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Mission and objectives
Independent since 2002, Timor-Leste – an island nation situated between Indonesia and Australia – is one of the world’s newest countries. It has successfully managed to transition out of conflict and become one of the region’s most stable democracies, with opposing political forces maintaining a peaceful dialogue to resolve differences. Its economy is dependent on oil and gas revenues, but with aspirations to develop agriculture and tourism.
Timor Leste is a young nation. 59 percent of the population is under 25 years of age and women bear children at very early ages: one in four gives birth before turning 20. The right investments in education, employment and the empowerment of women can accelerate development in the course of a generation. Improved nutrition must underpin these efforts.
The Government of Timor-Leste is firmly committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), of which it was a staunch supporter during negotiations. However, serious obstacles to the achievement of SDG 2 on Zero Hunger and improved nutrition remain.
WFP works in close collaboration and coordination with the Government of Timor-Leste, with a view to strengthening its capacities for delivering social safety programmes, and with other partners including the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO).
Timor Leste is a young nation. 59 percent of the population is under 25 years of age and women bear children at very early ages: one in four gives birth before turning 20. The right investments in education, employment and the empowerment of women can accelerate development in the course of a generation. Improved nutrition must underpin these efforts.
The Government of Timor-Leste is firmly committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), of which it was a staunch supporter during negotiations. However, serious obstacles to the achievement of SDG 2 on Zero Hunger and improved nutrition remain.
WFP works in close collaboration and coordination with the Government of Timor-Leste, with a view to strengthening its capacities for delivering social safety programmes, and with other partners including the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO).
Context
Under the direct supervision of the WFP Communications Officer, the UN Volunteer will support WFP’s technical assistance to the Government around sustainable development through the lens of a food security and nutrition-focused communications strategy centred around WFP’s partnership with the Government in improving food systems and nutritional outcomes. Employing audiovisual, photographic, and visual materials, the assignment will highlight WFP’s contribution to protecting vulnerable populations, promoting inclusive development, and upholding human dignity, while also strengthening partnerships with government institutions and development partners and raising awareness of coordinated responses to food insecurity and humanitarian needs.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Communications Officer, and working alongside the National Communications Assistant, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
Content Production
- Assist in the production of high-quality videos, photographs, and graphic design materials for social media platforms, website and digital channels, and print materials (e.g., reports, briefs, banners, etc.),
- Support the development of storytelling products highlighting WFP’s impact (e.g., schoolchildren benefiting from WFP’s technical assistance to the Government around school meals), and Contribute to the editing and packaging of multimedia content aligned with WFP’s branding guidelines
Digital & Social Media Support
- Contribute to creative ideas for social media campaigns, including international and national commemoration days,
- Support content planning aligned with editorial calendars, and
- Assist in the adaptation of content for different platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, etc..)
Visibility & Partnerships
- Participate in efforts to ensure proper visibility of donors, WFP, and government counterparts in all communication materials.
- Support documentation of field activities, missions, and events that highlight sustainable development initiatives
Content Management & Archiving
- Support the organization and maintenance of photo and video archives.
- Assist in the proper labelling, metadata, and accessibility of multimedia assets.
- Support the development of a structured digital asset management system
Content Production
- Assist in the production of high-quality videos, photographs, and graphic design materials for social media platforms, website and digital channels, and print materials (e.g., reports, briefs, banners, etc.),
- Support the development of storytelling products highlighting WFP’s impact (e.g., schoolchildren benefiting from WFP’s technical assistance to the Government around school meals), and Contribute to the editing and packaging of multimedia content aligned with WFP’s branding guidelines
Digital & Social Media Support
- Contribute to creative ideas for social media campaigns, including international and national commemoration days,
- Support content planning aligned with editorial calendars, and
- Assist in the adaptation of content for different platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, etc..)
Visibility & Partnerships
- Participate in efforts to ensure proper visibility of donors, WFP, and government counterparts in all communication materials.
- Support documentation of field activities, missions, and events that highlight sustainable development initiatives
Content Management & Archiving
- Support the organization and maintenance of photo and video archives.
- Assist in the proper labelling, metadata, and accessibility of multimedia assets.
- Support the development of a structured digital asset management system
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