Online Volunteer for Youth Voices for International Year of the Woman Farmer Campaign

Job Posting Organization:
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Job Overview:
The Online Volunteer position is part of the WFF's Global Youth Action Initiative, which aims to empower youth to transform agrifood systems for a sustainable food future. Volunteers will engage in a social media campaign that emphasizes youth voices and outreach, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The role involves attending training sessions on youth storytelling, contributing to social media posts, and supporting the creation and amplification of content that highlights the leadership of young women and youth in agrifood systems. Volunteers will also encourage community participation and facilitate online dialogue, ensuring diverse perspectives are represented in the campaign.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend a virtual training session on youth storytelling.
• Contribute 10-20 social media posts for a coordinated multi-phase campaign across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Support the creation and adaptation of social media content, including posts, captions, short videos, testimonials, and visuals.
• Share and amplify campaign messages through personal and community networks using designated hashtags.
• Support youth storytelling initiatives by amplifying stories and reflections from young leaders.
• Encourage community participation through engagement activities such as comments, reposts, and polls.
• Collaborate with fellow volunteers to ensure coordinated messaging and campaign visibility.
• If assigned as a Coordination Online Volunteer, facilitate communication and support among team members, monitor campaign engagement, and gather community feedback.

Required Qualifications:
Fluency in Nepali is mandatory for this position. Additionally, candidates should possess strong communication skills, creativity in content creation, and a passion for youth empowerment and agrifood systems. Experience in social media management and digital communication is highly desirable. Volunteers should be proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently while contributing to a team effort.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in communications, social sciences, agriculture, or related fields would be beneficial. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of agrifood systems and youth engagement.

Experience:
Previous experience in social media campaigns, advocacy, or community engagement is preferred. Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to create engaging content and mobilize community participation. Experience working with youth or in agrifood systems will be an advantage.

Languages:
Fluency in Nepali is required. Proficiency in English or other languages spoken in the Asia-Pacific region would be advantageous but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
This is a remote volunteer position, and the duration of the assignment is not specified. Volunteers are encouraged to indicate their interest in serving as a Coordination Online Volunteer in their motivation statement. The role is part-time and flexible, allowing volunteers to contribute according to their availability.