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FAO National Communications and Digital Content Specialist Jobs 2024 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
FAO Zambia programme looking for “National Communications and Digital Content Specialist”.
Applicants with an Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 22nd May, 2024.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 10th May, 2024 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of National Communications and Digital Content Specialist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
FAO Job Vacancy 2024
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- In consultation with the project Consortium members, lead the activities for project branding and web development and maintenance (www.facendc.org).
- In close collaboration with OCC branches and focal points, the incumbent will:
- Identify appropriate digital technology to collect, store, analyze and disseminate climate action information to the intended audience.
- Lead the formulation of a detailed communication strategy, which also includes a knowledge management component.
- Facilitate the linkages with existing information systems (such as ZIAMIS) to improve information and data access and exchange.
- In close collaboration with the National BeSci Consultant, support the contracted on-profit media producer (e.g. university) in developing the video content to support informal and peer-to-peer information exchange and tailored behavioural “nudges”.
- In collaboration with the National BeSci Consultant, develop campaign materials, brochures, posters and other resources with key messages, nudges and guidance for climate change mitigation action.
- In collaboration with the National BeSci Consultant, pre-test communication campaigns in selected project pilot areas and collect behavioral data responses.
- In collaboration with the National BeSci Consultant, support public campaigns on climate action, targeting diverse groups, including marginalized, and physically challenged individuals through tailored multimodal delivery channels (TV, radio, newspapers, mobile phones, public announcements, brochures).
- Support UNITAR in undertake training of journalists and multimedia houses on climate change communications and in particular optimizing messaging on project identified action and impact areas.
- In close collaboration with the National BeSci Consultant, support the development of critical advocacy strategies and messaging.
- Mentor youth, teachers, youth leaders, society organizations to undertake action for climate change mitigation through advocacy campaigns.
- Support UNITAR in identifying role model climate champions/ambassadors and other individuals (especially youth, leaders, teachers, women-chiefs, women climate activists and women professionals).
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Liaison with the Office of Communication (OCC) will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes.
Position in Organization:
- Position Title: National Communications and Digital Content Specialist
- Job Posting: 07/May/2024
- Closure Date: 22/May/2024, 3:29:00 AM
- Organizational Unit: FRZAM
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Primary Location: Zambia-Lusaka
- Duration: 12 months
- Post Number: N/A
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- Advanced university degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital innovations, or related field.
Experience:
- At least 7 years proven experience in applied communications within Zambia; preferably within the sectors of education, environment, climate change or agriculture.
Language:
- Working knowledge of English.
How to Apply FAO National Communications and Digital Content Specialist Jobs 2024
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2401545
The Closing Date: 22nd May, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
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