Job Details of Communication and Advocacy Assistant

Job description

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before May 26, 2024.

The United Nations Volunteers programme is a United Nations organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the UNV Country Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the implementation of the Communications and Advocacy strategy of the United Nations in Uganda and ensure volunteerism is integrated in joint UN initiatives.
• Support the UNV Field Unit in the development/production of communication and advocacy instruments and materials including for awareness-rising campaigns, including briefing materials in coordination with the supervisor.
• Participate in UN Communications Group and contribute to identifying new and creative ways to show how volunteerism can be integrated and mainstreamed in the UN programmes, promote a coherent image of the UNV and participate in developing a common UN Communications and Advocacy Action Plan and Workplans.
• Assist the Country Coordinator in collection of stories and articles from the serving UN Volunteers for inclusion in the UNV Newsletter, and maintenance of regular contact with publishers and other suppliers to ensure production.
• Regular update of the UNV media forums including Facebook page and Twitter account.
• Support the identification and synthesis of lessons learnt from UNV Assignments directly linked to UNV Strategic Framework outcomes.
• Assist the UNV Field Unit in organizing monthly advocacy workshops/briefings for partners and community to sensitize and create awareness on UNV’s mandates and work in Uganda.

Position in Organization:

• Description of assignment title: Communication and Advocacy Assistant
• Host entity: UNV
• Assignment country: Uganda
• Type: Onsite
• Expected start date: 01/09/2024
• Duration: 6 months
• Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals
• Number of assignments: 1
• Volunteer category: International UN University Volunteer
• Duty stations: Kampala

Qualification:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in – currently enrolled or recent graduate in communication, journalism, international relations, social sciences, or another relevant field.

Required experience

• 1 years of experience in or demonstrated interest in supporting media/communication and advocacy initiatives for development.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

How To Apply

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1754375755283712

The Closing Date: May 26, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.