Social Media and Communication Support
Organizational Context
The UNV office in South Sudan is dedicated to increasing the visibility of its communication team's work and expanding the reach of the UNV programme. This initiative aims to strengthen the Online Volunteering service at the country level by engaging a wider network of volunteers. The goal is to raise public awareness, foster community engagement, and enhance the overall impact of UNV's efforts within South Sudan.
Job Purpose
This role supports the UNV office in South Sudan's digital outreach and communication efforts through creative social media engagement. The primary purpose is to enhance the visibility of the communication team's valuable work and to promote the growth and adoption of the Online Volunteering service within the country. By leveraging social media, the volunteer will help raise public awareness, strengthen community connections, and broaden the reach of the UNV programme, contributing to its overall mission and objectives in South Sudan.
Responsibilities
Support digital outreach activities for the UNV office in South Sudan. This includes promoting corporate and local content across various social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). Develop creative content such as posts, articles, graphics, and short videos tailored for diverse local audiences to raise awareness of key messages and stories relevant to South Sudan. Actively engage with local organizations and communities to build partnerships and expand campaign reach. Assist in organizing and participating in online events like virtual discussions and webinars. Monitor and report on engagement metrics and feedback from outreach activities. Online Volunteers will report to the Regional Communication Assistant and receive necessary training and resources.
Work Experience
Required: Strong communication and writing skills, creativity, and a good understanding of social media platforms. Must have active accounts on at least three specified social media platforms. Desired: Experience in content creation, graphic design, video editing, or project management is advantageous. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a local language is a strong asset.
Skills
Strong communication and writing skills, creativity, proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), content creation, community engagement, event support, monitoring and reporting. Desired skills include graphic design, video editing, and project management. Fluency in English is essential.