WFF Youth Voices for International Year of the Woman Farmer Campaign - Korea
Organizational Context
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the transformation to sustainable agrifood systems to improve nutrition, environment, and livelihoods. The FAO Office of Youth and Women (OYW) coordinates youth engagement, facilitating their participation in policy, innovation, and investment. The WFF's Global Youth Action Initiative, hosted by OYW, empowers youth to transform agrifood systems. The 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 in advancing the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. The Online Volunteer will contribute to a social media campaign focused on youth voices and outreach in the Asia-Pacific region. The assignment aims to amplify the experiences and leadership of women farmers by creating and disseminating engaging digital content. The volunteer will collaborate with a global team to ensure coordinated messaging and inclusive engagement, contributing to building more equitable and resilient agrifood systems through targeted advocacy campaigns.
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 outreach in the Asia-Pacific region. Create and adapt 10-20 social media posts (including text, visuals, short videos, and testimonials) for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Amplify campaign messages and youth stories through personal and community networks using designated hashtags. Encourage online dialogue and community participation through comments and engagement. Support digital outreach via WFF channels and partner networks. Collaborate with fellow volunteers for coordinated messaging and inclusive engagement. Coordination volunteers will also monitor campaign engagement and feedback.
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. Interest in youth engagement, gender equality, sustainable development, agriculture, food systems, or community advocacy is important. Ability to create engaging digital content and work collaboratively in a virtual environment is needed.
Skills
Communication, advocacy, public information, digital and social media skills. Ability to create and adapt engaging digital content. Strong written and verbal communication. Active social media user. Collaborative and inclusive engagement. Interest in youth empowerment, gender equality, and sustainable agriculture.