Communications Assistant

Job Description - Communications Assistant (2601822)

Job Description

2601822

Communications Assistant

25/Aug/2026

08/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FNOMA - FAO Representation in Oman

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Oman-Muscat

Duration :
Up to 11 months

Post Number : N/A

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

The FAO Representation in Oman works closely with the Government of Oman and other national and development partners to support the country’s priorities in food and agriculture, sustainable natural resource management, climate resilience, and related areas, in line with FAO’s mandate and the Country Programming Framework. FAO Oman implements and supports a range of programmes and initiatives in collaboration with national counterparts and other stakeholders, with the aim of contributing to sustainable agricultural development, food security, and resilient food systems.

Within this context, the Communication Assistant will support FAO Oman in effectively communicating its programmes, activities, results, partnerships, and key messages to relevant stakeholders and the wider public. The position will contribute to strengthening the visibility and outreach of FAO’s work in Oman and ensuring that communication materials and activities are aligned with FAO’s corporate communication standards and the country office’s priorities.

The incumbent will work as part of the FAO Oman team and will coordinate, as required, with relevant colleagues at the Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (FAO-RNE), FAO Headquarters, and other FAO offices and communication focal points.

The Communications Assistant will work under the overall supervision of the Head of FAO Oman Office and will receive day‑day guidance from the designated supervisor/communication focal point. The incumbent will collaborate with OCC, RCO, technical officers, programme colleagues, and other relevant focal points in support of communication activities.

Communication support, digital and social media content, visibility, stakeholder outreach, and communication of FAO programmes and results

In close collaboration with Office of Communications (OCC) branches and appropriate Communication focal points, the incumbent will:

• • Support the implementation of FAO Oman’s communication activities and contribute to communication workplans.
• • Collect and compile relevant information, photographs, videos, stories, success stories, and other content from FAO projects, programmes, and activities.
• • Assist in drafting, editing, and adapting communication products, including news items, stories, briefs, presentations, newsletters, infographics, videos, webpage content, and other digital materials.
• • Support FAO Oman’s official social media platforms by preparing and scheduling content, including posts, visuals, infographics, short videos, and…