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.