Detection of acute public health events through media/social media

Support WHO Egypt’s communications team with content creation.

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Overview

Support WHO Egypt’s communications team with content creation.

You have:

  • Familiarity with media/social media platforms and online search.
  • Experience in communications, journalism, or health information is desirable.
  • Ability to summarise findings clearly in English (Arabic desirable).

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WHO Egypt runs campaigns to raise awareness on priority public health issues such as vaccination, non-communicable diseases, and healthy lifestyles. To maximize reach and impact, WHO engages Online Volunteers to produce engaging digital content that connects with different audiences. Volunteers will contribute their creativity while gaining hands-on experience in international health communication.

We are seeking 4 Online Volunteers to support WHO Egypt’s communications team with content creation. Volunteers will collaborate to:

1- Identify and screen for data sources 2- Conduct data collection using Public Health Intelligence (PHI) defined methodology and tools from selected sources 3- Upload to the team's Online Signal Module (OSM) 4- Participate in the triage, morning briefs and Emergency Operation Center (EOC) meetings1-

Final Deliverables (Outcomes):

8–10 finalized graphics/infographics adapted to WHO brand guidelines.

1–2 short animations or multimedia assets.

1 campaign toolkit (containing visuals, draft messages, and usage guidelines).

Familiarity with media/social media platforms and online search.

Experience in communications, journalism, or health information is desirable.

Ability to summarise findings clearly in English (Arabic desirable).

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully created content for a specific audience? This question assesses your experience in tailoring content to different demographics. Provide a specific example, focusing on your process of understanding the audience's needs.
How do you approach data collection for a public health project? The interviewer wants to gauge your understanding of data collection methodologies. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to engage an online audience? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure your content aligns with brand guidelines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience collaborating with teams on content development. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a challenge you faced when creating multimedia content and how you overcame it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with the latest trends in health communication? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools do you prefer for graphic design and content creation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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