Supporting UNV Outreach and Communications in Palau

Promote UN Volunteer opportunities in Palau through social media and local networks.

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Application deadline 3 days ago: Tuesday 7 Jul 2026 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Promote UN Volunteer opportunities in Palau through social media and local networks.

You have:

  • Fluency in Palauan and English is required.
  • An active, public account on social media on one of the following: Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn or any relevant local platforms.
  • Knowledge of and connections with local communities and networks in Palau are desirable.
  • Experience in communication, social media management, community outreach, or public engagement activities is desirable.
  • General experience in engaging with youth networks, local organizations, and academic institutions would be an asset.

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme in Asia and the Pacific is seeking to enhance the awareness of volunteering opportunities in Palau and increase understanding of how individuals can contribute their skills and expertise through UN Volunteer assignments.

Through this assignment, Online Volunteers in Palau will virtually support outreach efforts by disseminating communication materials, promoting volunteer opportunities, and engaging local networks to expand the reach of UNV campaigns.

Online Volunteers will support the dissemination of UNV communication materials by sharing at least two posts per week through their personal social media channels and local networks, including:

  • Invitations for individuals to register on the Unified Volunteering Platform (UVP).
  • Promotion of UNV online information sessions/webinars.
  • Promotion of UN Volunteer opportunities (national and international assignments), if available during that period.

Through the support of Online Volunteers in Palau, we aim to attract a diverse pool of candidates for UN Volunteer opportunities that contribute to United Nations activities in Palau and across the Pacific region.

We are seeking the assistance of 5 Online Volunteers in Palau to promote volunteering opportunities and help attract a diverse pool of candidates for UN Volunteer assignments.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Promote at least 2 posts/week using at least 1 social media platform where you have an active account in both English and Palauan.
  • All content and guidelines will be provided in English. Volunteers will be asked to write their own captions in Palauan.
  • Online Volunteers will be asked to record the outreach activities in an Excel file prepared by the UNV team, including details such as the posting date, platform used, and engagement metrics (e.g. likes, comments, and shares).
  • Online Volunteers may be asked to attend an initial virtual orientation session no longer than 1 hour.
  • Fluency in Palauan and English is required.

  • An active, public account on social media on one of the following: Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn or any relevant local platforms.

  • Fluency in Palauan and English is required.
  • Knowledge of and connections with local communities and networks in Palau are desirable.
  • Experience in communication, social media management, community outreach, or public engagement activities is desirable.
  • General experience in engaging with youth networks, local organizations, and academic institutions would be an asset.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience using social media for outreach? This question assesses your knowledge and skills in leveraging social media for communication. Share specific examples of past outreach efforts you've conducted on social media.
How do you plan to engage your local networks regarding UNV opportunities? This seeks to understand your thinking process for community engagement. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges do you foresee in promoting UNV opportunities in Palau? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Could you give an example of a successful online campaign you managed? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How comfortable are you in creating content in Palauan? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you measure engagement on your social media posts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to support volunteer opportunities in your community? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What platforms do you believe are most effective for outreach in Palau? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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