Young Professional Officer (Communication and Outreach)

Supports communications and outreach for FAO’s natural resources and sustainable production portfolio. The role develops audience-focused content and campaigns, coordinates events, compiles performance analytics and helps translate technical evidence into accessible materials for institutional stakeholders.

• Plan and implement communications and outreach products in line with FAO standards
• Draft and edit articles, statements, briefs, opinion pieces, speeches, presentations and reports
• Develop audience-led campaigns, messaging and storytelling across formats and channels
• Organise webinars, panels, side events and exhibitions
• Compile communications metrics and analytics for monitoring and performance reports
• Analyse technical information and data for communication products and project services
• Maintain communications records, databases, web pages and knowledge-sharing resources

• Master's degree or equivalent in communication, journalism, sustainable agriculture, food security, international relations, environmental or political science, or a related field
• One year of relevant communications and outreach experience, including internationally
• Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language
• Age 32 or younger on 31 December of the application year

• Experience across more than one location or work area, particularly in field positions
• Experience developing communications and outreach products and plans
• Experience organising and coordinating events
• Experience analysing technical reports and data for accurate communications
• Familiarity with knowledge management and performance reporting
• Experience with sustainable-development issues relevant to FAO's technical work

• Strategic Communications
• Content Writing
• Editing
• Campaign Development
• Digital Communications
• Event Coordination
• Communication Analytics
• Performance Reporting
• Audience Engagement

• Appointment extension depends on performance certification and funding availability
• Appointment requires medical fitness, residency or visa compliance and security clearance
• Benefits may include allowances, pension, health insurance, disability protection and annual leave
• Applicants must attach a letter of motivation to their FAO online profile