World Food Programme
Experience: Atleast 7 years
Skill Required: Media and Communication
Apply By: 07-05-2024
The Office of Communications (OCC) is responsible for both external and internal communications of the Organization. It aims at making FAO's communications strategic, coherent, focused and impactful, while ensuring effectiveness and efficiency in communication-related operations.
The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) is responsible for leading FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO's priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the region and, in collaboration with Offices, Centres and Divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. RAP also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization's Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RAP develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs).
The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.
The position is located in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) in Bangkok, Thailand.
Reporting Lines
The Communication Officer reports to the Assistant Director-General/ Regional Representative (ADG/RR) for Asia and the Pacific (RAP).
Technical Focus
The Communication Officer provides technical advice and expertise for the planning and delivery of the Communications' programmes and products of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAPCOM) in line with FAO's priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.
Key Results
The planning and delivery of OCC programmes, products and services and the development of related policies and specialized tools and systems, through the use of comprehensive communication and publishing expertise.
Key Functions
Specific Functions
In close coordination with specific technical OCC teams:
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
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