Support RCO Tunisia in Communication activities
Support communication activities through storytelling for sustainable development.
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Overview
Support communication activities through storytelling for sustainable development.
You have:
- Candidates must be able to write in Excellent Arabic.
- Demonstrate excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
- Good knowledge of terminology related to sustainable development and the United Nations system will be considered an asset.
Contract
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Contexte - Identify and discuss SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and its connections to other SDGs (8 and 4). - Analyze how story-driven narratives can highlight individual innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Develop research question formulation and use lightweight, non-internet-based methods to gather contextual insights.
Each story should illustrate a real-world problem, the innovative approach taken, and the potential impact on local communities and the broader economy. The assignment emphasizes the role of individuals in advancing sustainable development and how innovation can be scaled within national and international frameworks.
The volunteer will produce five human-interest stories (600–800 words each), drawing on their own research and identification of impactful youth stories online, as well as content gathered through a call for contributions, for publication on the United Nations in Tunisia’s social media platforms. Each story will present the context, the challenge encountered, the action taken, the impact achieved, and how other Tunisians can draw inspiration from it to create a ripple effect and make a difference. Deliverables: - 2-3 draft and final versions stories - Short paragraph + call to action to be published in social media (3 to 4 sentences)
Candidates must be able to write in Excellent Arabic and demonstrate excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills. A good knowledge of terminology related to sustainable development and the United Nations system will be considered an asset.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you developed a compelling narrative around an innovative idea? | The interviewer wants to assess your storytelling ability and creativity. | Share a specific example focusing on the context, the innovation, and the impact. |
| How do you ensure your writing is suitable for social media platforms? | This question aims to understand your adaptability and audience awareness. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an instance where you had to research a topic thoroughly. What was your process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you incorporate feedback into your writing process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to write about sustainable development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss the importance of storytelling in driving social change? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage youth in sustainable development initiatives through your stories? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on sustainable development topics? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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