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Mission and objectives
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
WFP is known for its ability to deliver food assistance rapidly to people in need, especially in humanitarian crises caused by conflict, violence and natural hazards. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 100 million people with food assistance in 83 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.
In the Asia-Pacific region WFP is increasingly shifting its focus to better support host governments and strengthen their capacities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and Goal 2 (zero hunger) in particular and ensuring the no one is left behind. As it delivers on its humanitarian and development mandate, WFP is committed to advancing the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
WFP is known for its ability to deliver food assistance rapidly to people in need, especially in humanitarian crises caused by conflict, violence and natural hazards. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 100 million people with food assistance in 83 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.
In the Asia-Pacific region WFP is increasingly shifting its focus to better support host governments and strengthen their capacities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and Goal 2 (zero hunger) in particular and ensuring the no one is left behind. As it delivers on its humanitarian and development mandate, WFP is committed to advancing the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
Context
The UNV Communications associate will be a key member of the World Food Programme’s APARO regional outpost based in Bangkok. He/she will support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of communication visibility through digital communication platforms and will work under the guidance of the Regional Head of Communications to strengthen the Region’s digital presence and engagement.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Head of Communications and Media, the UN Volunteer will support the following tasks :
Support Media Monitoring and reporting
• Monitor and analyze media for current events, public opinion, press coverage, related to the WFP’s mandates and operations in the region, and other issues relevant to
WFP brand and positioning.
• Support in identifying and assessing potential reputation and risk issues related to communications across digital platforms and report immediately.
• Produce regular social media analytics reports.
Content production
• Support the development of campaigns and video content for Twitter and other platforms coordinating the sourcing of content from such as videos clips, images, and footage about WFP’s work in the region from Country Offices.
• Support development of social media campaigns around UN international days, assisting with production of campaign concept notes and multimedia materials.
Support Video Production
• Support draft of video scripts according to WFP’s priorities and produce text and multimedia products, including photo stories, data visualizations and social media posts.
• Support producing of a 1-2 minute videos ready to post on social media platforms.
Support Media Monitoring and reporting
• Monitor and analyze media for current events, public opinion, press coverage, related to the WFP’s mandates and operations in the region, and other issues relevant to
WFP brand and positioning.
• Support in identifying and assessing potential reputation and risk issues related to communications across digital platforms and report immediately.
• Produce regular social media analytics reports.
Content production
• Support the development of campaigns and video content for Twitter and other platforms coordinating the sourcing of content from such as videos clips, images, and footage about WFP’s work in the region from Country Offices.
• Support development of social media campaigns around UN international days, assisting with production of campaign concept notes and multimedia materials.
Support Video Production
• Support draft of video scripts according to WFP’s priorities and produce text and multimedia products, including photo stories, data visualizations and social media posts.
• Support producing of a 1-2 minute videos ready to post on social media platforms.
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