Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
UN Women (UNW) is an organization established with the mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve gender equality. Founded in 1997, UN Women operates globally, focusing on the integration of women's rights into all aspects of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization plays a pivotal role in advocating for gender equality and works closely with Member States to ensure that commitments to gender equality are translated into actionable initiatives. UN Women has a significant presence in the State of Palestine, where it aims to support the implementation of international commitments to advance gender equality in alignment with national priorities. The organization emphasizes the importance of building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors to achieve its goals, which include mainstreaming gender in governance, supporting women's economic security and rights, and promoting women's rights and protection against violence.
Job Overview:
The position of Storytelling, Writing and Content Development Support is designed to assist the Communications team at UN Women Palestine in promoting gender equality through effective storytelling and content creation. The volunteer will engage in developing human-interest stories and written content that reflect the experiences and leadership of Palestinian women and girls. This role involves conducting virtual interviews with beneficiaries and partners in both Gaza and the West Bank, which will serve as the foundation for creating compelling narratives that highlight the impact of UN Women-supported programs. The volunteer will be responsible for drafting and editing communications materials in both Arabic and English, ensuring that the stories resonate with diverse audiences. The position requires a creative approach to transforming interviews and program information into engaging content suitable for UN Women’s website and social media platforms, thereby enhancing the visibility of gender equality issues in the region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The volunteer will conduct virtual interviews with beneficiaries and partners in Gaza and the West Bank, utilizing both Arabic and English as needed. They will support the development of human-interest stories and profiles, drafting and editing communications materials to ensure clarity and engagement. The role includes identifying strong story angles, key messages, and impactful quotes from interviews and program information. The volunteer will be tasked with turning these interviews and information into engaging web and social media content, adapting stories into various formats such as website articles, social media posts, captions, quote cards, and short video scripts. Additionally, the volunteer will assist in copywriting, editing, and proofreading communications materials, contributing to broader communications and advocacy campaigns aimed at promoting gender equality.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess strong writing and editing skills in both Arabic and English, with a keen ability to craft compelling narratives. Familiarity with gender equality issues and the Palestinian context is essential. The ideal candidate should demonstrate creativity in storytelling and have experience in content development for digital platforms. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are crucial for conducting interviews and collaborating with team members. The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively is also required, along with a commitment to the mission of UN Women and the promotion of gender equality.
Educational Background:
A background in communications, journalism, social sciences, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have relevant coursework or experience that demonstrates their ability to engage with storytelling and content creation. A degree or ongoing studies in a related discipline will be advantageous for applicants.
Experience:
While prior experience in communications or content development is beneficial, it is not strictly required. Candidates with volunteer experience or internships in related fields will be considered favorably. The role is suitable for individuals looking to gain practical experience in storytelling and advocacy within the context of gender equality.
Languages:
Fluency in both Arabic and English is mandatory for this position, as the volunteer will be required to conduct interviews and produce content in both languages. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
This position is a volunteer role, and the duration of the contract may vary based on project needs. The role is part-time, allowing flexibility in hours worked. The position is open to both national and international applicants, and while it is based in the Palestinian Territory, remote work may be possible depending on the circumstances. Compensation details are not specified, but the role offers valuable experience in the field of gender equality advocacy.
UN Women (UNW) is an organization established with the mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve gender equality. Founded in 1997, UN Women operates globally, focusing on the integration of women's rights into all aspects of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization plays a pivotal role in advocating for gender equality and works closely with Member States to ensure that commitments to gender equality are translated into actionable initiatives. UN Women has a significant presence in the State of Palestine, where it aims to support the implementation of international commitments to advance gender equality in alignment with national priorities. The organization emphasizes the importance of building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors to achieve its goals, which include mainstreaming gender in governance, supporting women's economic security and rights, and promoting women's rights and protection against violence.
Job Overview:
The position of Storytelling, Writing and Content Development Support is designed to assist the Communications team at UN Women Palestine in promoting gender equality through effective storytelling and content creation. The volunteer will engage in developing human-interest stories and written content that reflect the experiences and leadership of Palestinian women and girls. This role involves conducting virtual interviews with beneficiaries and partners in both Gaza and the West Bank, which will serve as the foundation for creating compelling narratives that highlight the impact of UN Women-supported programs. The volunteer will be responsible for drafting and editing communications materials in both Arabic and English, ensuring that the stories resonate with diverse audiences. The position requires a creative approach to transforming interviews and program information into engaging content suitable for UN Women’s website and social media platforms, thereby enhancing the visibility of gender equality issues in the region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The volunteer will conduct virtual interviews with beneficiaries and partners in Gaza and the West Bank, utilizing both Arabic and English as needed. They will support the development of human-interest stories and profiles, drafting and editing communications materials to ensure clarity and engagement. The role includes identifying strong story angles, key messages, and impactful quotes from interviews and program information. The volunteer will be tasked with turning these interviews and information into engaging web and social media content, adapting stories into various formats such as website articles, social media posts, captions, quote cards, and short video scripts. Additionally, the volunteer will assist in copywriting, editing, and proofreading communications materials, contributing to broader communications and advocacy campaigns aimed at promoting gender equality.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess strong writing and editing skills in both Arabic and English, with a keen ability to craft compelling narratives. Familiarity with gender equality issues and the Palestinian context is essential. The ideal candidate should demonstrate creativity in storytelling and have experience in content development for digital platforms. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are crucial for conducting interviews and collaborating with team members. The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively is also required, along with a commitment to the mission of UN Women and the promotion of gender equality.
Educational Background:
A background in communications, journalism, social sciences, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have relevant coursework or experience that demonstrates their ability to engage with storytelling and content creation. A degree or ongoing studies in a related discipline will be advantageous for applicants.
Experience:
While prior experience in communications or content development is beneficial, it is not strictly required. Candidates with volunteer experience or internships in related fields will be considered favorably. The role is suitable for individuals looking to gain practical experience in storytelling and advocacy within the context of gender equality.
Languages:
Fluency in both Arabic and English is mandatory for this position, as the volunteer will be required to conduct interviews and produce content in both languages. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
This position is a volunteer role, and the duration of the contract may vary based on project needs. The role is part-time, allowing flexibility in hours worked. The position is open to both national and international applicants, and while it is based in the Palestinian Territory, remote work may be possible depending on the circumstances. Compensation details are not specified, but the role offers valuable experience in the field of gender equality advocacy.
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