Tasks and responsibilities

•    Coordinate and provide day-to-day support for ongoing food safety programme/project activities.
•    Contribute to the planning, design and facilitation of major events and knowledge-sharing activities, such as international conferences and high-level meetings.
•    Ensure efficient internal communications with FAO headquarters, decentralized and regional offices.
•    Coordinate and actively participate in regular team meetings to follow up on action points.
•    Guide assigned teams and affiliated workforce to ensure the timely delivery of inputs and the effective implementation of activities.
•    Contribute to the preparation and production of high-quality content and knowledge products (factsheets, infographics, news items, email announcements, social media messaging, etc.), tailored to various audiences.
•    Support outreach and promotion of food safety activities and projects by sharing knowledge materials through relevant channels, ensuring they are widely disseminated to target audiences.
•    Assist in engaging with stakeholders and build partnerships to support global food safety networking and advocacy efforts.
•    Provide support in compiling, analyzing, summarizing and presenting information/data on specific programmes/projects and related topics.
•    Draft or contribute to development of relevant reports, assisting in editing and publication processes through the FAO Publication Workflow System.
•    Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    University degree in social science, communication, international relations, governance or any other field relevant to the work of the Division.
•    Two years of relevant experience in conference management, outreach and advocacy, programmes/project support, data analysis and/or reporting.
•    Working knowledge of at least one official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Russian) is mandatory for Consultants,and/or working knowledge of English (Level C) is required for this position of the work for PSA Subscribers.

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
•    Very good knowledge of MS Office and Excel applications.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Ability to conduct data analysis.
•    Experience in organizing global and international events.
•    Good knowledge of FAO standards and guidelines.
•    Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment.
•    Strong organizational and planning skills and commitment to discretion and confidentiality.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate across different levels and diverse teams in the Organization
•    Working experience in UN agencies and/or other international organizations.

Selection Criteria

•    An advanced degree in relevant disciplines is an asset.
•    Relevant experience in one or more areas related to planning, programming, communications, or administrative management is considered an asset.
•    Knowledge of additional languages is considered an asset.
•    Ability to work accurately under pressure, with strong attention to detail.
•    Independent with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet all deadlines.
•    Proficiency in corporate electronic databases and systems would be an asset.
•    Understanding of the functioning of UN agencies and the UN system is considered an asset.