Support RCO Tunisia in Communication activities
Support communication activities by producing human-interest stories.
Overview
Support communication activities by producing human-interest stories.
You have:
- Write in Excellent Arabic and 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 your experience with writing narratives that focus on innovation? | The interviewer is looking for your ability to visually describe innovation through storytelling. | Share specific examples of stories you've written that highlight innovation. |
| How do you ensure cultural sensitivity when writing about local communities? | This assesses your awareness and approach to cultural representation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use for proofreading and editing your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced in research and how you overcame it. | 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. |
| Can you give an example of how you wrote a piece that aimed to inspire action? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your opinion, what makes a story relatable to young people? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach social media as a tool for communication? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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