Communication Assistant

Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO has over 194 member countries and works in more than 130 countries worldwide. The organization aims to achieve security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. FAO's mission is to help eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, promote sustainable agriculture, and support rural development. The organization operates through various country offices, including the FAO Country Office in Egypt, which focuses on assisting the Egyptian government in developing policies and programs aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Job Overview:
The Communication Assistant will play a crucial role in the FAO Egypt office by contributing to the documentation of project success stories that highlight the impact of FAO initiatives on beneficiaries. This position requires close collaboration with various stakeholders, including project staff and communication focal points, to gather information and create engaging narratives suitable for multiple platforms such as websites, social media, newsletters, and reports. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting interviews with beneficiaries and project staff, collecting relevant photos, and ensuring that all communication materials adhere to FAO's standards and guidelines. The role is essential for promoting the organization's work and enhancing its visibility through effective communication strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Communication Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Document compelling success stories that showcase the impact of FAO projects on beneficiaries, ensuring that these narratives are engaging and suitable for various communication platforms.
• Conduct interviews with beneficiaries, project staff, and other stakeholders to gather insights and information for the success stories.
• Develop success stories that are not only informative but also resonate with the target audience, utilizing storytelling techniques to enhance engagement.
• Collect and curate photographs to accompany the success stories, or coordinate with FAO's photographer/videographer to obtain high-quality visuals.
• Liaise with the Office of Communications (OCC) and relevant focal points to ensure compliance with FAO's communication standards and guidelines.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor, contributing to the overall communication efforts of the FAO Egypt office.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• A university degree in Digital Media, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in journalism, communication, or advocacy related to programs and projects.
• A working knowledge (level C) of Arabic and a limited knowledge (level B) of English.
• Candidates must be nationals of Egypt or nationals of the country of assignment with a valid work permit.

Educational Background:
The position requires a university degree in Digital Media, Communications, Journalism, or a related field. This educational background is essential for understanding the principles of effective communication, media production, and storytelling, which are critical for the role of Communication Assistant.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least seven years of relevant professional experience in journalism, communication, or advocacy within programs and projects. This level of experience is necessary to ensure that the candidate possesses the skills and knowledge required to effectively document and communicate the impact of FAO initiatives.

Languages:
The mandatory language requirement for this position is a working knowledge (level C) of Arabic, which is essential for conducting interviews and writing success stories in the local context. Additionally, a limited knowledge (level B) of English is required, which will facilitate communication with international stakeholders and adherence to FAO's communication standards.

Additional Notes:
This position is based in Cairo, Egypt, and is open to nationals of Egypt or those with a valid work permit. The role is likely to be full-time, although specific details regarding contract duration, seniority level, and compensation have not been provided in the job description. Candidates should be prepared to adhere to FAO's core competencies, which include results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing.