Promote Immunization Awareness Across the Western Pacific Region
Organizational Context
The WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WHO WPRO) collaborates with Member States and partners to enhance regional health and well-being. Immunization is a critical public health intervention, preventing numerous deaths and protecting communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. This role supports communications efforts leading up to the 77th WHO Regional Committee Meeting in October 2026, focusing on raising awareness about immunization priorities through 2030.
Job Purpose
This assignment aims to mobilize Online Volunteers to raise awareness about the importance of immunization across the Western Pacific Region. Volunteers will encourage informed conversations within their communities and online networks, highlighting WHO's regional immunization priorities for 2030. These priorities include accelerating measles and rubella elimination, reducing zero-dose children, strengthening life-course immunization, and promoting vaccine confidence. The role contributes to WHO WPRO's advocacy campaigns in preparation for the upcoming Regional Committee Meeting.
Responsibilities
Online Volunteers will support WHO WPRO's regional immunization messaging by sharing 1-2 posts weekly on personal social media platforms. Posts can be text-based, image, or video, highlighting WHO's evidence-based messages or inspired by them, without using the WHO logo. Volunteers must attend a mandatory virtual orientation and two virtual learning sessions on immunization, vaccine confidence, and countering misinformation. They will encourage constructive social media conversations, promote accurate health information, and track engagement activities. Optional Group Coordinator roles involve additional leadership and reporting responsibilities. Volunteers will not provide medical advice.
Work Experience
A strong understanding of social media platforms and the ability to communicate evidence-based health information clearly and engagingly is required. Familiarity with various social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn) is essential. Basic knowledge of online community engagement and responsible digital communication is desirable. Experience in public health, advocacy, or communications is an asset.
Skills
Key skills include strong social media proficiency, clear and engaging communication of health information, cultural appropriateness in messaging, online community engagement, and responsible digital communication. Volunteers must be able to work collaboratively, follow guidance, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Interest in public health, advocacy, or social change is beneficial. Fluency in Korean and working knowledge of English are desirable.