HIV/AIDS Awareness and Digital Advocacy Support
Organizational Context
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) works to prevent HIV spread, improve life expectancy for those living with HIV, and ensure a coordinated global response. UNAIDS combines resources from 11 UN organizations to end the epidemic by 2030. The Ethiopia Country Office promotes a human rights-based approach to HIV response, fostering an environment that upholds the dignity of individuals affected by HIV.
Job Purpose
UNAIDS Ethiopia seeks 16 Online Volunteers to enhance its digital outreach and community engagement for HIV prevention, treatment, and anti-stigma campaigns, particularly in connection with World AIDS Day 2026. Volunteers will remotely contribute to awareness-raising, online advocacy, content development, and promotion of key HIV messages targeting youth and the public. This assignment offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to global efforts to end AIDS while gaining practical experience in digital communications, public health advocacy, and volunteer engagement.
Responsibilities
Online Volunteers will support online HIV awareness and prevention campaigns by developing and disseminating digital content for social media and online platforms. They will promote key messages on HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and anti-stigma efforts. Volunteers will assist in virtual outreach and youth engagement initiatives, sharing campaign materials through their networks. Responsibilities also include participating in virtual meetings, collecting feedback on online engagement, contributing ideas to enhance campaign visibility and impact, and preparing brief reports on completed activities and achieved results.
Work Experience
While not strictly required, previous volunteering experience is an asset. A demonstrated interest in public health, HIV/AIDS awareness, community engagement, or social development is necessary. Basic computer literacy and the ability to use online communication tools are essential. Good written communication skills are also required.
Skills
Key skills include digital and social media proficiency, community development, communication, advocacy, and public information dissemination. Volunteers should possess basic computer literacy and be able to use online communication tools effectively. Good written communication skills are essential. A demonstrated interest in public health and HIV/AIDS awareness is also important.