Support in Documentation of Successful Stories of Volunteerism for Development

Assist in crafting web stories for UN Volunteers.

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Overview

Assist in crafting web stories for UN Volunteers.

You have:

  • Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language.
  • Ability to create compelling narratives.
  • Willingness to adapt writing style to UNV guidelines.
  • Genuine enthusiasm for storytelling.

Contract

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UNV is seeking Online Volunteers to assist in crafting web stories highlighting the experiences of UN Volunteers and their significant contributions during their assignments. Online Volunteers will have access to background information and visuals, including photos, for each volunteer story. UNV will provide ongoing support, guidance, and advice throughout the assignment to ensure the success of the storytelling endeavor.

The key tasks are:

• Support in creating and curating interesting content (short article) on UN Volunteers for the UNV website, using storytelling techniques and multimedia elements. • Support in social media content creation on UN Volunteers for various social media channels such as LinkedIn, website and Facebook including social media posts/posters.

The Online Volunteers are expected to produce 3 web stories and content for social media during their engagement. The web stories should follow the UNV web writing guidelines and using multimedia elements such as photos or infographics. The Online Volunteer will receive feedback and guidance from UNV colleagues on the content and quality of their outputs.

• Candidate should have excellent writing skills, strong command of the English language, including grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. • Demonstrated ability to create compelling narratives that capture the reader's attention. • Willingness to adapt the writing style to align with UNV guidelines and requirements. • A genuine enthusiasm for storytelling and the ability to evoke emotions and create connections through written words.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a story you've created that captured an audience's attention? This shows your ability to craft compelling narratives. Provide a brief overview of the story and the techniques you used to engage the audience.
How do you adapt your writing style to fit different guidelines or audiences? This assesses your flexibility and attention to detail. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with social media content creation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain how you would incorporate multimedia elements into your storytelling? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to volunteer for storytelling projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 11 months ago - Updated 2 months ago - Source: unv.org