Support with the drafting and proofreading of 4 weekly bulletins

Support in writing and revising newsletters for humanitarian awareness.

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OCHA - Regional Office for the Latin America and the Caribbean - ROLAC

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Volunteering Communications & PR

Application deadline 5 years ago: Monday 25 Jan 2021 at 08:00 UTC

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Overview

Support in writing and revising newsletters for humanitarian awareness.

You have:

Write and revise 4 weekly newsletters
6-10 hours of work per week
Bilingual in English and Spanish

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Details

OCHA - Regional Office for the Latin America and the Caribbean - ROLAC, is looking for 1 online volunteer to support us in the writing and revision of 4 weekly newsletters. The information and advocacy products seek to raise awareness of ongoing humanitarian situations and responses in Latin America and the Caribbean. At the end of the assignment the online volunteer will receive a certificate of appreciation for the support provided.

Writing and editing
Journalism, mass media and broadcasting

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) supports the coordination of the humanitarian activities working in collaboration with government authorities, NGOs, international organizations, UN agencies and other partners to promote international standards and best practices aiming to improve the quality of the humanitarian actions in benefit to population in need. The information and advocacy products seek to raise awareness of the humanitarian situations and responses ongoing in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Volunteers: 1 needed
6-10 hours per week / 5 weeks

Creativity and attention to details.
Latin America and the Caribbean
English, Spanish

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to write about a sensitive topic?	This assesses your ability to handle delicate subjects with care and accuracy.	Share an example that demonstrates your sensitivity and understanding.
How do you prioritize your tasks when working on multiple newsletters?	The interviewer wants to gauge your time management and organizational skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use for effective editing?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach writing for an audience that may not be familiar with humanitarian issues?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of your creativity in previous writing projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.