Support to Communications and Social Media

Contract

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The Online Volunteer assignment supports the communications and Public Information Unit of UNISFA - Abyei. with delegated Authority the Volunteer will design Public information outreach materials for media relations ,publications ,web and digital media with the objective of promoting awareness and respect for the mission's work and Mandate.

We are looking for a volunteer to assist the Strategic Communications and Public Information Office team by keeping the team, the UNISFA and partners up to date with the latest developments in the Sudanese, South Sudanese and international social and mainstream media on topics relevant to our work and mandate. The main task to be undertaken by the Online Volunteer; •The preparation of a daily news roundup to be sent out to colleagues, including to senior management colleagues and partners. •The volunteer will also support the office in content creation and updating social media sights Facebook, twitter and Instagram. •Media monitoring - putting together a daily, weekly list of news articles and SM posts related to Sudan, South Sudan • Social media support – assistance with developing social media for a wide range of platforms – specifically twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, LinkedIn and others from approved press releases and FB posts. Tracking the success of the different platforms over 12 weeks to see which ones we should focus on. •Social media monitoring – support to the Communications Specialist in undertaking periodic analytics to advise us which of our posts are more successful, which social media platforms are people in Cambodia using, which are the most effective for our target audience and specifically for donors, partners, young people. •The Online Volunteer will be provided with draft material to contribute to. For close coordination and discussion, the Online Volunteer is expected to be available for calls via Skype/Zoom/Microsoft Teams.

• Candidates should have previous experience in social media, communications, campaigning or strategy development with excellent communication and writing/editing skills.
• Good knowledge of online marketing tools and channels, as well as experience with designing of outreach/marketing tools is highly desired.
• A degree in marketing, marketing management, communications or related fields is considered an asset.
• Excellent written communication skills in English