Communication Specialist in New Delhi | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations India

About the role

The role focuses on developing print, digital, and visual communication for FAO's animal health and pandemic preparedness project in India. The Communication Specialist will create visibility materials, manage content across platforms, coordinate with government and international partners, and ensure all communication follows FAO's global standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain communication materials for FAO projects, keeping brand consistency
• Create print and digital visibility materials for pandemic preparedness and One Health projects
• Draft, edit, and review reports, case studies, opinion pieces, and policy papers
• Coordinate with government counterparts, the World Bank, and ADB on communication products and advocacy events
• Support knowledge sharing across project states through portals, events, and multimedia
• Coordinate with FAO's regional and headquarters teams for clearance of all communication materials
• Ensure communication outputs follow FAO's corporate policies and style guidelines
• Manage the approval process for materials, including logo and copyright coordination
• Update FAO India's website and social media with project news
• Manage video production and design work with external agencies
• Document case studies, success stories, and field-level learning from the project
• Cook up workshops and training programs, including invitations and follow-ups
• Take on additional tasks assigned by supervisors as needed

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Social Science, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience developing media and communication materials for the development sector, especially for web and digital publishing, including press releases, op-eds, news articles, and advocacy content for print, online, radio, and TV
• Working knowledge of English, both written and spoken, with strong reporting and presentation skills
• Must be a national of India
• Skilled in web content management, Photoshop, and web or desktop publishing tools; photography and photo editing experience is an advantage
• Experience managing social media accounts is an asset
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and coordinate communication outputs across state offices
• Able to produce high-quality reports and publications, even under pressure and tight deadlines
• Experience working with UN agencies and familiarity with UN rules is an asset
• Able to work well in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a specialized UN agency on a high-impact global health initiative
• Exposure to international coordination with the World Bank, ADB, and government bodies
• 12-month renewable contract with room for continued engagement
• Work that contributes directly to national and global health security

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week