National Specialist in IAS Monitoring, Reporting and Communication
Quick answer
FAO is hiring a remote Senior National Specialist in IAS Monitoring, Reporting and Communication (Sri Lanka) to develop a sustainable national monitoring and reporting system for Invasive Alien Species (IAS) and lead communication initiatives to raise public awareness.
- Role
- National Specialist in IAS Monitoring, Reporting and Communication
- Organization
- FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location
- Remote | Sri Lanka
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The National Specialist in IAS Monitoring, Reporting and Communication will develop a sustainable national monitoring and reporting system for Invasive Alien Species (IAS) and lead communication initiatives to raise public awareness in Sri Lanka.
What you'll do
- Support the Project Manager in developing the functional and technical requirements and specifications for the procurement of a service provider to develop the IAS Digital Dashboard and Centralized Repository.
- Provide technical support for the preparation of Terms of Reference, evaluation criteria, and selection of a qualified service provider for IAS digital dashboard and repository development.
- Work closely with the Biodiversity Expert to incorporate information from the National IAS Assessment, IAS occurrence, distribution, impacts, pathways of introduction, and management actions into the IAS monitoring and reporting system.
- Collaborate with the FAO Communication Analyst in the development and implementation of a communication and awareness strategy to promote understanding of invasive alien species (IAS), biosecurity measures, and the importance of prevention and early detection among key stakeholders.
- Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of communication materials, including brochures, fact sheets, infographics, social media content, videos, press releases, and other awareness products in accordance with FAO communication standards.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Environmental Science, Communications, Information Management, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in environmental management, biodiversity, monitoring and reporting, or communications
- Working knowledge of English and fluency in Sinhala and/or Tamil
- Strong expertise in knowledge management for IAS, biodiversity, and environmental programmes
- Skilled in reviewing, synthesizing, and developing technical reports, policy briefs, and training materials
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills to identify gaps and provide practical recommendations
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote with a focus on Sri Lanka.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in Environmental Science, Communications, Information Management, or a related field, and at least 5 years of relevant experience in environmental management, biodiversity, monitoring and reporting, or communications.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the FAO recruitment portal.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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