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Communication Specialist for the GEF Chaco and GFF Guadalquivir Projects
Job advertisement : Aug 21/2023
Publication cancellation date : Sep 4, 2023, 9:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FLBOL – FAO Representation in Bolivia
Job type : Temporary work
Requirement Type: NPP ( National Project Personnel )
Grade Level: N / A
Main location : Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Duration: 3 months
Position Number: N / A
FAO seeks to ensure gender, geographic and linguistic diversity among its staff and its international consultants, in order to serve the Member States of the Organization in the best possible way in all regions.
- FAO is committed to achieving diversity in its workforce in terms of sex, nationality, origin and culture.
- Women, nationals of under-represented or under-represented Member States and persons with disabilities with the necessary qualifications are encouraged to submit their applications.
- All persons working for FAO must comply with the highest standards of professional integrity and conduct and uphold FAO’s values.
- FAO, as a specialized agency of the United Nations, applies a zero tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its statute, objectives and mandate, in particular sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- All requests will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational framework
The Project “ Strengthening the comprehensive and sustainable management of biodiversity and forests by indigenous peoples and local communities in fragile ecosystems of the Bolivian Chaco dry forests” GCP / BOL / 053 / GFF, presented by the Bolivian Ministry of Environment and Water and approved by the Vice Ministry of Planning and Coordination of the Ministry of Development Planning in its capacity as the operational focal point before the GEF has been declared operational as of November 1, 2022.
On the other hand, on September 7, 2022, FAO has received the Project Document “ Strengthening the comprehensive and sustainable management of biodiversity and forests by indigenous peoples and local communities in fragile ecosystems of the dry forests of the Bolivian Chaco ”, signed by the GEF Operational and Political Focal Point in Bolivia, Vice Minister of Planning and Coordination Carlos David Guachalla, of the Ministry of Development Planning.
The objective of the project is to expand and internalize the Integrated and Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Forests ( GISBB ) in comprehensive territorial planning, through strengthening governance for its implementation and monitoring, and thus increase the resilience of life systems ( means of life ) in the fragile ecosystems of the dry forests of the Bolivian Chaco region and advance towards the Neutrality of the Earth degradation ( NDT ). The Project will be implemented in the municipalities of Villa Vaca Guzmán, Huacareta, Boyuibe, Monteagudo, Cuevo, Macharetí, Huacaya and GAIOC Charagua Iyambae.
It is worth mentioning that the Ministry of Environment and Water ( MMAYA ), through the Vice Ministry of Environment, Biodiversity, Climate Change and Forest Management and Development ( VMA ) and the Vice Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation ( VRHR ), are the monitoring and coordination entities for the operational and technical management of the Project to be implemented by FAO as the implementing agency of the GEF and the Ministry of Environment and Water/VMMA of Bolivia as executing entity.
Work base: The workplace is defined in Monteagudo; from where you will travel to the GEF Chaco project intervention area ( Villa Vaca Guzmán municipalities, Huacareta, Boyuibe, Monteagudo, Cuevo, Macharetí, Huacaya and GAIOC Charagua Iyambae ) and intervention area of the GEF Guadalquivir project ( Cercado-Tarija municipalities, San Lorenzo, Uriondo and Padcaya ).
Hierarchical dependency
The Communication specialist for the GEF Chaco and GEF Guadalquivir projects will work under the supervision of the Assistant Representative, the National Project Coordinator GEF FAO, the GEF Chaco and GEF Guadalquivir project coordinators and the FAOBO Focal Communication Point.
Field of specialization
The Organization will hire a ( a ) Communication Specialist to:
- Design the development strategy and communication plan, identifying key audiences, communication objectives, appropriate key messages and communication channels for each of the projects ( GEF Chaco and GEF Guadalquivir ).
- Implement local information and communication plans ( PLIC ) which include conventional communication strategies and plans that detail capacity building, the implementation of community workshops, awareness events, communication campaigns and other activities to disseminate information and encourage community participation.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Promote the dissemination, dissemination and communication of the subject of Land Degradation Neutrality, the scope of the Nationally Determined Contribution ( NDC ) 2021 – 2030, advances and challenges in biodiversity conservation and soil recovery, restoration and conservation in accordance with the strategy and PLIC.
- Design and edit project documents, research, booklets, studies and other communication materials.
- Carry out audiovisual reports, press releases, newsletters, photographic record, audiovisual and other records and alignment with the communication strategy of the projects.
- Keep the project information media ( WEB, RRSS, others ) up to date and send periodic information to the FAOBO representation communication unit for the amplification of actions.
- Record and document the evolution of initiatives to build Good Practices and Lessons Learned from projects to achieve NDT.
- Coordinate the approval flow of materials and guarantee their quality control with suppliers, FAOBO and RLC.
- Support productive ventures in the design and implementation of their promotion strategies ( brand design, label design and others, as required ).
- Prepare reports upon request and support their formulation for the implementing entities.
- Carry out direct coordination and interaction with the communicators of public entities and other private media in the region to execute the projects.
- Provide all support in representing the project at public events: forums, fairs, symposia or others.
- Be responsible for the use and custody of the assets delivered within the framework of the Project.
- Others that are assigned by the supervisory bodies.
In close collaboration with the OCC unit and respective agreed focal points, the holder:
- It will ensure that all communication materials follow FAO authorization processes and meet FAO standards, including:
FAOSTYLE ( English: https://www.fao.org/3/cb8081en/cb8081en.pdf; French: https://www.fao.org/3/AC339FR/ac339fr.pdf; Spanish: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339s/ac339s.pdf; Arabic: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339a/ac339a.pdf; Chinese: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339c/ac339c.pdf);
FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm;
FAO Names Of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en;
Story guidelines http://intranet.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/occ/Quick_Guides/UPDATED-Digital-Storytelling-Guide-EN-FINAL.pdf;
Story template http://intranet.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/occ/Quick_Guides/FAO-Stories-Template-UPDATED.pdf;
UN map standards ( available to staff );
FAO Brand and policy book ( available to staff ).
- Seek, where necessary, to seek further guidance on FAO communications, policies and procedures on the FAO intranet, OCC section.
THE CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUED IN ARRANGE TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Minimum requirements
- Professional with a bachelor’s degree ( national provision title ) in communication sciences or related branches.
- Postgraduate degree and / or specialization in topics related to: communication for development, agrobiodiversity, biodiversity, rural development, natural resources and the environment.
- Minimum work experience of 5 years in communication of agro-environmental initiatives or projects.
- Practical knowledge of Spanish and intermediate knowledge of English.
- Bolivian nationality.
FAO core competencies
- Results-based approach
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building effective relationships
- Knowledge exchange and continuous improvement
Selection criteria
- The candidates will be evaluated according to the profile and the functions to be carried out.
- Candidates must reside in Bolivia.
- Candidates need a stable internet connection for remote work.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process ( application, interview, processing ).
- Incomplete applications will not be taken into account. If you need help or have questions, contact: Careers@fao.org
- Applications received after the expiration of the application deadline will not be accepted.
- We inform you that FAO will only consider academic degrees or credentials obtained from a teaching institution included in the World Database on Higher Education, which is a list maintained by the International Association of Universities ( IAU ) / UNESCO. The list can be consulted at: www.whed.net/
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It is noted that all candidates should adhere to the Organization’s values of commitment to FAO, respect for all and integrity and transparency.
PRESENTATION OF REQUESTMENTS
- If you want to apply, go to the FAO Recruitment Website ( Employment in FAO ) and complete your online profile.
- Incomplete applications will not be taken into account. Only applications received through the contracting portal will be considered.
- We advise candidates to submit their application sufficiently in advance of the expiration of the term.
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