About the opportunity
The Senior Communications Specialist will support the FAO Representation in Sri Lanka by planning, coordinating, and implementing communication, visibility, and knowledge management activities for a US Macro Grant project. This project aims to strengthen the preparedness, resilience, and adaptive capacity of vulnerable farming communities facing interconnected shocks. The specialist will develop high-quality communication products, coordinate media engagement, document project achievements and beneficiary success stories, and ensure compliance with FAO and donor visibility requirements.
Salary and benefits
- 12-month contract as National Project Personnel (NPP).
- Opportunity to work with a specialized agency of the United Nations (FAO) to defeat hunger.
- Professional experience in strategic communications, media relations, and humanitarian project visibility.
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Sri Lanka.
- Possess a university degree from a recognized university in mass media communications or a related field.
- Have at least five (5) years of relevant experience in the humanitarian sector.
- Working knowledge of English and Sinhala and/or Tamil.
- Demonstrate core competencies including results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing.
Required documents
- Completed online profile on the FAO recruitment portal (including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills).
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile.
When to apply
- Applications opened on August 17, 2026.
- The application deadline is August 31, 2026, at 9:59:00 PM (local device time).
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile.
- Ensure your profile is accurate, complete, and includes all employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.
- Submit your application through the official FAO recruitment portal before the closure date.
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Only higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) will be considered.
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, security clearances, and verification checks.
- FAO is a non-smoking environment.
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…
- Sri Lankan nationals with a university degree in mass media or communications
- Professionals with at least five years of experience in the humanitarian sector
- Individuals skilled in media relations, visibility, and knowledge management
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a 12-month National Project Personnel contract
- Requires on-site work in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Must demonstrate core competencies in teamwork and results-focused communication
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is ideal for a communications specialist looking to use their skills to support humanitarian efforts and document project success. It provides a platform to lead visibility efforts for a significant US Macro Grant project.
Our take
Communications professionals in Sri Lanka with humanitarian sector experience should apply; those without the required 5 years of experience or local language skills may find this role less suitable.
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