Supporting Egypt's UN Day 2026 Campaign Participant Engagement

Organizational Context

The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC 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 local partners to bring the UN closer to the people it serves. Since 2019, it has been integrated with the Resident Coordinator Office in Egypt.

Job Purpose

This assignment supports UNIC Cairo's planning and implementation of the UN Day 2026 campaign, focusing on outreach and public engagement. The volunteer will assist in organizing the UN Day event and coordinating initiatives to effectively promote the values and impact of the United Nations. This role is crucial for enhancing the visibility and public perception of the UN's work within Egypt. Online Volunteers with an understanding of Egyptian dialogue are particularly encouraged to apply, contributing to the success of this significant campaign.

Responsibilities

Online Volunteers will support the UN Day campaign through various tasks. This includes managing the online registration and accreditation process by organizing participant, guest, and speaker information, and preparing digital registration lists. Volunteers will also assist in preparing digital event information and coordination materials, such as schedules and signage. They will provide online participant guidance and engagement by sharing event details and updates. Additionally, volunteers will support remote coordination and information management, organizing data from stakeholders and preparing follow-up materials. They will help monitor campaign activities by maintaining trackers and documenting key actions. Finally, volunteers will support material distribution and compile participant feedback into a consolidated summary.

Work Experience

While not strictly required, previous experience supporting events is desirable. Essential qualifications include strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a diverse team, excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, and the capacity to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in the Egyptian dialect and a good command of English are also necessary.

Skills

Key skills include strong interpersonal and communication abilities, effective teamwork in diverse settings, excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure. Proficiency in the Egyptian dialect and English is required. Experience in logistics and event planning is beneficial.

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