National Communications Specialist

Lead communications, visibility and communication-for-development work for FAO Somalia, managing multimedia storytelling, media outreach, donor visibility, contractor delivery and rural communication services to strengthen programme engagement and impact.

• Prepare briefs and supervise photography and videography assignments
• Develop stories, case studies and visibility content with programme teams
• Manage project visibility plans, workplans and donor-compliance tracking
• Produce messaging, scripts, online stories and promotional materials
• Coordinate multimedia missions, contractor agreements, invoices and deliverables
• Write and edit web, social-media, press and advocacy content
• Represent FAO in inter-agency communication platforms
• Design and monitor communication-for-development and rural communication services

• Degree in communications, journalism, mass communication, media studies, public relations, marketing, international relations, development communication or a related field
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in communications, media relations, public information, journalism, communication for development, advocacy or visibility
• Experience developing communication strategies, managing multimedia content, coordinating media outreach and supporting development or humanitarian programmes
• Working knowledge of English
• Somali nationality

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience in multimedia content creation and digital communications
• Knowledge of project-cycle management

• Communications Strategy
• Media Relations
• Multimedia Production
• Digital Storytelling
• Communication For Development
• Donor Visibility
• Content Writing
• Contractor Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Planning

• FAO Style Guide
• FAO Terminology Database

• National position open to Somali nationals
• Selected candidates are subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residence or visa requirements and security clearances