Online Volunteer for Story Writing and Communication Support
Contribute to storytelling and digital communication for UNVMC
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Overview
Contribute to storytelling and digital communication for UNVMC
You have:
- Strong writing skills with the ability to craft compelling, first-person narratives.
- Deep understanding of the cultural, social, and political context of the country.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish is required.
- Knowledge of graphic design applications is desirable.
- Previous experience in storytelling, journalism, or academic content creation is an asset.
Contract
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The UNV Team in the UNVMC is seeking creative and skilled online volunteer to support with the digital communications efforts by developing visually compelling and impactful stories that amplify the UNV contributions to the peace process in Colombia and promote volunteerism. By writing these stories, the Online Volunteer will contribute to advocacy campaigns, audience engagement and help raise awareness about the crucial role of the UN Volunteers in the UNVMC mandate.
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Team in the UNVMC is looking for one online volunteer to: 1. Write Stories: Write at least three personal stories from UN Volunteers serving for the peace process in the UNVMC in the different regional offices of Colombia. The stories should highlight the contribution of our UN Volunteers to the peace process in Colombia. 2. Edit and submit stories: Once the testimonies collected and the stories written, the online volunteer will edit and create a graphic design template to submit the stories through the email. Ensure that the stories are personal and reflect the added value of being a UN Volunteer and the contribution to the peace process in Colombia. 3. Ensure Quality and Authenticity: Review and edit stories to ensure they meet the standards for quality, authenticity, and relevance.
Benefits of Participation - Amplify your knowledge about the peace process in Colombia through the work and stories of our serving UN Volunteers. - Skill Development: Enhance your storytelling, writing and skills through the tips and trainings provided by our UN experts. - Visibility: Your work will be published in our internal newsletter to more than 1,000 UNVMC staff members and will be shared with UNV HQ to be published in digital platforms.
- Writing skills: Strong writing skills with the ability to craft compelling, first-person narratives.
- Cultural awareness: Deep understanding of the cultural, social, and political context of the country.
- Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish is required.
- Graphic design skills: Knowledge of graphic design applications is desirable.
- Experience in Storytelling: Previous experience in storytelling, journalism, or academic content creation is an asset.
Candidates can share a link to show their communication products to demonstrate the skills requested in this DOA. Candidates can share this link through “Other qualifications” section in UVP.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully crafted a compelling narrative? | This question assesses your storytelling ability and creativity. | Discuss a specific example, detailing the audience, context, and outcome of your story. |
| How do you ensure the authenticity and quality of the content you produce? | The interviewer wants to know your approach to maintaining high standards in your work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with cultural contexts in storytelling? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you believe storytelling is important for advocacy campaigns? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you've used graphic design to enhance a written piece? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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