Vacancy title:
Communication Assistant

Jobs at:
Food and Agriculture Organisation

Deadline of this Job:
24th February 2017

Duty Station:
Uganda

Job details:
The global mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic growth. Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO's efforts to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. The FAO Representation in Uganda needs to fill various positions under the project SPGS ill as detailed below;

Vacancy Announcement No: FRUGA/01/SPGS3/17
Post Title: Communications Assistant
Duty Station: Kampala
Type of contract: SC
Duration of the assignment: 11 Months (Renewable)

General Description of task(s) and objectives to be achieved Under the overall supervision of the FAO representative and direct supervision of the Project Coordinator in Uganda, in collaboration with the Communications Officer, Project officers, the Sub-Regional and Regional Communication Officers, the Communication Assistant will contribute to the development and strengthening of internal and external communication, web publishing and media relation activities tor the SPGS project.

The SPGS is a joint initiative between the Government of Uganda and the European Union whose primary objective is to encourage private sector investment in commercial timber and bio~energy plantations through the provision of grants and technical support to the private sector investors and communities in commercial forestry.

Specifically, the incumbent will:

• Support to develop and implement a communication strategy forthe SPGS lll Project, in line with the contents of the project agreement/guidelines;
•  Support public communication activities of the Representation; prepare talking points, speeches, photo coverage, send press releases through press contacts, and manage interviews especially in relation to the SPGS ill project.
• Maintain close working relations with media representatives, including print and broadcast media;
•  Prepare programmatic communication and advocacy materials, including brochures, fact sheets, information bulletins, posters, leaflets and presentations, in collaboration with the programme personnel, consultants and counterparts;
• in addition to increasing visibility of the project, promote a corporate image of FAO as an open / accessible, multidisciplinary institution with rapid response and action. This includes support of Officials and Representative in the preparation of presentations, interviews, programmes and FAO documents especially as they relate to the SPGS project.
• Design, develop and disseminate information of general interest , with the objective to educate the public regarding the results of the project and activities being undertaken by FAO/SPGS III in Uganda ~
• Lead and promote communication processes for the benefit of Commercial; large, small and medium scale forestry farmers, rural residents and communities, using a variety of approaches, platforms and products.
• Support the strengthening of FAO media relations and public visibility, as well as FAO relations with other development partners, donors and government especially those engaged in the forestry industry.
• Share best practices and results with Sub Regional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE) Communication desk to support the visibility efforts on the sub region.
• Document and disseminate project success stories through various FAO communication channels contribute to the FAO website, social media and information system to ensure that FAO Uganda activities under the SPGS project are regularly reflected.
• Coordinate, contribute to and edit contributions of colleagues to the SPGS Newsletter, publish and disseminate the newsletter
• Participate in virtual meetings (online) and/or trainings scheduled and conducted by the Regional Office that support communication in the organization.
• Ensure visibility in line with EU visibility and communication guidelines
• Support the Communications officer as and when requested.
• And perform other duties as assigned

Academic qualifications, experience and required competencies
Education background:

•  A relevant Bachelors Degree, preferably in Journalism,
• Mass communication, Social works, or other communication disciplines

Essential skills:

• Demonstrated hands on experience in managing communication activities in a big international organisation is preferred.
•  Knowledge of computer design software programmes is desired;
• Experiences in producing newsletter, magazines, news articles and other publications in an organization environment is desired

Job application procedure
Ugandan nationals who meet the requirements above are requested to submit applications together with detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of their academic certificates and a completed FAO Personal Profile Form that can be accessed via

http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/  in a sealed envelope, quoting Vacancy Announcement no. addressed to The Country Representative, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Uganda. Envelopes should be registered at the reception of the FAO offices at Plot 88 Buganda Road, Wandegeya, Kampala no later than 2.00 pm on the closing date of application.

Closing date: 24th February 2017 Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: FAO does not charge applicants any tees at any stage in the recruitment process.