WFF Youth Voices for International Year of the Woman Farmer Campaign
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's Global Youth Action Initiative, hosted by OYW, empowers youth to drive change in agrifood systems, with a focus on young women through the YWE Programme supporting the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026.
Job Purpose
This role supports the WFF Young Women’s Empowerment (YWE) Programme in advancing the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. The Online Volunteer will contribute to a social media campaign focused on amplifying the voices, experiences, and leadership of young women farmers, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The assignment involves creating and disseminating engaging content across various platforms to foster dialogue and promote inclusive, equitable, and resilient agrifood systems. The goal is to strengthen youth agency and connect young people with opportunities for meaningful engagement in transforming food systems.
Responsibilities
The Online Volunteer will contribute to the design and implementation of a social media campaign for the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF), with a focus on youth voices and outreach in the Asia-Pacific region. Key duties include attending a virtual training on youth storytelling, creating 10-20 social media posts for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and adapting/amplifying content that highlights youth leadership and women in agrifood systems. Volunteers will share campaign messages through their networks, amplify stories from young leaders, encourage online dialogue, and support digital dissemination via WFF channels and partner organizations. Coordination Online Volunteers will also assist with monitoring campaign engagement and feedback. Fluency in Sinhalese and/or Tamil is required.
Work Experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Experience as an active user of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, X) is necessary. An interest in youth engagement, gender equality, sustainable development, agriculture, food systems, or community advocacy is beneficial. Experience in communications, advocacy, youth networks, content creation, social media management, or community engagement is an asset.
Skills
Key skills include strong written and verbal communication, digital content creation and adaptation, social media management, and community engagement. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural virtual environment and a commitment to respectful, inclusive online engagement. Expertise in communication, advocacy, public information, and digital/social media is desirable. Fluency in English, Sinhalese, and/or Tamil is essential.