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

Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is an agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. Established in 1945, FAO has a mission to help eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, and to make agriculture, forestry, and fisheries more productive and sustainable. The organization operates in over 130 countries and has a workforce of more than 12,000 employees. FAO's work is guided by the principles of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focusing on transforming agrifood systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. The Office of Youth and Women (OYW) within FAO plays a crucial role in engaging youth in agrifood systems and ensuring their voices are heard in policy processes.

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 better food future. Volunteers will engage in a social media campaign that emphasizes youth voices and outreach in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly focusing on young women and their leadership in agrifood systems. The role involves attending training sessions on youth storytelling, contributing to social media posts, and supporting the creation and amplification of content that highlights youth leadership. Volunteers will also engage with their networks to promote campaign messages and encourage community participation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend a virtual training session on youth storytelling and participate in FAO Youth Masterclasses.
• Contribute 10-20 social media posts for a coordinated multi-phase campaign across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Create, adapt, and amplify social media content, including posts, captions, short videos, and visuals.
• Share campaign messages through personal and professional 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 consistent messaging and visibility across regions.
• For Coordination Online Volunteers, facilitate communication and support among team members, monitor campaign engagement, and gather community feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong interest in youth empowerment, agrifood systems, and social media.
• Basic understanding of digital communication and advocacy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.

Educational Background:
No specific educational background is required, but a background in communications, social sciences, or related fields is advantageous. Volunteers should have a passion for youth engagement and agrifood systems.

Experience:
Previous experience in social media management, advocacy, or community engagement is preferred but not mandatory. Volunteers should be enthusiastic and willing to learn and contribute to the campaign.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory. Knowledge of additional languages relevant to the Asia-Pacific region is considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
This is a volunteer position with no financial compensation. The duration of the campaign and specific time commitments will be discussed during the onboarding process. Volunteers may work remotely and are encouraged to indicate any relevant affiliations with FAO national Youth chapters in their motivation statements.