Communication for Rural Development Specialist at FAO
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Hiring Firm: Food and Agriculture Organization - FAO
Type: fulltime
Created Date: 2024-08-15
Deadline: 2024-10-01
Job Description:
Tasks and responsibilities
The general functions, tasks and responsibilities in the area of Communication for rural development will include but are not limited to the following elements:
•Provide technical assistance for the design of ComDev strategies and components in FAO programmes and projects and support the implementation ensuring stakeholder engagement and improving FAO programme delivery according to the relevant FAO guidelines (e.g http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4222e.pdf).
•Support FAO Strategic Programs, Regional Initiatives, CPFs, decentralized offices, family farmers and producer organizations and FAO partners in relation to ComDev plans and activities.
•Support the UN Decade of Family Farming global action plan, with special attention to Outcome 4.4, Communication, ICTI capacities/services improved and family farmer’ s voices heard, and facilitate the implementation of participatory communication plans for UNDFF.
•Support ComDev initiatives/platforms (ComDev Asia, Yenkasa Africa, Onda rual, CCComDev) and foster strategic partnerships and cooperation in this field.
•Provide advice in the design, piloting and upscaling of inclusive rural communication services (RCS), including the use of appropriate media and their appropriation by family farmers.
•Assist in identifying relevant developments in the use of media, digital technologies and ICTs in the field of family farming, sustainable agrifood systems and rural development.
Take care of the organization of trainings, e-learnings and the preparation and sharing of case studies, methodologies and tools to enhance ComDev capacities especially of FAO offices, rural institutions, farmer organizations, indigenous peoples and development practitioners.
•Take care of outreach and knowledge sharing in relation to the activities of the FAO ComDev Team, including the publication of articles, preparation of web pages, communities of practices, webinars, and use of social media and,
•Perform other tasks as needed.
Required Experience: 5
How to apply:
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 • 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 contact: Careers@fao.org
