Communications and Social Media Support for Disability Inclusion Awareness
Organizational Context
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Programme in Zimbabwe supports national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting volunteerism for peace and development. UNV Zimbabwe collaborates with UN agencies, government, and civil society to strengthen capacities and foster inclusive participation. The UN in Zimbabwe is actively promoting disability inclusion through awareness campaigns and events, aiming to enhance dialogue and engagement for the meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities in all development efforts.
Job Purpose
This role provides essential online communications support for a forthcoming Disability Inclusion Event in Zimbabwe. The primary purpose is to maximize the event's reach and impact through a comprehensive communications campaign. This involves increasing public awareness of disability inclusion, amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities, encouraging online participation, and sustaining engagement post-event. The Online Volunteers will contribute by developing and disseminating digital content and fostering meaningful online conversations across social media platforms, ensuring the campaign effectively promotes disability inclusion and encourages broader societal engagement.
Responsibilities
The Online Volunteers will support communications efforts before, during, and after the Disability Inclusion Event. Key responsibilities include developing and scheduling social media content to promote the event, creating engaging digital assets such as captions and graphic concepts, and drafting key messages. Volunteers will also provide live online engagement support during the event via social media, monitor discussions, and facilitate constructive dialogue. They will identify opportunities to amplify event content through relevant networks, draft post-event summaries and success stories, and assist in collecting social media analytics. A crucial aspect is promoting disability inclusion messages and ensuring all communications use inclusive and accessible language, working closely with UNV and UN communications focal points.
Work Experience
Candidates should possess strong communication and digital engagement skills. Desirable experience includes social media management, communications and public information, digital marketing, content writing and storytelling, graphic design and multimedia content creation, and community management. Prior experience in disability inclusion, human rights, youth engagement, or gender equality is considered an asset.
Skills
Required skills include excellent written communication, creativity in developing engaging online content, ability to work independently and meet deadlines, strong interpersonal skills, a high sense of responsibility, and familiarity with inclusive and accessible communication practices. Knowledge of United Nations values and principles is desirable. Proficiency in English is required.