International Communications Specialist

Organizational Setting

The Government of Ghana and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Ghana are implementing two projects aiming at strengthening climate resilience and improving livelihoods of rural communities in the Upper East and Savannah regions: Strengthening Resilience of Vulnerable Communities in Northern Ghana Through Climate-Resilient Livelihoods and Integrated Environmental Practices and Increasing Climate Resilient and Improving Farmers Livelihoods in the Upper East Region.

The projects aim to improve food and nutrition security and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable rural farming populations in four selected districts of the Savannah and Upper East regions of Ghana. The overall goal of the projects is to contribute to improved food and nutrition security and resilience of vulnerable households. The projects will also provide technical assistance to the Government of Ghana to promote early warning and early action systems that will empower communities to respond proactively to climatic changes. Both projects place strong emphasis on gender equality and social inclusion in line with FAO’s Policy on Gender Equality 2020–2030 and specific requirements of the donors – the Kingdom of Norway and Canada.

The projects support the FAO Strategic Framework 2022–2031, which promotes transformation through the Four Betters: Better Production, Better Nutrition, a Better Environment, and a Better Life. It also contributes directly to Ghana’s Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), particularly under the pillar on inclusive and sustainable economic transformation.

Reporting Lines

The International Communications Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Ghana and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, in close coordination with all relevant unit in the country office, including Programme, Operations, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Procurement and Administration, to ensure coordinated workflows and timely delivery of outputs.

In close coordination with FAO’s corporate communication structures – including the Regional Communications Officer – the incumbent will ensure that all communication and information products comply with FAO corporate communications policies, operational guidelines, and clearance processes.

Technical Focus

Strategic Communication, Advocacy and Outreach, Knowledge Sharing, Capacity Development, Digital Communication, Media Relations and Content Development.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Study and apply all relevant FAO communication and publishing guidelines, demonstrating a strong understanding of FAO publishing standards and producing high-quality content with minimal need for revision.
• Design and implement communication and advocacy strategies tailored to the country context of Ghana, the projects context, and aligned with CPF priorities and FAO’s Strategic Framework.
• Support the project teams with strategic communication and visibility actions.
• Produce knowledge-sharing materials, presentations, and campaigns to promote positive behaviour change and demonstrate impact.
• Monitor service providers engaged to deliver communication outputs for the projects.
• Develop high-quality content (articles, success stories, multimedia products) that reflect project objectives and results, FAO’s mandate and ensures consistent messaging and branding.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and strategic partners.
• Contribute to and prepare content for digital platforms and social media channels