National Communication Specialist

The role

The National Communication Specialist will support the STODAS project, focusing on communications, visibility, and knowledge management for EU-funded agrifood systems development in the Pacific Islands. The role involves media relations, content production, and outreach to enhance project visibility and engagement with local communities.

What you'll do

• Regularly assess and update the STODAS communication and visibility (C&V) plan to meet evolving donor requirements and project milestones.
• Oversee the end-to-end production of video stories, featuring project beneficiaries from identification to high-quality filming.
• Develop and customise design templates for project materials (banners, brochures, posters) ensuring strict adherence to donor and FAO branding policies.
• Guide the development of policy briefs and other knowledge products through the FAO Publication Works System (PWS).
• Utilise established connections with local press to generate opinion editorial and human-interest stories highlighting direct project impacts on farmers.
• Generate content packages from technical programmes and project reports tailored for national, provincial, and community-level audiences.

What it takes

• University degree in communications, journalism, public relations, media studies, international development or a related discipline from an institution recognised by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in communications, public information, journalism, media production or a related field, with demonstrated experience in development communications or international organisation communications.
• Working knowledge of English.
• National of Samoa, Fiji, or Solomon Islands or resident of the country with valid work permit.
• Knowledge of Samoan, Fijian, Solomons' Pijin or another Pacific language is an asset.
• Experience in communications for EU-funded projects or international development programmes, including familiarity with EU Communication and Visibility (C&V) guidelines.

What you'll bring

How to apply

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