Document TB/HIV success stories, best practices and innovations
Organizational Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the UN's global health authority, dedicated to promoting health, ensuring universal access to healthcare, safeguarding global health security, and supporting vulnerable populations through collaborative efforts. Within the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, countries face diverse challenges in implementing TB, HIV, Hepatitis, and STI programs. Documenting successful country-led initiatives is crucial for sharing progress, practical solutions, and fostering cross-learning among national programs and partners.
Job Purpose
This role supports the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region's Tuberculosis, HIV, Hepatitis, and STIs (THS) team by identifying and documenting success stories, best practices, and innovations from priority countries. The objective is to create compelling narratives that highlight progress and effective solutions in TB, HIV, Hepatitis, and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care. These documented experiences will be disseminated to facilitate learning and adaptation across national TB programs and partner organizations, ultimately inspiring positive change and motivating global emulation of successful public health interventions.
Responsibilities
The online volunteer will contribute writing and storytelling skills to the WHO EMRO THS unit. Key responsibilities include coordinating with country office communications and technical focal points to gather background information on assigned beneficiaries. The volunteer will conduct interviews to collect personal insights and relevant supporting materials for success stories. Subsequently, the volunteer will draft engaging success stories in accordance with organizational guidelines. Finally, the drafted stories will be submitted to the communications focal point for review and clearance, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
Work Experience
Required experience includes a proven track record in writing and editing success stories. Experience in producing human-interest stories and other communication products is also necessary. This role requires the ability to gather information, conduct interviews, and draft compelling narratives based on provided data.
Skills
Essential skills include strong writing and editing capabilities, with a focus on storytelling and human-interest narratives. Expertise in public health, communication, advocacy, and public information is highly valued. The ability to coordinate with stakeholders, gather information effectively, and produce clear, engaging content is crucial for success in this role.