2016 voluntary assistant programme · ckm unit from day one. professional skills development,...
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Background
The World Food Programme is the world´s largest
humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide,
delivering food assistance in emergencies and
working with communities to improve nutrition and
build resilience. Each year, WFP assists some 80
million people in around 75 countries.
WFP´s greatest strength in the pursuit of this
mission are the dedicated women and men
working around the world who provide access to
nutritious food and promote lasting solutions to
end hunger. Voluntary Assistants are a vital and
valued component of the WFP community. They
are guided solely by the motivation to devote their
knowledge and abilities, without regard to financial
benefit, to the global fight against hunger.
CKMU at the WFP Regional Bureau
The Communications and Knowledge Management
Unit (CKMU) at the WFP´s Regional Bureau for
Latin America and the Caribbean ensures the
effective flow of information and knowledge
generated by WFP´s activities in 11 countries in
the region. The Unit implements communication,
advocacy and outreach campaigns through WFP’s
Spanish website and social media channels as well
as facilitates knowledge sharing through the use of
Information Management Strategies and Tools.
Duties and Benefits
Under the overall supervision of the Regional
Communications and Knowledge Management
Officer, Voluntary Assistants help implement the
Unit´s innovative information and knowledge
management strategy. Sample duties include:
Conducting research and creating original
content for web publication
Designing bilingual infographics
Developing training materials for WFP
information user community
Identifying, documenting and
disseminating Best Practices
Creating cross-functional KM systems
Voluntary Assistants take on active roles in the
CKM Unit from day one. Professional skills
development, networking with diverse staff from
around the world, and getting an insider´s view on
one of the most dynamic agencies in the United
Nations are just a few of the benefits of
participation. Upon successful performance,
Voluntary Assistants will receive a Letter of
Recommendation from the Unit.
2016 Voluntary Assistant Programme Communications and Knowledge Management Unit WFP Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean
World Food Programme
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Programme Details
Location
Voluntary Assistants are based at the WFP
Regional Bureau for Latin America and the
Caribbean, located in Ciudad de Saber, Panamá.
Ciudad de Saber sits along the Panama Canal and
houses numerous UN regional offices, providing
excellent networking opportunities.
Duration and Work Hours
Minimum of 3 months, which can be extended for
up to 1 year. Work hours are arranged on an
individual basis based on institutional
requirements and student needs, from 15 to 40
hours per week.
Remuneration and Costs
This is an unpaid position and participants are
responsible for all associated costs including
transportation, accommodations, etc. WFP does
provide coverage for work-related travel and
service-incurred accidents/illness/death.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Candidates should be actively enrolled in an
undergraduate or post-graduate degree program
in a related field (International Affairs, Marketing,
Communications, Knowledge Management, etc.)
Working knowledge of English and Spanish is
essential. Candidates must have excellent
communication, organizational, and research
skills and be passionate about and committed to
the mission of WFP to end hunger.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a detailed
CV/resume, a Cover Letter clearly stating your
goals and interests in serving as a Voluntary
Assistant at WFP, and one letter of reference via
email as follows:
To: Alejandro López-Chicheri, Regional
Communications Officer
CC: [email protected];
Subject line: CKMU Voluntary Assistant Application
World Food Programme
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