Online Volunteers for UN Women

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is a global champion for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Established in 2010, UN Women works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, promote their empowerment, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization operates in multiple countries around the world, leading and coordinating efforts within the United Nations system to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action. UN Women is dedicated to placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, advocating for the rights and empowerment of all women and girls, and addressing structural barriers to equal justice.

Job Overview:
The position of Online Volunteers for UN Women is focused on supporting the Communications Team in the development of social media design materials and an interactive engagement component for International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th, 202

• The volunteers will play a crucial role in amplifying the campaign's message under the theme 'Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls'. This role requires creativity and experience in social media design, as the volunteers will be responsible for creating branded materials that align with UN Women’s branding guidelines. The volunteers will also develop a short, creative online quiz that aligns with the IWD messaging and campaign objectives, contributing to the overall goal of raising awareness and promoting the rights of women and girls.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Online Volunteers will engage in several key tasks, including:

• Discussing and defining the campaign’s target audience, objectives, and intended outcomes with the Communications Team.
• Creatively designing branded social media materials (3-5 visuals) using Canva for IWD, which may include static posts, story-format visuals, and campaign banners.
• Developing a short, creative online quiz that aligns with the IWD messaging and campaign objectives, utilizing key messages and background materials provided by UN Women.
• Coordinating closely with the Communications Team through email and virtual meetings as needed to ensure alignment and effectiveness of the materials produced.
• Ensuring that all materials produced are in English and adhere to UN Women’s branding guidelines.
• Understanding that all produced materials will be the intellectual property of UN Women and may be used in future promotional materials.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidates for this position should possess the following qualifications:

• Proven experience in social media design and content creation, particularly using design tools such as Canva.
• Strong understanding of branding and the ability to create visually appealing materials that align with organizational guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate effectively with team members.
• Creativity and innovation in developing engaging content that resonates with the target audience.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a related field would be advantageous for this role. Candidates should demonstrate relevant skills and experience that align with the responsibilities of the position.

Experience:
Candidates should have prior experience in social media design and content creation, particularly in a volunteer or professional capacity. Experience working with non-profit organizations or in campaigns focused on gender equality and women's rights would be beneficial. The role requires creativity and the ability to produce high-quality materials under tight deadlines.

Languages:
The primary language for this position is English, as all produced materials must be created in English. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory for this role.

Additional Notes:
This position is a volunteer role, and as such, it may not offer compensation. The duration of the contract is likely tied to the timeline leading up to International Women’s Day on March 8th, 202

• The role is expected to be part-time, with flexibility in hours to accommodate the volunteers' schedules. Volunteers will not be required to manage social media accounts or post content, as all publishing and platform management will be handled directly by UN Women.