Volunteer Opportunity - VOFG CI is looking for Virtual Programme Officers

VOFG CI IS LOOKING FOR volunteers - Virtual Project Coordinator & Programme Officers

We are looking for energetic, creative and motivated individuals to join our team!

The role is virtual and requires a proactive team player who can work independently and collaboratively and engage in outreach to the community, including Child Authors, Child Ambassadors, Goodwill Ambassadors, partner organisations and educators.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Programme Manager or Project Coordinator with administrative programme requirements; deal with email enquiries, and organise meetings and appointments.

  • Maintain programme files and prepare summaries of programme activities

  • Assist in tracking progress in work plan implementation, and help to ensure that activities are delivered according to schedule

  • Assist the Editorial Team and Project Coordinator in organising event preparation and execution (including book launches)

  • Create engaging digital content for various programme activities, including social media messages, blog articles, graphics and short videos.

  • Engage in community outreach to represent the VoFG CI programme in events and awards juries

  • Any other related tasks as may be required.

Key Qualifications:

  • Knowledge (or willingness to learn) of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the World's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Social and relationship-building interpersonal skills

  • Comfortable delivering against tight and sometimes shifting deadlines

  • Ability to work with international peers collaboratively across time zones

  • Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously

  • Ability to analyse and communicate results clearly and effectively to leaders

  • Proficient in English (spoken and written); knowledge of another UN language is an asset

  • Be between 20 and 30 years of age

  • You are creative and resourceful and know how to think different

Commitment:

Total Weekly Hours: 8 hours per week (approx.)

To Apply:

Please email a letter of interest (one page) and résumé (two pages) to Ms Chiara Rohlfs, Project Coordinator with 'Volunteer - Programme Officer or Project Coordinator' in the subject line by April 20, 2022 ( extended deadline).

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.