Online Volunteer

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, established in 196

• UNFPA operates in over 150 countries, focusing on reproductive health care, gender equality, and the prevention of gender-based violence. The organization aims to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA has been active in South Sudan since 2006, establishing a full Country Office in 2012, and works closely with various stakeholders to strengthen health systems and improve access to reproductive health services.

Job Overview:
The Online Volunteer position at UNFPA South Sudan involves documenting and transforming survivor-centered narratives into high-quality advocacy and communication products. This role is crucial for amplifying survivor voices and creating impactful content that serves as advocacy tools, evidence for programming, and resources for community engagement. The volunteer will work under the supervision of the Programme Specialist - Gender and will be responsible for developing a documentation strategy, collecting stories, producing advocacy-oriented content, and compiling a professional anthology. The position emphasizes ethical storytelling and trauma-sensitive approaches, ensuring that the narratives protect identities and promote resilience.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Online Volunteer include:

• Developing an inception report and documentation framework that includes ethical storytelling guidelines, consent and confidentiality protocols, and trauma-sensitive approaches.
• Collaborating with GBV caseworkers to identify and collect survivor stories, ensuring full consent and transforming case materials into narratives that highlight resilience and recovery.
• Producing 25-35 high-quality stories and adapting them into various formats for advocacy, including social media excerpts and donor briefs.
• Compiling a professional anthology of 40-60 pages that includes thematic chapters and contextual introductions on GBV in South Sudan.
• Aligning storytelling outputs with UNFPA digital campaigns and providing content for community engagement tools.
• Offering guidance to partners on ethical documentation and storytelling for advocacy, while promoting gender-sensitive messaging and youth engagement throughout the assignment.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a strong understanding of gender-based violence issues, ethical storytelling, and advocacy strategies. The volunteer should possess excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to transform complex narratives into accessible content. Familiarity with digital content creation and social media platforms is essential. The candidate should also demonstrate cultural sensitivity and a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and informed consent.

Educational Background:
A background in social sciences, communications, public health, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with experience in gender studies, human rights, or community development will be highly regarded. Relevant training in ethical storytelling and advocacy will also be beneficial.

Experience:
Candidates should have prior experience in documentation, storytelling, or advocacy work, particularly in contexts related to gender-based violence or reproductive health. Experience working with vulnerable populations and understanding trauma-sensitive approaches is crucial. Familiarity with UNFPA's mission and objectives will be an advantage.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as all documentation and communication will be conducted in this language. Knowledge of Arabic or local languages spoken in South Sudan would be considered a valuable asset, enhancing the ability to engage with diverse communities and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This is a volunteer position, and the duration of the assignment is not specified. The role is expected to be full-time, with flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the project. The volunteer will be working remotely, but may need to engage with local partners and stakeholders in South Sudan. Compensation details are not provided, as this is a volunteer role.