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, and mobilizes volunteers. The UNV office in Somalia focuses on enhancing digital outreach and communication to increase the visibility of its work, promote the Online Volunteering service, raise public awareness, and strengthen community engagement within the country.
Job Purpose
This assignment seeks enthusiastic and creative Online Volunteers to support the UNV office in Somalia's digital outreach and communication efforts. The primary goal is to boost the visibility of the communication team's work and enhance the adoption of the Online Volunteering service at the country level. By engaging a broader network of volunteers, the initiative aims to effectively raise public awareness, foster stronger community engagement, and expand the overall reach and impact of the UNV programme throughout Somalia.
Responsibilities
Online Volunteers will contribute to digital outreach for the UNV office in Somalia by promoting corporate and local content across various social media platforms. They will develop creative content, including posts, articles, graphics, and short videos, tailored to engage diverse local audiences and highlight key messages relevant to Somalia. Responsibilities also include actively engaging with local organizations and communities to build partnerships and extend campaign reach. Volunteers will support local online events like webinars and digital storytelling sessions, and monitor/report on engagement metrics and feedback from outreach activities. They will receive guidance and support from the Regional Communication Assistant.
Work Experience
Required experience includes strong communication and writing skills, creativity, and a solid understanding of social media platforms. Online Volunteers must possess active accounts on at least three specified social media platforms. Desirable experience includes content creation, graphic design, video editing, or project management.
Skills
Key skills required are strong communication and writing abilities, creativity, and proficiency with social media platforms. Desired skills include experience in content creation, graphic design, video editing, or project management. Fluency in English is mandatory, with Arabic being a desirable asset. The ability to engage diverse audiences and foster community engagement is also important.