UN University Volunteer in Digital Media

Contract

This is a UNV National University contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National University contracts.

The Digital Media Clerk focuses on monitoring UNDP Indonesia's website and social media channels. The primary goals are to ensure content accuracy, regular updates, and adherence to established procedures.

Under the direct supervision of Communications Assistant of Communications Unit, the UN University Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Website Management a) Contributes to regular content updates to ensure accuracy, relevance, and engagement, under the guidance of the team lead. b) Assists in the development of new content sections that highlight UNDP Indonesia activities. c) Supports technical maintenance and functionality checks by collaborating with the ICT Team, enhancing technical skills and understanding of website infrastructure. d) Helps monitor website traffic and user engagement metrics, learning to use analytics tools to optimize website performance and user experience. e) Engages in the content management workflow, which includes scheduling, publishing, and archiving web content, as part of a team. f) Contributes to ensuring website accessibility, supporting efforts to make the web-site usable by people with disabilities, and learning about web accessibility standards.

• Social Media Management: a) Helps in creating interesting and timely posts on various social media platforms. b) Supports monitoring of social media conversations and participates in engaging with the audience to enhance interaction and community building, under the super-vision of senior team members. c) Participates in content planning meetings, contributing ideas and learning about strategic communication and campaign planning. d) Supports the management of social media calendars, helping to schedule posts and campaigns, and learning about content timing and audience peak times. e) Assists in responding to comments and inquiries on social media platforms. f) Engages in training sessions on the latest social media tools and trends, enhancing skills in the use of technology for effective social media management.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

☐ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☐ Building Trust ☐ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☐ Empowering Others ☐ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☐ Judgement and Decision-making ☐ Knowledge Sharing ☐ Leadership ☐ Managing Performance ☐ Planning and Organizing
☐ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☐ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in digital content creation, social media man-agement, or website management. • Youth with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. We strive for inclusivity and diversi-ty, welcoming candidates who can bring diverse perspectives to our team. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded. • Experienced in organizing digital campaign, event or related initiative in university scope. • Ability to work collaboratively in a team, and eagerness to learn from real-world digital marketing and IT environments.

The position will be based in the Jakarta, capital of Indonesia and home to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat, where basic living needs, including accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities and telecommunications/internet services are readily available.

All staple foods such as rice, bread, meat, vegetables, fruits, salt, sugar, cooking oil, etc. can be found in the markets, along with basic hygiene products and household supplies, including variety of imported goods. Almost all items can also be ordered for delivery (from grocery to cooked food to household essentials) through various mobile applications. Jakarta has numerous good restaurants as well as plenty of attractive malls and shopping centres, making it one of the most vibrant cities to live in South-East Asia.

Jakarta’s climate is generally hot and humid, with the Indonesian wet and dry seasons dividing the year in two. Average temperature is in the upper 30°C range year-round, and the rainy season lasts between November and March. The most used means of transportation are taxi or local bus. Mobile phone is the most reliable tool to communicate, and internet services are readily available at the apartment complexes. ATMs are located on every other street in Indonesia and international cards can usually be used to withdraw Indonesian Rupiah.

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The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos