Organizational Setting

Launched in 2021, the World Food Forum (WFF) is an independent, youth-led global network of partners facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It aims to spark a global movement that empowers young people everywhere to actively shape agrifood systems to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a better food future for all.
The WFF serves as the premier global forum to harness the passion and power of youth to identify solutions and incite positive action for agrifood systems. It aligns with the 2021 United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit, acts as major youth platform in global food governance, and serves as a global think tank that fosters youth-led solutions in innovation, science and technology.
The WFF secretariat sits within the Office of the Chief Economist of FAO.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the WFF Coordinator, the WFF Consultant will develop and execute strategy and action plans for the WFF tracks, programmes and workstreams.

Technical Focus 

The consultant will work in the technical fields of youth empowerment for agrifood systems transformation, in areas related to policy, innovation, education, culture and outreach.

Tasks and responsibilities

Tasks may include:
•    Coordinate and collaborate with partners to further amplify the messages, events and content of the WFF;
•    Create and adapt content (presentations, articles, videos, and additional relevant content) for the activities mentioned above and support key meetings and events, including enhancement of design and messaging;
•    Collaborate with all required FAO divisions and partners to execute the activities and keep to the agreed timelines;
•    Manage the preparation and organization of the World Food Forum key events ie. drafting of concept notes, invitations, follow-up communication materials;
•    Lead engagements with external partners (e.g.- private sector companies; influencers; marketing & design agencies and freelancers) to enhance and execute campaigns.
•    Co-lead planning, partnerships, promotion and management of the WFF key tracks;
•    Oversee the measurement and reporting of WFF Tracks activity results;
•    Co-manage the team of volunteers and interns of the WFF;
•    Develop new initiatives that will boost inclusivity of youth around the world;
•    Support the Coordinator of the WFF in other tasks that may arise;
•    Upon request from the supervisor, undertake short missions to field offices to support the campaign-related tasks where required and possible.
•    Fulfil other tasks as requested.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    University degree in political science, business administration, marketing, international development or related areas.
•    At least one year of relevant experience developing advocacy platforms, running events, leading marketing and communications, or managing programmes in youth and/or food-related organizations or development agencies similar to FAO.
•    Working knowledge (C level) of English and limited knowledge (B level) of a second FAO language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian)

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Extensive experience in strategy development
•    Experience in capacity development preferred
•    Excellence in presentation development
•    Strong English writing skills