About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is recruiting a Communication Specialist for the project titled “Technical support for responsible governance of tenure, customary land management and local development in the Makoua district”. The initiative responds to socio-economic challenges and the need to promote innovative models for agricultural production, land use planning, and local development in Congo. The specialist will play a key role in digital communication, social media management, content creation, media relations, and stakeholder capacity building to support responsible land governance and community empowerment.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration as a National Project Personnel (NPP) contract for 50 working days spread over 5 months
- Professional engagement with United Nations experts and international development networks
- Opportunity to directly impact local community development and land tenure governance in the Republic of the Congo
Who can apply?
- Higher university degree in communication or social sciences
- At least 7 years of professional experience as a communication manager in a public, private, or associative institution
- Working knowledge of French
- Must be a national of the Republic of the Congo or a resident with a regular work permit
Required documents
- Completed online application form via the FAO recruitment portal
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae detailing relevant professional experience
- Academic degrees and diplomas issued by recognized institutions
When to apply
- Application opening date: October 25, 2026
- Application deadline: November 16, 2026, at 22:59:00 UTC
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment portal (Jobs at FAO)
- Fill out and submit the online application form before the deadline
- Ensure all required qualifications and background information are completely provided
Additional information
- The position is based in the FAO Representation in Congo (FRCON) under a National Project Personnel (NPP) arrangement.
- FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Selected candidates are subject to rigorous background checks and must adhere to FAO core values of commitment, respect, integrity, and transparency.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Extensive background in communication management, public relations, or digital media within institutional settings
- Deep familiarity with local socio-economic contexts, rural environments, and community land governance in Congo
- Strong command of digital communication tools, social media management, and multi-stakeholder coordination
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a short-term, temporary consultancy assignment lasting 50 working days over a 5-month period rather than a permanent staff position
- Applicants must already hold nationality or valid work authorization for the Republic of the Congo
- Fluency in French is required, and knowledge of local languages of the Makoua sub-prefecture is considered a strong asset
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This short-term consultancy is ideal for experienced communication professionals seeking to apply their digital media and institutional communication expertise to high-impact agricultural and land tenure development projects within the UN system.
Our take
Experienced communication managers who are nationals or legal residents of the Republic of the Congo with a background in social sciences or media should seriously consider applying before the November 2026 deadline.
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