Job Detail

Project Background:

Combating land degradation and biodiversity loss by promoting sustainable rangeland management and biodiversity conservation project is a five year intervention of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) funded through the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This project aims to improve the sustainability of agriculture, forest, and land-use management through rehabilitating degraded rangelands, biodiversity conservation and enhancing and maintaining the livelihoods of Afghan rural communities in Khost, Laghman and Nuristan provinces in          Afghanistan by employing the community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) approach. The project has three major components: (i) capacity-building at the national, sub-national, and district levels in community based natural resources management for sustainable rangeland and forest planning; (ii) Integrated management and restoration of degraded landscapes for biodiversity conservation and sustainable/regenerative rangeland management; (iii) Systematic creation and sharing of knowledge, project coordination, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and institutional capacity development. 

The Senior GIS specialist will be responsible for all the geospatial data creation and management which would facilitate the implementation of participatory assessment and mapping of natural resources of the target districts. In addition, they will be preparing land-use/land-cover, watershed and topographic maps for RMAs and FMAs and target areas. 

The Senior GIS specialist will closely work with appointed specialists and support the project task team in preparing maps of land-use/land-cover, rangeland hotspots, FMAs and RMAs, mission maps etc which would facilitate in devising strategies and plans for implementation of sustainable natural landscape planning. They will provide technical guidance for the implementation of forest restoration and management, agroforestry and small-scale greenhouses.

FAO is looking for qualified national staff fill the position of senior GIS specialist. This position will support the work of the GEF-funded” Combating land degradation and biodiversity loss by promoting sustainable rangeland management and biodiversity conservation” project in Afghanistan. 

Job Posting 17/Oct/2022

Closure Date: 07/Nov/2022

Organizational Unit: FAAFG

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Primary Location: Afghanistan-Kabul

Duration: 6 months (with extension subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)

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This National Project Personnel position is SB4.

Reporting Lines

The Digital Communication Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Head of Communication, Reporting and Outreach, in close collaboration with the Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist and the Graphic Design Specialist.

Technical Focus

The Digital Communication Specialist is responsible for curating and developing all the digital content for FAOAFG in support of the implementation and delivery of the communication strategy.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Develop and implement the social media strategy that feeds into the country communication strategy in collaboration with the Communication Specialist; carryout social media analysis and make judgements on best way to curate  content;
• Produce digital content (photos, videos, podcast, GIFs, Animation) for the social media platforms (twitter and facebook) as per the FAO Brand Guidelines;
• Participate in photo and video missions: prepare mission briefs, ensure the timely delivery of the digital communication content;
• Assist to procure additional videography and photography services as and when needed, prepare mission briefs, ensure delivery of the content by supplier in accordance to FAO guidelines;
• Assist to regularly update the FAO in Afghanistan website; support its revamp to adapt it to Sitefinity;
• Maintain a visual and audio footage archive, including b-roll, completed videos, photos, captions and stories;
• Collaborate with OER on photo albums on Flickr;
• Curate content for digital campaigns for key world events like World Food Day, as well as issue-based content;
• Participate in accurate translations of digital content into Dari and/or Pashto;
• Be the custodian of all the digital communication equipment for the communications department;
• Update and Manage the Listerv contact list;
• Liaise with the Office of Communication (OCC), either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes;
• All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:
  FAOSTYLE (English: https://www.fao.org/3/cb8081en/cb8081en.pdf; French: https://www.fao.org/3/AC339FR/ac339fr.pdf; Spanish: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339s/ac339s.pdf; Arabic: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339a/ac339a.pdf; Chinese: https://www.fao.org/3/ac339c/ac339c.pdf);
  FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm;
  FAO Names Of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en;   
  Story guidelines http://intranet.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/occ/Quick_Guides/UPDATED-Digital-Storytelling-Guide-EN-FINAL.pdf;
  Story template http://intranet.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/occ/Quick_Guides/FAO-Stories-Template-UPDATED.pdf;
  UN map standards (available to staff);
  FAO Brand and policy book (available to staff).
• Perform any other functions as required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org  
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers  and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ 

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
• If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org  

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

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