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

Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is dedicated to achieving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security for all and ensuring that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. Established in 1945, FAO has grown to include 194 member countries and the European Union, with a mission to eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. The organization operates in over 130 countries, providing expertise and support to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. FAO's Office of Youth and Women (OYW) focuses on empowering youth and women in agrifood systems, ensuring their voices are heard in policy-making and implementation processes. FAO has 26 member countries in Asia and 18 member countries in the Pacific region, with its Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific located in Bangkok, Thailand.

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 focusing on young women and their leadership roles in agrifood systems. The role involves attending training sessions, contributing to social media content, and amplifying messages that promote youth empowerment and community-led actions in agrifood systems. Volunteers will also support storytelling initiatives and encourage community participation through various digital platforms, ensuring that diverse perspectives are represented in the campaign.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend a virtual training session on youth storytelling to enhance skills in advocacy and digital communication.
• 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, testimonials, and visuals that highlight youth leadership and young women in agrifood systems.
• Share and amplify campaign messages through personal, academic, professional, and community networks using designated hashtags.
• Support youth storytelling initiatives by amplifying stories and reflections from young leaders.
• Encourage community participation and online dialogue through engagement activities.
• Support digital outreach through various channels, including National Youth Chapters and partner organizations.
• 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, and monitor campaign engagement and feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• Fluency in Korean is mandatory for this position.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in digital formats.
• Experience or interest in social media management and content creation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with youth empowerment and agrifood systems is an advantage.
• Previous volunteer experience, especially in digital campaigns or community engagement, is preferred.

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:
The position is open to individuals with varying levels of experience. However, prior experience in social media campaigns, community engagement, or volunteer work is highly valued. Candidates should be enthusiastic and willing to learn, particularly in the context of youth empowerment and agrifood systems.

Languages:
Fluency in Korean is required for this position. Proficiency in English or other languages may be beneficial but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
This is a volunteer position, and the duration of the contract is not specified. The role is part-time and may require flexible hours to accommodate the campaign's needs. The organization encourages applications from individuals who are active members of FAO national Youth chapters, as this may enhance the effectiveness of the campaign.