Company: FAO
Location: Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi, Malawi
Job Type: Full Time
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Malawi and with funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is implementing the project "Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM)". This project aims to bolster the climate resilience of vulnerable ecosystems and communities through integrated watershed planning and management. It also supports investments in diversified agricultural value chains, agricultural and agroforestry systems, and institutional capacity aligned with Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) principles. The project will enhance the capacity of ecosystems to sustainably support the production of goods and services for subsistence and commercial use by farmers, farmer groups, and MSMEs. Spanning 6 years across 11 districts in Malawi, the project is expected to benefit over 500,000 vulnerable rural community members, restore, conserve, or improve the management of over 250,000 hectares of land, and achieve net emission reductions or removals of 2.75 MtCO2e over its lifetime.
FAO is providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, specifically the Department of Land Resources and Conservation (DLRC), in implementing the "Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM)" project. The Department of Agriculture Extension Services (DAES) will also be actively involved in rolling out the Farmer Field School (FFS) methodology. A Graphics Designer is required to enhance the project's communication and visibility, focusing on designing communication products and materials such as banners, apparel mock-ups, and presentation templates, all adhering to the project's visual identity.
The incumbent will report directly to the FAO Representative, with technical guidance provided by the Chief Technical Advisor and the Communications and Reporting Specialist for the EbAM Project.
The selected individual will be responsible for translating project documents into local languages, primarily from English to Chichewa and Chitumbuka. These documents will cover a range of critical areas including agriculture, natural resources management, the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), Household Approach, and Dimitra Approach.
In close coordination with Office of Communications (OCC) branches and designated Communication focal points, the incumbent will: