Communication Assistant

Organizational Context

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a UN specialized agency dedicated to defeating hunger and promoting food security globally. FAO supports countries in achieving food security, improving nutrition, and fostering sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods. This UNV assignment in Tunisia, supported by the Embassy of Switzerland, focuses on strengthening youth inclusion, particularly for young persons with disabilities, aligning with FAO Tunisia's efforts in sustainable agri-food systems and inclusive rural development.

Job Purpose

This UN Volunteer assignment supports FAO Tunisia's communication and visibility efforts to promote sustainable agri-food systems, food security, climate resilience, and inclusive rural development. The role involves creating engaging digital content, managing social media, developing compelling stories, and producing multimedia materials to showcase FAO's projects and impact. The volunteer will contribute to strengthening communication strategies, enhancing outreach to diverse audiences, and supporting event organization. This position is part of an initiative to enhance youth inclusion, with a specific focus on young persons with disabilities, contributing to the overall mission of improving rural livelihoods and strengthening agri-food systems in Tunisia.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the FAO Programme Officer, the UN Volunteer will support communication and visibility activities. Key responsibilities include: Digital Content Creation: Developing and publishing engaging content for FAO's social media and digital platforms, showcasing projects and results through audience-focused materials. Social Media Management: Assisting in planning, scheduling, and managing social media content, monitoring performance, and identifying opportunities to improve engagement. Content Development and Storytelling: Drafting success stories, news articles, and beneficiary-focused narratives to highlight FAO's impact and project achievements. Multimedia Production: Creating visual and multimedia products such as graphics, photographs, and short videos using digital and AI tools for communication campaigns. Event Support: Assisting in the organization of events by preparing communication materials, managing participants, coordinating logistics, covering events, and conducting post-event follow-up.

Work Experience

A minimum of one month to one year of professional experience in digital communication, content creation, social media management, public relations, journalism, or marketing is required. Experience with Artificial Intelligence tools is a plus. Experience in the development sector is desirable. Proficiency in MS Office and database management is expected.

Skills

Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, creativity, innovation, planning, organization, professionalism, teamwork, and self-management. Specific skills required are in communication, advocacy, public information, art, design, culture, and community development. Strong oral and written communication, drafting, formulation, and reporting skills are essential.

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