Communications Advisor | Jamaica | Volunteer Internationally with WUSC

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.
Experience and Qualifications
Degree and/or training in Communications or a related field
Minimum of two years (2) professional experience in your field of expertise
Basic photography, videography, graphics and social media skills are required
Experience of travel and working in different cultures an asset
A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering
Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
Experience living and working internationally considered an asset.
Written and oral fluency in English.