Are you a creative professional with a passion for social impact? The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking talented individuals to help design impactful social media content for World Food Day 2024 and Disaster Risk Reduction Day 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to global awareness efforts and highlight WFP’s critical work in the Caribbean region.
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Assignment Overview
Title: Design Social Media Content for World Food Day and Disaster Risk Reduction Day
Location: Online (Remote)
Duration: 12 weeks
Hours per week: 16-20
Number of Assignments: 2
Host Entity: United Nations World Food Programme
Application Deadline: June 18, 2024
Mission and Objectives
The World Food Programme is the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and changing lives through food assistance in emergencies and long-term nutrition and resilience programs. Despite significant global efforts to end hunger and achieve food security, one in ten people worldwide still face food insecurity. WFP’s mission is central to breaking the cycle of hunger and poverty, as evidenced by its historic reach in 2022, assisting about 160 million people globally.
Context
This assignment involves creating six pieces of social media content to celebrate and raise awareness for World Food Day 2024 and Disaster Risk Reduction Day 2024. This includes two social media cards and one motion graphic for each day. These materials will be designed to highlight how WFP Caribbean supports food security and disaster risk reduction efforts in the Caribbean region, to be used across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Key Responsibilities
As an Online Volunteer, you will:
- Collaborate closely with the WFP Caribbean Communications Officer and the communications team.
- Design four social media cards and two motion graphics.
- Collect and integrate information on WFP Caribbean’s initiatives in food security and disaster preparedness.
- Create draft designs, incorporating feedback from the communications team.
- Adhere to WFP’s corporate design guidelines to ensure brand consistency.
Required Experience
- Professional experience in graphic design, particularly in creating document layouts.
- Proficiency in graphic design applications (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A degree in graphic design or a related field is considered an asset.
- Language Proficiency: English (required), Spanish (fluent, desirable).
Inclusivity Statement
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is committed to diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from qualified professionals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or other statuses. We uphold the principles of non-discrimination and respect for human rights and individual dignity.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online through the UNV platform by the closing date of June 18, 2024. This is a unique opportunity to use your creative skills to support WFP’s mission and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations.
About the United Nations World Food Programme
The WFP is at the forefront of the global fight against hunger. Every day, we have thousands of trucks, ships, and aircraft delivering food and other assistance to those in need. WFP’s work focuses on emergency assistance, relief, rehabilitation, and long-term development. Our efforts are especially crucial in conflict-affected regions, where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those in stable areas.
For more information about the World Food Programme and our work, visit WFP.
Join Us in Making a Difference
By designing social media content for WFP, you will be playing a crucial role in raising awareness about food security and disaster risk reduction efforts. Your work will help highlight the vital contributions of humanitarian agencies and support the global agenda of achieving zero hunger by 2030.