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 a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO has over 194 member countries and works in more than 130 countries worldwide. The organization aims to achieve security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. FAO's mission is to support the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems, contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Job Overview:
The Online Volunteer position is part of the WFF's Global Youth Action Initiative, which empowers youth to transform agrifood systems for a better food future. This role focuses on designing and implementing a social media campaign that emphasizes youth voices and outreach in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in relation to the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) in 202

• Volunteers will engage in storytelling, advocacy, and digital communication to amplify the voices and experiences of young women and youth in agrifood systems. The position requires active participation in training sessions and collaboration with other volunteers to ensure effective campaign execution.

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, and visuals.
• Share and amplify campaign messages through personal and community networks using designated hashtags.
• Encourage community participation and online dialogue through engagement activities.
• 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 Sinhalese and/or Tamil is mandatory. Strong communication skills, particularly in digital storytelling and social media engagement, are essential. Volunteers should have a passion for youth empowerment and agrifood systems, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Experience in social media management or digital communication is a plus, but not required.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in communications, social sciences, or a related field would be beneficial. Knowledge of agrifood systems and youth engagement strategies is also advantageous.

Experience:
No formal work experience is required for this volunteer position, but prior involvement in social media campaigns, youth advocacy, or community engagement initiatives would be beneficial. Volunteers should demonstrate enthusiasm for the mission of FAO and a commitment to promoting youth voices in agrifood systems.

Languages:
Fluency in Sinhalese and/or Tamil is required. Proficiency in English is also beneficial, as it may be necessary for communication within the organization and with international partners. Additional languages relevant to the Asia-Pacific region would be considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
This is a volunteer position, and the duration of the contract is not specified. The role is designed to be flexible, allowing volunteers to contribute remotely while engaging with a global network of youth advocates. Volunteers are encouraged to indicate their interest in coordination roles if applicable, and the position emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community engagement.