Community Manager

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

This volunteering opportunity is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Tunisia in the framework of the initiative launched in partnership with UNV in December 2023 to foster youth and disability inclusion through meaningful and impactful volunteering assignments with the United Nations between 2024 and 2026.

The Community Manager will operate under the direct guidance of the National Information Officer (NIO) at the United Nations Information Centre, affiliated with the Resident Coordinator Office, to assist in fulfilling its advocacy and communication responsibilities in support of the UN Country Team. He/she will collaborate closely with RCO, NationaUNIC and the UN Communication Group, to enhance the visibility of the United Nations, promote the activities and achievements of UN agencies, and advocate for the 2030 development agenda.

Under the direct supervision of National Information Officer (NIO), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Work closely with the Digital Communication Assistant to enhance the visibility of the United Nations and promote its mandate. • Support the RCO in communicating about the Youth and Employment Trust Fund project. • Contribute to developing the visibility of the United Nations, its mission, values, and the 2030 agenda across various web platforms and social networks. • Assist the UNIC in creating video clips, editing and formatting visibility materials, creating infographics as well as proposing creative and innovative communication formats to engage the general public. • Assist in capturing photographs and videos of UN events where the RC is present whenever possible. • Support the communication team in providing greater visibility to the work and achievements of the UN country team in Tunisia. • Contribute to writing articles on joint projects of the country team. • Undertake additional communication-related responsibilities as requested by management. • In addition to the responsibility incumbent upon all UN Volunteers to promote volunteer engagement.

• Commitment and Motivation
• Communication
• Creativity
• Ethics and Values
• Working in Teams

• Digital communication • Webmarketing • Community management • Graphic Design Skills: Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or similar programs is essential. • Skills in photography and video editing will be an asset. • Ability to translate technical information into clear, emotional, and engaging content for broad public audiences. • Familiar with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn YouTube channels etc. • Open to technological advancements such as artificial intelligence.

The local office and workspace is located in Tunis. The capital of Tunisia offers a modern environment with diverse cultural experiences and warm hospitality. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health and communications are easily available. However, it's worth noting that public transportation, road infrastructure and administrative facilities may not be very accessible to people with disabilities.

While Arabic is the official language, French is commonly spoken, facilitating ease of communication. The road infrastructure is well-developed, and taxis are accessible for transportation. Accommodation options are plentiful, although prices have seen an upward trend in recent years. The overall security situation is stable, and Tunisia provides a safe living environment. Additionally, Tunisia is serviced by an international airport with connections to major cities.

According to the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS), Tunisia is classified as a family duty station. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, volunteers are responsible for arranging their own housing and living essentials, with support provided through the national UN Volunteers program.