Online Volunteer

Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) Iraq aims to strengthen the country's health system and accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Established to enhance health security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, service delivery, and emergency preparedness, WHO Iraq collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and various partners. The organization focuses on public health priorities through evidence-based policies and interventions, with flagship areas including strengthening health systems, ensuring equitable access to essential healthcare, improving emergency preparedness and outbreak response, combating communicable and non-communicable diseases, and enhancing maternal, child, and adolescent health services. WHO Iraq also works to improve access to essential medicines, promote antimicrobial resistance prevention, and address environmental and mental health challenges. The overarching goal is to build national capacities, promote effective policies, and provide technical guidance to improve health outcomes for all Iraqis while ensuring sustainable and resilient healthcare systems.

Job Overview:
The position of Online Volunteer is designed for individuals with expertise in document design, layout formatting, and visual communication. The primary function of this role is to enhance the usability, readability, and professional presentation of the National HIV, Viral Hepatitis & Syphilis Testing Services Guidelines developed by WHO in collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Health. The redesigned document must align with WHO and MoH branding standards, ensuring it is polished, user-friendly, and facilitates effective implementation. Volunteers will gain valuable experience working on a high-impact health document that contributes to improving healthcare accessibility and policy implementation in Iraq. Upon successful completion of the assignment, volunteers will receive an official certificate of appreciation from the United Nations, recognizing their contribution to this important health initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Online Volunteers will be tasked with several key responsibilities aimed at improving the design and presentation of the National Guidelines. These include:

• Document Formatting & Layout Improvement: Volunteers will work on enhancing the overall layout of the document to ensure it is visually appealing and easy to navigate.
• Typography & Visual Design: This involves selecting appropriate fonts, sizes, and styles that enhance readability and align with WHO branding.
• Tables, Figures & Graphics Enhancement: Volunteers will be responsible for improving the visual representation of data through well-designed tables and figures that effectively communicate information.
• Header & Footer Standardization: Ensuring that headers and footers are consistent throughout the document to maintain a professional appearance.
• Final Quality Check: Conducting a thorough review of the document to ensure cohesion, alignment, and professional aesthetics, all under the guidance of WHO’s team.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Online Volunteer position should possess a strong background in document design and visual communication. They should have experience in creating professional documents that adhere to branding standards. Familiarity with WHO guidelines and health-related documentation is a plus. Additionally, volunteers should demonstrate attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a degree or coursework in graphic design, visual communication, public health, or a related field would be advantageous. Candidates should have a solid understanding of design principles and experience with design software.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have prior experience in document design and layout formatting. Experience working with health organizations or on health-related documents is highly desirable. Volunteers should be able to demonstrate their ability to produce high-quality, professional documents that meet organizational standards.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, as the guidelines will be developed in this language. Knowledge of Arabic may be beneficial, given the context of the work in Iraq, but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This is a volunteer position, and while it does not specify a contract duration, it is likely project-based. The role is remote, allowing volunteers to contribute from anywhere. The position is part-time, with flexibility in hours depending on the volunteer's availability and the project's timeline. Compensation is not provided, but volunteers will receive an official certificate of appreciation from the United Nations upon successful completion of the assignment.