia
Social Media Branding Guidelines\: https\://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en
FAOSTYLE https\://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en
FAO terminology http\://www.fao.org/faoterm
FAO Names Of Countries https\://www.fao.org/nocs/en
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.


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations Or Other Relevant Post-Secondary Qualifications.
• A Minimum of Five Years Of Experience Of Working With In-Country Media, Including Social Media, Is Required.
• Fluency In Bahasa Indonesia And English.
• National of Indonesia


FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical / Functional Skills

• An Established Network With Media Either As A Journalist Or Specialist In Public Relations.
• An Excellent Command Of Proven Writing And Reporting Skills In English.
• Ability To Operate Under Pressure And Under Minimum Guidance.
• Good Communication And Interpersonal Skills.
• Strong Ability To Work In A Team Of Different Nationalities
• Good Experience In Field Reporting, News Gathering And/Or Writing For A Major National Or International News Outlet Will Be A Distinct Advantage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
  • 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 additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

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.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance\: https\://fao.service-now.com/csp

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.