Volunteer Internationally with WUSC | Communications Advisor | Jamaica
Description
*** Please note that this position is open to only Canadian citizens and permanent residents.***
Are you passionate about Communications? Do you have communication technology skills to share?
As the Communications Advisor with WUSC Caribbean in Kingston, Jamaica, you will work with a dynamic team to support project communications initiatives across the Caribbean region (Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and Suriname).
Apply today to have an impact through WUSC’s Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean project!
*Roles and Responsibilities
* Support the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) project Country Coordinators and Regional Communications Specialist in the development of communication strategies within project countries in the Caribbean
* Support the documentation of agricultural markets systems by developing short videos and photographs depicting women and youth, products and processes
* Accompany the team on field visits to selected agricultural market events to capture photos and video footage including support to WUSC Caribbean’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.
* Collaborate with the Regional Communications Specialist in developing related communications materials and graphic needs
* Draft qualitative case studies to capture project results and impact
* Participate in pre-assignment training
* Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment.
* Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment
* Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal
* Ensure that a gender equality lens is consistently applied in the execution of all activities
* Support partners to empower young women and promote a culture of gender sensitive representation in all activities and program benefits
* Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.
* Experience and Qualifications
* Degree and/or training in Communications or a related field
* Minimum of two years (2) professional experience in your field of expertise
* Basic photography, videography, graphics and social media skills are required
* Experience of travel and working in different cultures an asset
* A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering
* Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
* Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
* Experience living and working internationally considered an asset.
* Written and oral fluency in English.
How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
* Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
* Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
* In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
* Language training in country of assignment, where required
* Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance
* Airfare to and from the assignment country
* Visa/work permit
* Pre-departure medical exam
* Health insurance
* Vaccinations and antimalarial medication
* Criminal record verification
* Vacation leave entitlement
* Debriefing after completion of assignment
* An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!
How will the organization benefit?
WUSC Caribbean is implementing a five-year project – the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) project, which promotes climate resilient agriculture for equitable economic growth to increase the economic prosperity of women and youth (female & male) in more sustainable agricultural markets in the Caribbean. The project is a multi-country economic growth project, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), being implemented in Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Suriname.
Volunteer location:
Kingston, Jamaica
Contact
2-3-weeks
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