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JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Under the overall responsibility of the FAO Representative in Armenia and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative, the National Communication Specialist will contribute to raising the visibility of FAO’s ongoing work in Armenia. Working under the technical guidance of the REU Communication Officer for Europe and Central Asia, in close collaboration with FAO project leaders in Armenia, and in accordance with FAO’s corporate communications policies and practices, the National Communication Consultant/ Specialist will perform the duties listed below.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Draw up a strategic communication plan for the year based on the calendar of FAO-Armenia’s planned work, including project milestones, consultations and conferences, publication launches, etc.;
- Prepare news releases, web stories and media advisories for dissemination to national and regional media, when appropriate, in a timely and quality manner;
- Serve as FAO’s communication focal point in Armenia, addressing queries from editors and journalists, and facilitating media field visits to FAO project locations in the country;
- Build and maintain an up-to-date and detailed list of media contacts in Armenia, and share this information with the FAO Regional Office;
- Monitor Armenian media for coverage/ mentions of FAO, and provide that information to the REU Communication Officer on a weekly basis;
- Do regular media monitoring and analysis of coverage of the food and agriculture sector in Armenia, as relevant;
- Support promotion of the FAO activities and donors’ contribution, in line with FAO communication policy and donor requirements;
- Develop a variety of communication and promotional materials for FAO-Armenia, as well as for the ongoing and implemented projects (project briefs, brochures, leaflets, success stories, video and photo materials, printed banners and backdrops, etc.), in accordance with FAO corporate guidelines;
- Contribute to planning and organizing public events (conferences, presentations, training events, visits of officials, field visits, etc.) to ensure consistency of messages and enhance FAO and donor visibility;
- Assist and advise local staff on effective interaction with the media, and support the promotion of different activities and initiatives;
Maintain close contacts and collaborate effectively with the UN country team’s communication unit, and contribute to the joint UN initiatives and campaigns;
- Organize communication campaigns and activities around the World Food Day, do media monitoring and analysis and share that information with the REU Communication Officer;
- Perform other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- University degree (MA) in Communication, Public Relations or Journalism, or equivalent professional experience;
- 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level;
- Excellent knowledge of English and Armenian languages;
- Availability to travel within the country, as needed;
- Knowledge and experience within the UN system is an asset;
- National of Armenia or resident in the country with a regular work permit;
- Hands-on experience in developing and implementing communication and visibility strategies and plans in the field of development;
- Press release writing, project visibility, outreach and presentation delivery skills;
- Experience with producing video and photo materials;
- Good understanding of agriculture-related issues;
- Experience of working with international donors, as well as the government;
- Experience of working with local and international media.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested candidates are welcome to follow the link and complete the application online: https://tinyurl.com/5fupbmne. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. If you need help, or have queries, please contact the Company at: *******@***.***.

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