WFF Youth Voices for International Year of the Woman Farmer Campaign - PHL
Organizational Context
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) aims to transform agrifood systems for better production, nutrition, environment, and life, leaving no one behind. The FAO Office of Youth and Women (OYW) coordinates youth engagement and facilitates their participation in policy and innovation. The WFF Young Women’s Empowerment Programme specifically supports the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, amplifying the voices and leadership of young women farmers.
Job Purpose
This role supports the WFF Young Women’s Empowerment Programme's social media campaign for the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. The volunteer will contribute to designing and implementing a campaign focused on youth voices and outreach in the Asia-Pacific region. The objective is to amplify the experiences and leadership of young women farmers through digital storytelling and advocacy. The role involves creating and sharing content across social media platforms, fostering online dialogue, and disseminating campaign messages to a wider audience, ultimately contributing to more equitable and inclusive agrifood systems.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design and implementation of a social media campaign for the International Year of the Woman Farmer, focusing on youth voices and Asia-Pacific outreach. Create and adapt 10-20 social media posts (including captions, short videos, testimonials, visuals) for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, highlighting youth leadership and young women in agrifood systems. Amplify campaign messages and youth stories through personal and professional networks using designated hashtags. Encourage community participation and online dialogue via comments, reposts, and engagement activities. Support digital outreach through WFF channels, youth networks, and partner organizations. Collaborate with fellow volunteers for coordinated messaging and consistent campaign visibility. Coordination volunteers will also assist in monitoring campaign engagement and feedback.
Work Experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Must be an active user of at least one social media platform. Interest in youth engagement, gender equality, sustainable development, agriculture, food systems, or community advocacy is required. Ability to create or adapt engaging digital content and work collaboratively in a virtual environment is necessary.
Skills
Communication, advocacy, public information, digital and social media skills. Ability to create engaging digital content. Collaborative and inclusive online engagement. Interest in youth empowerment, gender equality, and sustainable agriculture. Fluency in English and Filipino.