Food Systems Communications and Programme Assistant

Under the direct supervision of the National Coordination Offer and Focal point for UN Environment in

Tanzania the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in fact-finding of key knowledge and evidence products including reports, policy briefs, and videos on food systems in the context of sustainable consumption and production.
• Assist in the production of videos, podcasts and digital stories for the e-newsletter and communication channel. This includes conducting desk research, preparing the storyboard, filming and recording, interviewing sources, editing, musical scoring and uploading materials on the web.
• Assist in generating engaging feature articles and multimedia content for the Tanzania Food Systems dialogues and SHIFT project updates on the designated web section and its social media channels – Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram. This includes actively searching for trending/interesting content related to Food systems and resilience, and translating technical content into compelling articles and blogs.
• Assist in the Food systems assessment reports and SHIFT project updates dissemination activities, and actively identifying potential partners to enhance Food systems engagement
• The intern is also expected to strengthen his/her knowledge and understanding of the concept of 1. food systems 2. volunteerism by reading relevant documentations and publications.
• Support planning and organization of Food systems related meetings, dialogues and work-shops; alongside preparing the respective reports
• Regularly review and recommend appropriate tools that enhance the delivery of the Food sys-tems dilaogue
• Any other activities assigned by the supervisor.