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WFP Jobs in Canada itemizing 2022-23 Job Description

we’re at the second searching for to fill a Communications and Social Media intern place, to assist the work of the worldwide office in Canada, based mostly in Ottawa. An internship at WFP is an excellent alternative to amass sensible work expertise whereas contributing to the aim of reaching Zero hunger. Interns at WFP buy profound perception into extremely related political processes inside the United Nations and in authorities entities. The task permits gaining a deep understanding of how humanitarian assist in emergency contexts is carried out and the method all by way of which it is interconnected with prolonged-time period enchancment cooperation. WFP is solely financed by way of voluntary contributions and the federal authorities of Canada is at the second one in every of many largest authorities donors. The work of WFP’s worldwide office in Canada is essential in sharing messages of appreciation with Canadians.

regular information

Title of put up: Communications and Social Media Intern
Supervisor: exterior Relations Officer
Unit: Public Partnerships and Resourcing
nation: Canada
responsibility Station: Ottawa
size of internship: 4 months, with probability of extension
anticipated start Date: 9 January 2023

DUTIES AND duties

beneath the direct supervision of the exterior Relations Officer, the candidate will carry out the subsequent duties:

Monitor and report day-after-day press and media related to WFP’s engagement in Canada to WFP
using WFP social media library, choose and put up social media content material in each French and English to WFP Canada’s social media accounts every day.
Monitor and observe key social media accounts of curiosity for engagement on day-after-day basis.
observe established key efficiency indicators for social media engagement on month-to-month basis for Sr. management choice making to enhance WFP Canada’s social media presence.
assist the planning course of for WFP occasions in Canada with emphasis on social media engagement at exterior occasions and conferences.
Translate communication supplies from English into French as needed.
observe and monitor engagement with journalists and media shops on a weekly basis.
combine a gender equality lens in social media and draft communication supplies
carry out completely different associated duties as required.

skills AND expertise

at the second enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme from a acknowledged college OR just at the second graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme (inside six months earlier to the making use of to the internship programme) from a acknowledged college.
college course attendance to this level 12 months.
just at the second graduated (all by way of the previous two years) with a grasp’s diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, worldwide enchancment, or completely different associated fields.
fantastic command of each French and English
Proficiency in MS office (phrase, Excel, power level, Outlook)
confirmed eexperience with agency social media is an asset
confirmed expertise using picture computer software (eg. Canva, Mailchimp, Eventbrite) is an asset.

information & abilities:

current traits of professionalism, collectively with hardworking, reliable, and respectful
expert communication abilities collectively with energetic listening, talking, writing, and responding with the office setting.
capability to work independently
capability to current extreme-extreme quality written supplies which might even be clear and concise.
capability to function in a quick-paced setting
fantastic communication abilities (written and oral) in French and English are required.
Understanding of Canadian values and bilingualism

WORKING LANGUAGES

fantastic written and spoken English is required (proficiency/stage C).
French (minimal B stage) is required.

SUPERVISION (stage/strategies of Supervision)

beneath the direct supervision of the Communications Officer, the incumbent will probably be outfitted with shut mentoring, steering, and technical supervision. efficiency planning and opinions as properly as to studying and enchancment discussions will probably be a factor of the supervision. The exterior Relations Officer will current second-stage supervision. With the assist of a full induction package deal, the intern will quickly develop proper into a productive member of the crew.

teaching elements

all by way of their task WFP interns have entry to an enterprise main studying platform, weLearn.  counting on alternatives and availability of funds, he/she might take part in WFP workshops or seminars, as acceptable.

studying elements

on the tip of the task, the Intern ought to:

Have a larger understanding of the World meals Programme’s work and its function all by way of the broader humanitarian system.
understand discover out how to contextualize communications supplies for Canada, contemplating Canadian bilingualism and values.

information ON THE nation OF task

dwelling circumstances in Ottawa, Canada
the safety state of affairs in Canada stays regular. There are not any particular threats in opposition to the UN in Canada. UN staff in Canada are completely constructed-in into public life. Public well being care is provided by way of the provincial authorities. Ottawa is properly outfitted with a quantity of hospitals and stroll-in clinics for emergency care. attributable to fluid COVID-19 state of affairs, this place will probably be initially based mostly remotely, with the potential for shifting to the bodily WFP office in Ottawa. entry to internet will probably be required for distant work. The worthwhile candidate will probably be outfitted with the required assist and onboarding supplies.