Developing UN SDG News Communication Project

Volunteering

Overview

Support the relaunch of UN News with a focus on SDG awareness.

You have:

• Knowledge of organizational design or HR
• Ability to visualize and structure complex systems
• Clarity in defining tasks and responsibilities
• Strong interest or experience in digital communication, journalism, or media production
• Familiarity with Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and online community platforms (e.g., Telegram, Discord)
• Skills in video editing, graphic design, or copywriting are highly valued
• Ability to work in a remote and international team, using collaborative tools
• Demonstrated passion for climate action, sustainability, or the SDGs
• Knowledge of marketing or communications strategy
• Understanding of social media trends and tools
• Ability to connect messaging with audiences
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience in team coordination or support roles
• Familiarity with tools like Slack, Trello, Zoom

Contract

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Our organization is accredited by the UNEP and UNCCD and holds special consultative status with the UN ECOSOC. We are committed to addressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17. For many years, we have been publishing the "Weekly World Climate Change News," and we are now expanding our efforts to include information on the United Nations SDGs.

Through our weekly news updates, we aim to raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals and inform the public about global actions being taken to achieve these goals. Raising awareness about the SDGs is vital for several reasons: it mobilizes action, fosters a sense of ownership, enhances accountability, leverages resources, and shapes policies and priorities. By promoting awareness of the SDGs, we encourage both individual and collective responsibility, drive action, promote transparency, and mobilize resources towards these goals. Ultimately, this contributes to a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future for all by empowering individuals, influencing policies, and encouraging collaboration.

This Online Volunteer assignment supports the preparatory phase for the relaunch of United Nations News under the Universal Versatile Society. The focus is on establishing a strategic foundation for a global digital campaign aimed at raising awareness about SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 17 (Partnerships), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Online volunteers will collaborate to develop the strategic plan for the United Nations News initiative focused on SDG and climate awareness. This phase does not include direct media production, but the selected Online Volunteers will establish the project's mission, organizational structure, role distribution, process flow, human resources planning, and marketing approach. Therefore, the four selected candidates will work on the project under the following designation or task-

1. Project Strategy Development Support This person will create the strategic planning process and ensure alignment among all strategic elements. Manages the development of project vision, mission, objectives, timelines, and overall roadmap. The main tasks include: • Define the project vision, mission, and key goals • Coordinate the planning team and synchronize efforts • Develop the strategic roadmap with defined milestones • Facilitate strategic discussions and maintain documentation

2. Organisational Planning Development Support Designs the internal structure of the project. Creates charts, defines roles, and builds a scalable team structure aligned with project needs. The main tasks include: • Create organizational charts and reporting lines • Define internal team structures and roles • Document responsibilities and interactions between roles

3. Marketing Strategy Development Support Develops the communication and marketing strategy for distributing SDG content. Plans the audience strategy, channels, KPIs, and tone. The Main tasks include: • Develop a content dissemination strategy • Define digital platforms and engagement tactics • Set performance indicators (KPIs) for reach and impact

4. Volunteer Coordination Support Develop the document to facilitate internal communication within the strategy team. Supports onboarding, scheduling, and overall team well-being. The main tasks include: • Schedule meetings and follow-ups • Track team progress and task completion • Ensure smooth communication across the team

The team of four volunteers will collaborate and discuss the project through weekly virtual meetings, supervised by members of our organizations..

The selection will be done based on a written assignment followed by a virtual interview. Online Volunteers will be given a role/responsibility based on any of their below-mentioned skills and expertise- • Knowledge of organizational design or HR • Ability to visualize and structure complex systems • Clarity in defining tasks and responsibilities • Strong interest or experience in digital communication, journalism, or media production. • Familiarity with Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and online community platforms (e.g., Telegram, Discord). • Skills in video editing, graphic design, or copywriting are highly valued. • Ability to work in a remote and international team, using collaborative tools. • Demonstrated passion for climate action, sustainability, or the SDGs. • Knowledge of marketing or communications strategy • Understanding of social media trends and tools • Ability to connect messaging with audiences • Organizational and interpersonal skills • Experience in team coordination or support roles • Familiarity with tools like Slack, Trello, Zoom

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