Communication Specialist

Job Description - Communication Specialist (2601637)Job Description 2601637 Communication Specialist Job Posting: 04/Aug/2026Closure Date: 18/Aug/2026, 10:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: FLBRA - FAO Representation in BrasilJob Type: Non-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)Grade Level: N/APrimary Location: Brazil-BrasiliaDuration: 12 months Post Number: N/AIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal deviceFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and cultureQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to applyEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's valuesFAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentialityFAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. Organizational SettingAdopted by the FAO Conference in 2001, the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) aims to facilitate the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from their use.The Benefit-sharing Fund (BSF) is a funding mechanism of the ITPGRFA and supports projects in developing countries for small-scale farmers to improve livelihoods, food security and adaptation to climate change. This is achieved by enhancing the on-farm management and improvement of plant genetic diversity, strengthening local value chains and supporting communities of practice to conserve and sustainably use plant genetic materials and related knowledge. Established by the Governing Body and operational since 2009, the Benefit-sharing Fund has supported actions in 78 developing countries through five project cycles, with each cycle building on lessons learned and good practices under the previous ones.The BSF project PR-154-S-Brazil “Support network for local conservation (in situ/on farm) of plant genetic resources in Brazil and integration with Embrapa genebanks” is one of the 28 projects funded under the 5th BSF cycle of the ITPGRFA. The project aims to strengthen the conservation, management and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity in Brazil, with emphasis on in situ and on-farm conservation approaches. Implemented at national level, the initiative involves multiple research units and institutional partners across different Brazilian biomes and promotes the generation, systematization and dissemination of knowledge to support public policies, traditional agricultural systems and community-based conservation initiatives.Reporting LinesThe incumbent reports to the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil – Programme. Technical focusThe assignment focuses on communication, visibility and knowledge management for a national, multi-institutional project. Key areas include support coordination of communication networks, development of institutional and journalistic content, support to digital communication tools, and dissemination of project results and lessons learned to policy-makers, partners and other stakeholders, with particular attention to agrobiodiversity conservation across different Brazilian biomesTasks and ResponsibilitiesIn close collaboration with Office of Communications (OCC) branches and appropriate Communication focal points, the incumbent will:• Activate and maintain a support network among the organizational communication centers of the various Embrapa research units participating in the project;• Coordinate and articulate joint communication actions with these centers to ensure a unified and effective project narrative across the national territory;• Produce high-quality journalistic content (articles, news releases) highlighting project activities, such as the support to Community Seed Banks (CSBs), conservation in Indigenous Lands (ILs), and Traditional Agricultural Systems (TAS).• Contribute content to institutional websites, newsletters, reports, digital platforms, social media channels and other project-related communication channels.• Assist in the development and implementation of the project’s web landing page by providing content for storing and sharing information on in situ/on-farm conservation. • Support the dissemination of project results to national policy-makers and stakeholders, ensuring that lessons learned in different biomes (Amazon, Pampa, Caatinga, etc.) are accessible.• Liaise closely with communication focal points of the participating research units and other relevant stakeholders• Ensure the visibility of FAO's role in the project across all communication materials they develop. • Monitor the outcomes of media outreach, providing reports to the country office´s Communicator on media appearances pertaining to project results or activities. • Deliver audiovisual assets in high-resolution, edit pieces in various sizes and orientations to meet different usage requirements. Submit the raw footage and B-roll for video recordings. • Organize, classify, and securely store video and photo records. Generate relevant metadata for each record, including date, place, context, participants, credit, and a description of the image. • Secure the necessary signatures from all individuals featured in the photographs and videos on the FAO image use consent form. Subsequently, create digital copies of these forms and upload them to the project's designated image bank, ensuring each form is correctly linked to its corresponding photograph or video.FAO Standards and guidelines:• Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes. • All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including: FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en FAOSTYLE https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm FAO Names of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff). • Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.• Videos should follow the FAO Video production guidelines: https://www.fao.org/3/cc5308en/cc5308en.pdf • Photos should follow the FAO Photo Library Production Guidelines: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pu6vckocxhlc7fc/FAO_Guidelines_for_Photo_Production_202206.pdf?dl=0CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:Minimum Requirements • University degree in journalism; • Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in institutional communication, journalism or knowledge dissemination.• Working knowledge (level C) of Spanish and/or English, and working knowledge of Portuguese. • Brazilian nationalityFAO Core Competencies• Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional Skills• Proven experience in producing written content for institutional purposes, including articles, news releases and reports.• Ability to develop content for multiple communication channels, including websites, newsletters and social media.• Familiarity with digital communication tools.• Capacity to support communication alignment and institutional visibility at national level.• Experience in communication related to agriculture, biodiversity, environment or rural development.• Previous experience with the United Nations or international cooperation projects.• Photography and/or video production skills ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)Applications received after the closing date will not be acceptedPlease note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/ For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions. HOW TO APPLY• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications• Incomplete applications will not be considered• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/cspFAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT