About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a Communications Specialist (Climate Change) under the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) in Rome, Italy. The successful candidate will support the planning, delivery, and monitoring of communication activities across the Climate Change team. Responsibilities include developing communication strategies, drafting impact stories, coordinating media outreach for international events like UNFCCC sessions and COPs, managing web and social media content, and overseeing external service providers to ensure alignment with FAO corporate standards.
Salary and benefits
- Consultant or PSA (Personal Services Agreement) contract arrangement with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Professional growth opportunity working within an international UN specialized agency on global climate change initiatives
- Duration of up to 11 months
Who can apply?
- Advanced University degree in Journalism, Communications, or a closely related field for consultants (or a first-level degree with 2 additional years of experience), or a University degree in Journalism, Communications, or a closely related field for PSA subscribers, from an institution recognized by IAU/UNESCO
- A minimum of one year (Category C), five years (Category B), or ten years (Category A) of relevant professional experience in communications for development, particularly in the agriculture and climate sector
- Working knowledge (proficiency level C) of English is required
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non- and under-represented Members, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
Required documents
- Accurate and complete online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
When to apply
- Job posting date: 05/Aug/2026
- Closure date: 26/Aug/2026 at 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile
- Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the deadline
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited or recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) / IAU / UNESCO.
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and must be certified medically fit for appointment.
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…
- Communications specialists with a degree in Journalism or Communications and experience in the agriculture and climate sector.
- Those skilled in drafting impact stories and managing social media content for international audiences.
- Candidates interested in working within a UN specialized agency on global climate change initiatives.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a non-staff consultancy or PSA contract for a duration of up to 11 months.
- The position is on-site in Rome, Italy.
- The required experience level varies by category (A, B, or C) based on the candidate's degree.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a great fit for a communicator who wants to build a professional portfolio in global climate initiatives and gain experience coordinating media outreach for major events like COPs.
Our take
An excellent entry-to-mid-level opportunity for communications professionals specializing in climate change and agriculture to gain UN experience in Rome.
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