Communication Specialist

Leads FAO Sudan communications, visibility, media engagement and digital content to strengthen awareness of food security, livelihoods and resilience work.

Department: Communication Unit

• Design and implement a country office communication strategy aligned with FAO priorities
• Develop communication outputs including factsheets, articles and social media content
• Monitor and report on media coverage of FAO Sudan activities
• Oversee design, printing and dissemination of communication and visibility materials
• Facilitate dissemination of project information to government, resource partners, NGOs, academia and other stakeholders
• Prepare press releases, talking points, media interviews and event coverage
• Represent FAO in inter-agency communication groups and coordinate with regional and corporate communication teams
• Manage FAO Sudan social media channels and align content with FAO standards

• Relevant experience in communications
• Nationality of Sudan
• English is required

• Duty station living conditions include hot and humid climate, costly accommodation, power outages and limited medical capacity
• Flexibility and willingness to work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions are essential
• UNV entitlements can be checked through the UNV duty station calculator