Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
The Infrastructure and Facilities Management Service (CSLI) within the Logistics Services Division (CSL) is responsible for the maintenance of the headquarters premises and for providing services to FAO employees. CSLI also assists FAO Decentralized Offices in facilities maintenance, technical projects, infrastructure activities and technically innovative systems to reduce their carbon footprint. Furthermore, it promotes the implementation of the Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy within headquarters and Decentralized Offices.ย
The post is in the Facilities Management Service (CSLI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will report to Corporate Environmental Officer of the FAO Infrastructure and Facilities Management Service and work within the Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) team of CSLI office
Technical Focus
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The incumbent will be in charge of supporting the Corporate Environmental Responsibility team with the implementation and monitoring of environmental action plans in decentralised offices, as well as with the coordination of internal and external communication and outreach activities in line with the FAO Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy.
Tasks and responsibilities
โข ย ย Participate in the coordination of working groups for the implementation of the FAO Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy, both at headquarters and Regional Offices;
โข ย ย Liaise with other FAO units and offices to ensure coordination of their efforts such as in the area of sustainable procurement and sustainable events;ย
โข ย ย Assist the Corporate Environmental Responsibility Team with environmental data analysis, dashboard implementation and monitoring of GHG emission data as outcome of the environmental inventory;
โข ย ย Contribute to the roll-out of the FAO Environmental Management System and environmental action plans in selected decentralized offices;
โข ย ย Implement the CER communication strategy by drafting articles, annual reports, and bi-monthly newsletters;
โข ย ย Design visuals for specific communication campaigns that aim to drive energy-saving and other sustainable behaviours at work;
โข ย ย Organize training sessions and workshops for other FAO employees about environmental responsibility in the workplace;ย
โข ย ย Keep CER intranet and internet web pages up to date;
FAO Standards and guidelines:
Liaison with the OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes.ย
All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:ย
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en ย ย
FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia ย ย
Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en ย
FAOSTYLE: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en ย
FAO terminology: http://www.fao.org/faoterm ย
FAO Names Of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en ย ย
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff). ย
Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.ย
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
โข ย ย Advanced university degree in Sustainable Development, Environmental Studies, Environmental Management, Green economy or related fields. ย A first-level university degree (Bachelorโs degree) in the above fields in combination with two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
โข ย ย 1 year of experience on activities with a focus on sustainable development, circular economy, environmental sustainability, climate change issues, GHG emission accounting or Environmental Management Systems.
โข ย ย Working knowledge (level C) of English.
FAO Core Competencies
โข ย ย Results Focus
โข ย ย Teamwork
โข ย ย Communication
โข ย ย Building Effective Relationships
โข ย ย Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills ย
โข ย ย Proficiency in graphic design tools and other related communication tools (e.g. Canva, Tableau, PowerBI);
โข ย ย Proficiency in the full Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams);
โข ย ย Strong communication and problem-solving skills;
โข ย ย Knowledge of sustainability and climate change issues.
Selection Criteria
โข ย ย Extent of experience in Environmental Management Systems ISO14001 standards;
โข ย ย Extent of experience in communication activities linked to environmental responsibility or sustainable development;
โข ย ย Knowledge of environmental issues, sustainable behaviours, sustainable consumption;
โข ย ย Ability to manage data and understand GHG emission data;
โข ย ย Ability to write reports and design communication documents in English;
โข ย ย Italian working knowledge is a strong asset;
โข ย ย Limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other official FAO languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) is an asset.
โข ย ย Prior experience in working within the UN system is a strong asset.