Social Media and Communication Support

Support digital outreach and communication efforts for UNV in Ethiopia.

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Overview

Support digital outreach and communication efforts for UNV in Ethiopia.

You have:

  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Active accounts on at least three social media platforms are required.
  • Strong communication and writing skills are required.
  • Creativity is required.
  • Desired: Experience in content creation, graphic design, video editing, or project management.

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The UNV office in Ethiopia is seeking enthusiastic and creative Online Volunteers to support our digital outreach and communication efforts. This initiative aims to increase the visibility of the valuable work being undertaken by the communication team and to strengthen the growth and uptake of the Online Volunteering service at the country level. By engaging a wider network of volunteers, we aim to raise public awareness, strengthen community engagement, and expand the reach of the UNV programme in Ethiopia.

The Online Volunteers will support digital outreach activities for the UNV office in Ethiopia.

Specific tasks shall include:

• Content Promotion: Share and promote corporate and local content on various digital and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). • Content Creation: Develop creative ideas and content (posts, articles, graphics, short videos) to engage diverse local audiences and raise awareness of key messages and stories relevant to Ethiopia. • Community Engagement: Actively engage with local organizations and communities to foster partnerships and increase campaign reach. • Event Support: Organize and participate in local online events, such as virtual discussions, webinars, and digital storytelling sessions. • Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor and report on engagement metrics and feedback from outreach activities.

Online Volunteers will report to the Regional Communication Assistant and will receive training, messaging guidelines, and visual assets to support them in their role.

• Required Skills: Strong communication and writing skills, creativity, and a good understanding of social media platforms. Online Volunteers should have active accounts on at least three of the social media platforms mentioned above. • Desired Skills (Advantage): Experience in content creation, graphic design, video editing, or project management. • Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Local Language, if applicable is a strong asset.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time you created engaging content for social media. What was your approach? This question evaluates your content creation skills and creativity. Discuss specific examples, focusing on your thought process and the outcome.
How do you engage with communities online? Can you give an example? This assesses your community engagement strategies. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to promote content on social media effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you monitor and report on engagement metrics in your projects. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an experience where creativity significantly enhanced your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What digital tools do you find most useful for content creation and why? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure your content resonates with local audiences? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience in organizing online events. What challenges did you face? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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