Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Recent Job Vacancy Nepal

Nos. of Opening : 1
Location : KATHMANDU
Experience : Fresher
Salary : Negotiable
Category : Others
Nature : Full Time

Job Description

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative in Nepal the UNV Communications Assistant will:

Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy and action plan for FAO Nepal.
Identify key messages and content to promote FAO Nepal's programmes, projects, and activities effectively.
Collaborate with the FAO Nepal Communication Team to manage social media accounts with timely, relevant, and engaging content.
Develop social media campaigns that align with FAO's goals and objectives.
Monitor public perception of FAO Nepal and recommend actions to maintain a positive image.
Build and maintain partnerships with groups and organizations to advance FAO's communication and advocacy objectives.
Manage TikTok accounts by creating, curating, and publishing engaging content aligned with FAO's communication goals.
Coordinate media relations, including disseminating information, responding to inquiries, and supporting media events.
Gather and disseminate stories and testimonials from beneficiaries to highlight the impact of FAO's work.
Support in the overseeing of the production of communication materials, such as videos, audio-visuals, and promotional content, ensuring quality and consistency. esoYSdm BIpnb
Monitor the dissemination and impact of communication activities and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
Assist in supporting media and special events, including planning, logistics, and administrative arrangements.
Maintain a library of media coverage, including videos, articles, and other mate-rials.
Prepare background materials such as programme summaries, fact sheets, and other communication resources for media, partners, and special guests.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Media and Communication Specialist.
Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day)
Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities.
Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.
Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Job Specification

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience

1 month

Donor priorities

This assignment is donor funded and therefore specific eligibility criteria apply: Candidates must be enrolled in one of the participating universities (Rikkyo University, Meiji University, Kwansei Gakuin, Meiji Gakuin) and should have received a recommendation from their university.

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

No experience required

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level

Secondary education

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Organization Summary

Nepal became a member of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 21 November 1951. Since that time Nepal and FAO have been cooperating to improve the agricultural and rural development in the country.

FAO was the first among the different UN agencies to start its office and field level work in Nepal focusing initially on agriculture and water resource management. During last 64 years of service, FAO Nepal office has made great strides in vital areas of agriculture and rural development by providing advice on policy matters and technical support in relevant sub sectors. It also mobilizes extra-budgetary sources in times of disaster and emergency to provide urgent humanitarian support.

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work

Location UN House Pulchok

Organization Size 1-10