Social Media and Communication Support
Organizational Context
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme promotes volunteerism for peace and development globally. UNV advocates for volunteerism, encourages its integration into development programming, and mobilizes volunteers. The UNV office in Mozambique seeks Online Volunteers to enhance its digital outreach and communication efforts. This initiative aims to increase the visibility of the communication team's work and promote the Online Volunteering service within the country, thereby expanding the UNV programme's reach and impact.
Job Purpose
The UNV office in Mozambique is seeking enthusiastic and creative Online Volunteers to support its digital outreach and communication initiatives. The primary purpose of this assignment is to increase the visibility of the communication team's valuable work and to strengthen the growth and uptake of the Online Volunteering service at the country level. By engaging a wider network of volunteers, the initiative aims to raise public awareness about UNV's activities, foster stronger community engagement, and ultimately expand the overall reach and impact of the UNV programme within Mozambique.
Responsibilities
Online Volunteers will support the UNV office in Mozambique with digital outreach activities. Key responsibilities include promoting corporate and local content across various social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). Volunteers will develop creative content ideas, including posts, articles, graphics, and short videos, to engage diverse local audiences and raise awareness of relevant messages and stories. They will actively engage with local organizations and communities to foster partnerships and enhance campaign reach. Additionally, volunteers will assist in organizing and participating in online events like virtual discussions and webinars, and will monitor and report on engagement metrics and feedback from outreach activities. Training, messaging guidelines, and visual assets will be provided.
Work Experience
Required experience includes strong communication and writing skills, creativity, and a solid understanding of social media platforms. Online Volunteers must have active accounts on at least three of the mentioned social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). Experience in content creation, graphic design, video editing, or project management is considered an advantage.
Skills
Essential skills include strong communication and writing abilities, creativity, and a comprehensive understanding of social media platforms. Volunteers must be proficient in using platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Portuguese is desirable. Experience in content creation, graphic design, video editing, or project management is advantageous.