WFF Youth Affairs Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization

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Under the overall supervision of the WFF Coordinator, the WFF Consultant will develop and execute strategy and action plans for the WFF tracks, programmes and workstreams. 

Tasks and responsibilities:

Tasks may include: 

  • Coordinate and collaborate with partners to further amplify the messages, events and content of the WFF; 
  • Create and adapt content (presentations, articles, videos, and additional relevant content) for the activities mentioned above and support key meetings and events, including enhancement of design and messaging; 
  • Collaborate with all required FAO divisions and partners to execute the activities and keep to the agreed timelines; 
  • Manage the preparation and organization of the World Food Forum key events ie. drafting of concept notes, invitations, follow-up communication materials; 
  • Lead engagements with external partners (e.g.- private sector companies; influencers; marketing & design agencies and freelancers) to enhance and execute campaigns. 
  • Co-lead planning, partnerships, promotion and management of the WFF key tracks; 
  • Oversee the measurement and reporting of WFF Tracks activity results; 
  • Co-manage the team of volunteers and interns of the WFF; 
  • Develop new initiatives that will boost inclusivity of youth around the world; 
  • Support the Coordinator of the WFF in other tasks that may arise; 
  • Upon request from the supervisor, undertake short missions to field offices to support the campaign-related tasks where required and possible. 
  • Fulfil other tasks as requested.
Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:

Minimum Requirements:

  • University degree in political science, business administration, marketing, international development or related areas. 
  • At least one year of relevant experience developing advocacy platforms, running events, leading marketing and communications, or managing programmes in youth and/or food-related organizations or development agencies similar to FAO.
  • Working knowledge (C level) of English and limited knowledge (B level) of a second FAO language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian) 
Technical/Functional Skills:
  • Extensive experience in strategy development 
  • Experience in capacity development preferred 
  • Excellence in presentation development 
  • Strong English writing skills

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