Communication Liaison Specialist

The Communication Liaison Specialist supports the development and implementation of communication, visibility, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement activities to enhance the visibility of FAO programmes and projects in Namibia. The role involves preparing communication products, managing media relations, digital communications, and public outreach activities in line with FAO corporate communication policies and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support communication-related activities of the Office and contribute to the design of a communication strategy for FAO in the country according to FAO's communication guidelines at the global and regional levels.
• Contribute to the preparation of an annual operational plan and follow up on its implementation based on the communication strategy.
• Identify opportunities for FAO to project organizational capacities and priorities into agendas and activities at the UN Common System level and with counterparts.
• Assess FAO participation in interagency forums, identify areas to improve effectiveness of FAO communication strategies and approaches.
• Provide support in the organization of communication related events and activities at country level.
• Facilitate mobilization of resources in support of agriculture and food security.
• Research and analyse technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and statistics and/or related policy issues to support internal and/or external communication.
• Coordinate, produce, and disseminate press releases, web articles, newsletters, brochures, and social media content.
• Collaborate in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes and databases.
• Support the promotion of knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influence partners in stakeholder consultations.
• Support the development and implementation of communication strategy by identifying stakeholders, goals, objectives, and timelines, and consulting with thematic and program units.
• Identify and categorize key media outlets—print, broadcast, digital—at national, regional, and global levels that align with FAO’s thematic priorities.
• Attend events that require it, including the call to the media and dissemination of their results.
• Ensure media assets are tailored to the needs, languages, and cultural contexts of target audiences, including rural communities, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that all communication products comply with global FAO key messages, terminology, standards, and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• University Degree in Public Relations, Communication, International Relations, or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in communications and/or public relations or related field.
• Working knowledge of English (C1)
• Namibian Nationality or resident of the country with valid work permit
• Proficiency in managing digital platforms, including social media, multimedia production, and web content management.
• Experience organizing stakeholder consultations, advocacy campaigns, and public outreach events.
• Ability to communicate effectively in multicultural environments and adapt messaging to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in managing relations and outreach with partners.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• Experience in international cooperation for development, donor aid programmes, government, fundraising, and/or public relations is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of other UN languages is a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Skills

• Public Relations
• Communication Management
• Digital Platform Management
• Social Media Management
• Multimedia Production
• Web Content Management
• Multi-Stakeholder Consultation
• Advocacy Activities
• Public Outreach
• Partner Relations Management
• Communication in Multicultural Contexts
• English Writing
• Media Relations
• Visibility and Advocacy
• Donor Aid Programmes
• Fundraising Communications
• Event Organization
• Editing
• Organizational Skills

Languages

English