Creative Designer and Content Creator

Creative Designer and Content Creator

Assignment country: Nepal

Expected start date: 15/05/2025

Sustainable Development Goal: 1. No poverty

Volunteer category: National UN Youth Volunteer

Host entity: FAO Nepal

Type: Onsite

Duration: 6 months

(with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Kathmandu

Details

Mission and objectives

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

Join us in creating a #ZeroHunger world.

Context

FAO Nepal is looking for a dynamic candidate to contribute to communications section through digital content development in sustainable agricultural development, food security, and rural transformation across Nepal. The candidate is essential to ensure the visibility, outreach, and impact of its programmes, projects, and activities. The Intern will work closely with the FAO Nepal Communication Team to amplify FAO’s mission, for better engagement with diverse stakeholders, and create compelling narratives that showcase the organization’s contributions. This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic communication, social media management, content creation, and advocacy, supporting FAO Nepal’s efforts to address critical challenges and drive positive change in Agri food system transformation.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative in Nepal and the direct supervision of the Communications and Programme specialist, the UNV-Digital content creator will:

• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy and action plan for FAO Nepal.
• Identify key messages and content to promote FAO Nepal’s programmes, projects, and activities effectively.
•  Collaborate with the FAO Nepal Communication Team to manage social media accounts with timely, relevant, and engaging content.
• Develop social media campaigns that align with FAO’s goals and objectives.
• Monitor public perception of FAO Nepal and recommend actions to maintain a positive image.
•  Build and maintain partnerships with groups and organizations to advance FAO’s communication and advocacy objectives.
•  Manage TikTok accounts by creating, curating, and publishing engaging content aligned with FAO’s communication goals.
•  Coordinate media relations, including disseminating information, responding to inquiries, and supporting media events.
• Gather and disseminate stories and testimonials from beneficiaries to highlight the impact of FAO’s work.
• Support in the overseeing of the production of communication materials, such as videos, audio-visuals, and promotional content, ensuring quality and consistency.
•  Monitor the dissemination and impact of communication activities and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in supporting media and special events, including planning, logistics, and administrative arrangements.
•  Maintain a library of media coverage, including videos, articles, and other materials.
•  Prepare background materials such as programme summaries, fact sheets, and other communication resources for media, partners, and special guests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Media and Communication Specialist.
•  Any other related tasks may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

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.
•  Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
•  Enhanced visibility and positive public perception of FAO Nepal through strategic communication campaigns, engaging social media content (including TikTok), media relations, and impactful storytelling.
• Strengthened communication infrastructure via collaborative planning, production of high-quality materials, effective monitoring of communication KPIs, and support for media events and partnerships.
•  Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 – 80

Required experience: 1 month

Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements
Relevant experience: 2 years

Languages
Nepalese, Level: Fluent, Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in (Optional) Certifications in:
• Digital Marketing (e.g., Google Digital Garage, HubSpot, Meta Blueprint)
•  Graphic Design Tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
•  Video Editing (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Cap Cut)
• Social Media Strategy

Competencies and values

Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to FAO Nepal technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to FAO Nepal procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;

Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and FAO Nepal in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority.

Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;

Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.

Planning and organizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.

Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary.

Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance, and commitment towards FAO Nepal’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Skills and experience

• Created and managed social media content for brands or organizations, increasing engagement and followers
• Developed multimedia content (videos, reels, infographics, podcasts) for digital campaigns
• Collaborated with design, and communications teams to align content with brand messaging

Skills

•  Content Strategy: Planning, scheduling, and creating engaging and brand-aligned content
•  Creative Writing & Copywriting: Crafting catchy, concise, and effective captions and long-form content
• Graphic Design: Proficient in Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
•  Video Production: Basic filming, editing, and post-production skills (Premiere Pro, Cap Cut, After Effects)
•  Social Media Management: Managing platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube

Skills in:

• Design and visual editing
•  Content Writing for website/social media

Area(s) of expertise
Arts and design, Communication

Driving license
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Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, lies under the Phase 1 of the UN Security classification, but is subject to change depending on the development of the security situation. The living conditions in Kathmandu are good. Comfortable inexpensive flats (furnished and unfurnished) are available in Kathmandu. Both imported and local foods and clothing are abundantly available. There is a short supply of water while it is also not safe to drink without treatment. Public transport is easily available and generally reliable though traffic congestion is extremely high. Kathmandu has a temperate climate with coldest temperature reaching just above zero at the night during the winter and mild but humid during the monsoon period, mid-June to end September.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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