Storytelling, Writing and Content Development Support
Organizational Context
UN Women (UNW) is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women globally. In the State of Palestine, UN Women has been active since 1997, focusing on advancing gender equality in line with national priorities. The office supports mainstreaming gender in governance, peace, and security, women's economic security, and protection against violence, operating within the specific context of Palestine.
Job Purpose
This role supports the UN Women Palestine Communications team by developing compelling human-interest stories and written content. The objective is to promote gender equality, highlight the experiences and leadership of Palestinian women and girls, and effectively communicate programme results. The volunteer will contribute to UN Women's advocacy efforts by creating engaging content for their website and social media platforms, drawing from interviews and programme information from Gaza and the West Bank.
Responsibilities
The volunteer will conduct virtual interviews with beneficiaries and partners in Gaza and the West Bank, in Arabic and/or English. Responsibilities include supporting the development of human-interest stories and profiles, drafting and editing communications materials in both Arabic and English, and identifying strong story angles and key messages. The role involves transforming interviews and programme information into engaging web and social media content, adapting stories into various formats (website stories, social media posts, captions, video scripts), and supporting copywriting, editing, and proofreading. The volunteer will also contribute to communications and advocacy campaigns.
Work Experience
A background or studies in communications, journalism, media, languages, or digital communications is required. Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews, write engaging content for diverse audiences, and adapt stories for digital platforms is essential. Familiarity with basic design/video editing tools is desirable. The ability to work independently and meet deadlines is also required.
Skills
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills in Arabic and English are crucial. The ability to identify compelling story angles and key messages, write clear and engaging content, and understand social media adaptation is necessary. Creativity in developing content in various formats and the ability to work independently and remotely are key competencies.