Monitor Social Media for UN Day 2026 Campaign - Egypt

Organizational Context

The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Cairo is a field office of the UN Department for Global Communications, serving Egypt and Saudi Arabia. As part of the global UNIC network, it acts as the primary source of information about the UN system in these countries. UNIC Cairo promotes public understanding and support for UN aims by communicating its work, disseminating materials, and engaging stakeholders to bring the UN closer to the people it serves. It operates closely with the UN Resident Coordinator's Office and UN Country Teams.

Job Purpose

This assignment supports the UN Information Centre's UN Day campaign by contributing to outreach and public engagement activities. The volunteer will assist in developing communication materials and coordinating campaign initiatives to effectively promote the values and impact of the United Nations. The role involves planning and implementing social media strategies to enhance visibility and engagement for the campaign, ensuring alignment with UN objectives and target audience reach. The ultimate goal is to foster greater public awareness and support for the UN's mission and achievements through strategic digital communication efforts.

Responsibilities

The Online Volunteer will support the UN Information Centre's UN Day campaign efforts under the guidance of the National Information Officer. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing a social media content calendar in coordination with the UN Day Task Force, and collaborating with the contracted event management agency. The volunteer will draft engaging social media copy for campaign milestones, announcements, and event coverage, and coordinate content publication across UN Egypt's social media platforms. Monitoring campaign engagement and recommending strategies to maximize reach and interaction is crucial. The role also involves supporting live social media coverage during the UN Day Awards Ceremony and preparing a summary of social media performance and analytics post-campaign.

Work Experience

Demonstrated experience managing social media platforms. Knowledge of social media trends and digital engagement strategies is required. Experience with paid social media campaigns (Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube), analytics, and content creation tools like Canva is desirable. Ability to work under tight deadlines and collaboratively is essential.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills in English and Arabic. Strong understanding of social media analytics and digital marketing metrics. Proficiency in managing social media platforms and developing engagement strategies. Experience with content creation tools is an asset. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and meet deadlines.

Explore related opportunities