Communication Assistant

The Communication Assistant reports directly to the Country Team Leader, Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Disease (ECTAD), Lao PDR, under the operational guidance of the Operations Officer and the overall administrative and functional guidance of the FAO Representative in Lao PDR. The incumbent will closely collaborate with project staff as well as with government counterparts at national and provincial level and other implementing partners and stakeholders.

The AMR Communication Assistant will support project’s communication efforts and work closely with the Outreach specialist to develop and disseminate effective internal and external communication materials. The role will ensure timely and accurate distribution of information and perform any other duties as required.

Responsibilities:

In close collaboration with Office of Communications (OCC) branches and appropriate Communication focal points, the incumbent will:

• Draft, edit, and proofread communication materials, including remarks, press releases, newsletters, reports, and social media posts.
• Support the creation of visual content, such as graphics, videos, and infographics, in collaboration with the design team.
• Monitor and manage the organization’s social media platforms.
• Schedule and post content regularly across social media channels, ensuring consistency in tone and messaging.
• Assist in organizing and promoting events, such as webinars, conferences, and workshops.
• Maintain and update media contact lists.
• Assist in drafting and distributing press releases and media advisories in line with FAO communication standards.
• Monitor media coverage and compile reports.
• Ensure communication materials are culturally and linguistically appropriate for target audiences, including translations where needed.
• Take photographs, record video footage and perform video graphic design and editing as needed,following the FAO production guidelines: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5wiae472vh7srcw/FAO Video Guidelines.pdf?dl=0
• Maintain an organized digital archive of multimedia assets, including photographs, videos, and infographics, for easy retrieval and future use.
• Maintain organized records of communication activities and materials for reference.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements   :

• University Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a relevant role.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of relevant experience in communication or related role
• Working knowledge in English.
• National of Lao PDR.

Technical/Functional Skills:

• Proficiency in using social media platforms and tools.
• Familiarity with graphic design and video editing software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is an advantage.
• Creativity and innovation in developing communication materials.

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2403814