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Volunteer Internationally With WUSC | Communications Advisor | Jamaica
ORGANIZATION: WUSC (World University Services of Canada)
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1 person is interested

Are you passionate about Communications? Do you have communication technology skills to share?
As the Communications Advisor, you will work with a dynamic team to support project communications initiatives across the Caribbean region (Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia & Suriname).
Apply today to have an impact through the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean project!
Roles and Responsibilities- Support the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) project Country Coordinators and Regional Communications Specialist in the development of communication strategies within project countries in the Caribbean
- Support the documentation of agricultural markets systems by developing short videos and photographs depicting women and youth, products and processes
- Accompany the team on field visits to selected agricultural market events to capture photos and video footage including support to WUSC Caribbean's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
- Collaborate with the Regional Communications Specialist in developing related communications materials and graphic needs
- Draft qualitative case studies to capture project results and impact
- Participate in pre-assignment training
- Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment
- Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal
- Ensure that a gender equality lens is consistently applied in the execution of all activities
- Support partners to empower young women and promote a culture of gender sensitive representation in all activities and program benefits
- Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.
- Degree and/or training in Communications or a related field
- Minimum of two years (2) professional experience in your field of expertise
- Written and oral fluency in English.
Support Package
- Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
- Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
- In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
- Language training in country of assignment, where required
- Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance
- Airfare to and from the assignment country
- Visa/work permit
- Pre-departure medical exam
- Health insurance
- Vaccinations and antimalarial medication
- Vacation leave entitlement
- An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!
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About WUSC (World University Services of Canada)
Location:
1404 Scott St, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 2N2, CA
Mission Statement
WUSC (World University Service of Canada) is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to improving education, employment, and empowerment opportunities for youth around the world.
Description
WUSC (World University Service of Canada) was founded in the 1920s as part of a global network that provided support to displaced students in post-war Europe. Since then, we have evolved into a Canadian global development organization working in over a dozen countries around the world that supports education, economic opportunities, and empowerment for youth, their families, and their communities.
Our vision is a better world for all young people. It is a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world in which all young people, especially women and refugees, are empowered to secure a good quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities.
We work with a diverse network of students, volunteers, institutions, governments, and businesses to improve education, economic, and empowerment opportunities for young people.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
JamaicaKingston, N/AJamaica
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2025
SKILLS
- Photography
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 6 months (flexible)
- Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only