Online Volunteer for WHO Content Creation for Social Media and Website

Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office was established in Prague in 199

• Its mission is to assist Czechia in achieving its main public health priorities and to engage the country in global public health initiatives. The priorities for the Country Office are outlined in the Biennial Plan of Cooperation between WHO/Europe and Czechia, which is implemented in close collaboration with national institutions and international partner agencies. The WHO Country Office aims to enhance public health through effective communication and engagement with stakeholders.

Job Overview:
The WHO Country Office in Czechia is seeking an Online Volunteer to support its communication efforts. This role is crucial for enhancing WHO's visibility and disseminating key health messages through various communication channels. The volunteer will receive orientation and training on WHO's communication guidelines, tools, and procedures, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute effectively. Regular supervision and support will be provided by an assigned supervisor, and necessary resources and materials for carrying out communication activities will be made available. The main tasks include managing WHO Czechia's social media platforms, developing content for social media, and updating the country office website to ensure accurate and timely information is accessible to the public.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Online Volunteer will be responsible for several key tasks:

• Social Media Management: Support the management of WHO Czechia's social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) to actively promote key health messages, campaigns, and initiatives. This includes creating and publishing 8 posts per week across various platforms, with a time commitment of 1 hour per post for content creation, graphics, scheduling, and publishing.
• Content Creation: Update the country office website by adding, editing, and updating content, with a commitment of 2-3 hours per post to ensure accurate and timely information is available. Draft and edit compelling and accurate content for social media posts and other communication materials. Collaborate with relevant teams, including the Head of Country Office and technical and communication staff, to gather information and stories for content creation. Ensure all content adheres to WHO's communication guidelines and standards.
• Online Events: Take photos at 5 events, with a time commitment of 1 hour per event.
• Monitoring and Engagement: Monitor the performance of communication activities, including social media engagement metrics, website traffic, and media coverage.
• Graphic Design: Utilize basic graphic design tools such as Canva to create visually appealing graphics for social media posts, infographics, and other digital materials, ensuring they align with WHO's branding guidelines and effectively convey key messages.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and have a good understanding of social media platforms and their management. Familiarity with graphic design tools, particularly Canva, is essential for creating engaging visual content. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders, ensuring that all content aligns with WHO's communication guidelines. Attention to detail and the ability to monitor and analyze engagement metrics are also important qualifications for this role.

Educational Background:
A background in communications, public health, marketing, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have a solid understanding of public health issues and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Relevant coursework or experience in social media management and content creation will be beneficial.

Experience:
While prior experience in a similar role is advantageous, it is not strictly required. The organization is open to candidates who are eager to learn and develop their skills in communication and public health. Experience in volunteer work or internships related to communications or public health will be considered a plus.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as all communication will be conducted in this language. Knowledge of Czech is a plus but not required. Additional languages may be beneficial depending on the target audience and communication needs.

Additional Notes:
This position is part-time, requiring a commitment of approximately 4 hours per week for social media management and additional hours for content creation and event photography. The role is suitable for individuals looking to gain experience in public health communication and social media management. The organization may consider international candidates for this volunteer position.