Digital Content Creation Support for UNFPA Campaigns

Organizational Context

UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, dedicated to achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health, realizing reproductive rights, and reducing maternal mortality. The agency focuses on three transformative results: ending unmet need for family planning, ending preventable maternal death, and ending gender-based violence. UNFPA leverages innovation to address challenges, particularly for underserved populations, by strengthening its innovation architecture, scaling effective solutions, fostering partnerships, and expanding its innovation culture.

Job Purpose

This role supports UNFPA's Communications Team in creating digital content to promote campaigns, highlight program achievements, and share human-interest stories across various platforms. The Online Volunteer will produce engaging materials such as social media visuals, short videos, and written content, contributing to UNFPA's online presence and the dissemination of crucial messages on sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and youth empowerment. This assignment offers valuable experience working with a UN agency, enhancing digital communication portfolios, and supporting awareness-raising efforts for communities.

Responsibilities

Online Volunteers will contribute to UNFPA's digital communication efforts by developing specific content based on their skills. Responsibilities include creating social media content (posts, captions, visual concepts, graphics using tools like Canva), producing short videos (editing, subtitles, visual storytelling), drafting human-interest stories or web content in English and/or Arabic, and supporting campaign and event communication by sharing materials on social media and reporting on reach. Volunteers will adapt existing materials into digital formats and ensure content aligns with UNFPA guidelines.

Work Experience

Required experience includes a proven track record in creating digital content for social media platforms. Proficiency in design and editing tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar video editing software is necessary. Familiarity with UN communication standards is considered an asset.

Skills

Key skills include digital content creation for social media, graphic design using tools like Canva, video editing, and digital storytelling. Proficiency in relevant software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing tools) is essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (working knowledge) and Arabic (native) are required. The ability to adapt content for digital platforms and an understanding of UN communication standards are beneficial.

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