Advocacy Communications Specialist (Indigenous Peoples)

TL;DR

Advocacy Communications Specialist (Indigenous Peoples): Developing and producing communication materials to support the rights and food systems of Indigenous Peoples with an accent on drafting briefs, web stories, and newsletters. Focus on promoting the principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) and coordinating with the Office of Communications to ensure aligned messaging.

Location: Primary location is Rome, Italy

Company

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (hirify.global) is a specialized agency leading international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.

What you will do

• Draft, produce, and issue PSUI briefs, web stories, and newsletter editions.
• Liaise with the Office of Communications (OCC) to ensure compliance with standards and aligned messaging.
• Provide technical insights into hirify.global's work across various technical divisions regarding Indigenous Peoples.
• Support the implementation of the hirify.global Policy on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples.
• Collaborate on seven key pillars including Indigenous food systems, FPIC, and traditional knowledge.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in communication, development studies, environmental science, social sciences, anthropology, or human rights.
• Bachelor's degree holders must have two additional years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working in more than one location or area of work.
• Must be able to meet residency or visa requirements for Italy.
• Strict adherence to hirify.global values of integrity, transparency, and respect for all.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable agrifood systems.
• Engagement with a diverse range of global stakeholders, including Indigenous Peoples and international policy makers.
• Multicultural work environment committed to gender and nationality diversity.
• Professional growth within a leading international intergovernmental organization.