Digital Content Creation Support for UNFPA Campaigns

Support digital content creation for UNFPA campaigns.

UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund

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Application deadline in 13 days: Tuesday 18 Aug 2026 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support digital content creation for UNFPA campaigns.

You have:

  • Experience creating digital content for social media platforms.
  • Ability to use these programs: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing tools, or similar platforms.
  • Knowledge of UN communication standards is an asset.

Contract

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UNFPA's Communications Team produces digital content to promote campaigns, highlight programme achievements, share human-interest stories, and engage audiences across different platforms. The Online Volunteers will support the creation of digital communication materials, including social media visuals, short videos, and other creative content, in coordination with UNFPA communication focal points. The volunteers' contributions will help UNFPA strengthen its online presence and communicate important messages related to sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, youth empowerment, and humanitarian response. Through this assignment, volunteers will gain practical experience working with a UN agency, strengthen their digital communication portfolios, and contribute to awareness-raising efforts that support communities across the region.

Online Volunteers will support UNFPA's digital communication efforts by developing assigned communication products based on their skills and interests. Each volunteer will complete a defined set of deliverables within one of the following areas: Team 1: Social Media Content Creation (1 volunteers) Deliverables per volunteer: Develop 5–10 social media posts including captions and visual concepts. Design 5 social media graphics using tools such as Canva or similar platforms. Adapt existing UNFPA communication materials into digital-friendly formats. Team 2: Short Video Content Creation (1 volunteers) Deliverables per volunteer: Produce 2–3 short videos (up to 60 seconds each) for social media platforms. Support video editing, subtitles, visual storytelling, and formatting for digital platforms. Team 3: Digital Storytelling and Web Content (2 volunteers) Deliverables per volunteer: Draft 2–3 human-interest stories, articles, or web content pieces in English and/or Arabic. Support editing and formatting of communication materials according to UNFPA guidelines. Team 4: Campaign and Event Communication Support (1 volunteers) Deliverables per volunteer: Share at least 10 communication materials on UNFPA campaigns using your social media channels. Report on the reach during events and highlight materials after events.

Experience creating digital content for social media platforms. Ability to use these programs: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing tools, or similar platforms. Knowledge of UN communication standards is an asset.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a digital content project you've worked on and the impact it had? This question assesses your experience and effectiveness in digital communication. Discuss a specific project, your role, the strategies used, and the outcome.
How do you approach social media content creation? This question evaluates your understanding of audience engagement and platform-specific strategies. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools do you prefer for graphic design and video editing, and why? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you ensure your digital content aligns with UNFPA's goals and guidelines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an example of a story you planned and executed for digital media? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to measure the success of digital campaigns? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with trends in digital communication? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think is the most important aspect of content creation for a humanitarian organization? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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