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, reproductive rights, and reducing maternal mortality. UNFPA focuses on three transformative results: ending unmet need for family planning, ending preventable maternal death, and ending gender-based violence. The agency leverages innovation to address challenges, particularly for underserved populations, by strengthening its innovation architecture, scaling effective solutions, forming new partnerships, and fostering a culture of innovation.

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 assist in developing social media visuals, short videos, and other creative materials. The contributions will enhance UNFPA's online presence, effectively communicating vital messages on sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, youth empowerment, and humanitarian response. This assignment offers volunteers practical experience with a UN agency, strengthens their digital communication portfolios, and allows them to contribute to crucial awareness-raising efforts supporting communities.

Responsibilities

Online Volunteers will contribute to UNFPA's digital communication efforts by developing assigned communication products. Responsibilities include: Social Media Content Creation: Develop 5-10 social media posts with captions and visual concepts, design 5 social media graphics using tools like Canva, and adapt existing UNFPA materials into digital-friendly formats. Short Video Content Creation: Produce 2-3 short videos (up to 60 seconds each) for social media, supporting editing, subtitles, visual storytelling, and formatting. Digital Storytelling and Web Content: Draft 2-3 human-interest stories, articles, or web content pieces in English and/or Arabic, and assist in editing and formatting materials according to UNFPA guidelines. Campaign and Event Communication Support: Share at least 10 communication materials on UNFPA campaigns via personal social media channels and report on reach during events.

Work Experience

Required experience includes creating digital content for social media platforms. Proficiency with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or video editing software is necessary. Knowledge of UN communication standards is considered an asset.

Skills

Skills include digital content creation for social media, graphic design using tools like Canva, video production and editing, and digital storytelling. Proficiency in English and Arabic (working knowledge) is required. Familiarity with UN communication standards is beneficial.

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