Vets Without Borders has an open Social Media Analyst volunteer position (remote) for our Northern Animal Health Initiative, our project based in Northern Canada.
Job Details
Job Title: Social Media Analyst, Volunteer
Country: Canada
Location: Remote, access to a computer and internet is required.
Partner Organization: Veterinarians Without Borders
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: As soon as possible
Training: VWB/VSF will provide training orientation.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only.
Language Requirements: English (essential), working knowledge of Northern dialects (desirable)
Academic Requirements: Post-secondary education, preferably in a related field.
Fundraising: VWB/VSF encourages each volunteer to raise funds towards the organization’s operations.
Overall Goal
Overall Goal: Analyze social media content to help the northern animal health initiative understand and respond to the priority community needs of partner communities.
Objectives
- Develop analysis tools and processes to maximize value of data gathered
- Conduct a quantitative and qualitative content study of dog issues and attitudes towards dogs on community Facebook groups focused on identifying practical results that will help to achieve program objectives and support evidence-based decisions.
- Monitor and assess any changes in attitudes on social media groups following VWB programming and clinics in the communities through ongoing analysis.
- Present findings from study to Northern Canada staff team
Skills
Essential
- Interest in animal health, particularly in Northern Canada communities
- Fluent in English (written and oral)
- Excellent cross-cultural communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodology and design.
- Demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize information to develop relevant, value-added recommendations and provide advice.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Commitment to the principles of volunteer cooperation and familiarity with participatory approaches to development, including the promotion of gender equality, good governance and environmental sustainability
Desirable
- 1 to 3 years experience in social media content analysis
About The Northern Animal Health Initiative
Canada’s vast, sparsely populated northern regions are defining elements of our nation, where dogs are integral to the culture, and iconic for these regions. Unfortunately, there are wide gaps in access to veterinary services in northern Canadian communities, resulting in animal health and welfare concerns as well as human health and safety issues.
There are only a handful of full-time veterinary clinics operating in the three Canadian territories; in addition, long distances, physical isolation of communities, and high travel expenses reduce access to veterinary services across the north. In 2017, a VWB report documented over 50 communities of 100 or more people who were without access to full-time veterinary care. Many of these communities have never had temporary veterinary clinics and have requested the resources to offer basic animal health care, as well as assistance in providing programs to address One Health issues, such as rabies transmission.
We have operationalized our Northern Animal Health Initiative with the vision of being strategic and focused on the sustainability of the intervention. There is enhanced emphasis on implementation of a community animal health worker framework and training to expand services across the targeted Territories and on engaging Territorial governments and Indigenous leadership for strengthened legislative environments. The provision of annual temporary veterinary clinics is part of this. This is done in a participatory manner to allow for supporting/strengthening of the partnerships.
About Veterinarians Without Borders
Veterinarians without Borders/Vétérinaires sans frontières (VWB/VSF) works for, and with, communities in need to foster the health of animals, people and the environments that sustain us. VWB/VSF works nationally and internationally to train animal health workers, increase food security, and improve animal & public health. VWB/VSF provides overseas volunteer placements for veterinarians and other animal & public health professionals.
Our Commitment
Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires sans Frontière is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our team.
We are committed to inclusive and equitable employment practices and strive to create a workplace that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. VWB/VSF Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure an equitable hiring process. Thank you for your interest in VWB/VSF Canada.
