Support RCO Tunisia in Communication activities

Organizational Context

The UN Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) in Tunisia is seeking an online volunteer to support communication activities. This role focuses on identifying and highlighting stories related to Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and its connections to other SDGs, particularly 8 and 4. The objective is to showcase individual innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives within Tunisia, emphasizing their impact on local communities and the broader economy.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to support RCO Tunisia in developing compelling human-interest stories that illustrate real-world problems, innovative solutions, and their impact. The volunteer will contribute to raising awareness about sustainable development by showcasing individual contributions and the scalability of innovation within national and international frameworks. The stories will be used for publication on the United Nations in Tunisia's social media platforms, aiming to inspire action and promote the role of individuals in advancing sustainable development.

Responsibilities

The volunteer will be responsible for producing five human-interest stories, each between 600-800 words. This involves conducting research, identifying impactful youth stories, and potentially gathering content through a call for contributions. Each story must clearly present the context, challenge, action taken, and achieved impact, offering inspiration for other Tunisians. Deliverables include 2-3 draft and final versions of the stories, along with a short social media paragraph and call to action for each.

Work Experience

Candidates are required to demonstrate excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills in both French and English. Experience or knowledge related to sustainable development and the United Nations system is considered an asset.

Skills

Essential skills include fluency in English and French, excellent writing, proofreading, and editing capabilities. A good understanding of terminology related to sustainable development and the UN system is desirable. The role also requires the ability to conduct research and formulate research questions.

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