Digital Awareness Campaign for Ebola Outbreak Response in Uganda
Support design and dissemination of digital awareness campaign on Ebola.
Overview
Support design and dissemination of digital awareness campaign on Ebola.
You have:
- Prior experience in public awareness campaigns, community engagement, and social mobilization, including behavior change communication.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills are required.
- Familiarity with digital communication tools and platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, X, Facebook, and similar channels) is highly desirable.
- Experience in designing communication or advocacy materials is an added advantage.
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Uganda remains at risk of infectious disease outbreaks, including Ebola Virus Disease, which requires sustained public awareness and prevention efforts. Limited access to timely, accurate information and health services, particularly in hard-to-reach communities, increases vulnerability to misinformation and delayed care-seeking behaviour. In collaboration with UNV, UN Women Uganda is implementing a digital awareness campaign to strengthen public understanding of Ebola prevention, early detection, and appropriate response measures.
UN Women Uganda is seeking an experienced and creative Online Volunteer to support its communications team in designing and disseminating a digital awareness campaign on Ebola prevention and response.
The volunteer will support the development and sharing of approved messaging on Ebola risks, prevention measures, and the importance of early medical attention. They will also help amplify verified
- Candidates should have prior experience in public awareness campaigns, community engagement, and social mobilization, including behavior change communication.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills are required.
- Familiarity with digital communication tools and platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, X, Facebook, and similar channels) is highly desirable.
- Experience in designing communication or advocacy materials is an added advantage.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a public awareness campaign you worked on and your role in it? | This question assesses your experience in campaigns similar to this role. | Discuss specific examples of campaigns, your contributions, and the outcomes. |
| How do you approach communicating health information to a diverse audience? | This question evaluates your ability to tailor messages for different groups. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What digital communication platforms have you used to engage with the public? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to manage misinformation about health topics. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure that the messaging you design is culturally sensitive? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a behavior change communication strategy you have implemented? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to measure the effectiveness of communication materials? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize messages in a campaign dealing with critical health issues? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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