Social Media Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

In 2018, WFP re-established its presence in the Caribbean with an office in Barbados. The WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) supports 22 countries and territories across the Englishand Dutch-speaking Caribbean. WFP Caribbean’s capacity strengthening programme focuses on vulnerability analysis and mapping; end-to-end supply chain management; shock-responsive social protection; food systems strengthening; and climate risk financing. In times of crisis, WFP works with partners to provide direct assistance when events surpass national and regional capacities by delivering food, cash or voucher assistance, or through emergency logistics or emergency telecommunications service provision. https://www.wfp.org/countries/caribbean This UNV assignment is part of the country office’s communications strategy to raise awareness of WFP’s work in the Caribbean

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Officer the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Research, edit, write and develop high-impact social media content including copy, graphics, videos and other multimedia formats that effectively informs and engages external audiences and supports campaigns. • Maintain, monitor and engage with selected social media platforms, with responsibility for the management of the social media calendar; • Develop, implement and evaluate social media plans for major communication projects and campaigns • Supports unit with online events and streaming on social media • Perform social media research • Create Trello boards on issues, events, report launches, and internal/external campaigns • Prepares digital calendar, and the project management tool update, Trello. • Conduct Analysis and prepare reports on social media posts and campaigns • Provide support in maintaining the social media dashboards and adding entries to the global database • Assists with extraction and research of data from various sources • Supports administrative tasks of communications unit • Support WFP’s community response protocols and escalate issues in a timely fashion • Upload, organize and archive graphics, photos and videos to/in the appropriate libraries. • Take photos/film at events • Prepare graphics to be used as communications tools for the unit. • Any other duties as required.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Commitment and Motivation • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management • Technological Awareness • Working in Teams

social media content creation. social media management and social media influencer engagement • Experience creating content for and posting to a variety of social media platforms • Experience in developing communications campaigns. • Knowledge and experience in social media monitoring and analytics • Experience in developing communications products. • Experience in graphic design

Barbados is a small island state, home to a population of around 280,000 people. Barbados is accessible by plane from neighbouring Caribbean countries, the USA, Canada and Europe. It has a high standard of living with banks, health services, pharmacies, communications infrastructure and amenities geared to locals and tourists. Barbados faces threats from natural hazards, notably tropical storms and hurricanes. Barbados has a high cost of living (including for accommodation) and relies on imported goods. Crime is increasing in Barbados. Robberies and other crimes committed in high traffic business areas are usually opportunistic in nature. Residential burglars also exploit existing vulnerabilities, such as unlocked doors/windows, substandard door/window grilles, and poor/non existent outdoor lighting.