General
Description of assignment title: Develop key messages on Youth Peace and Security
Assignment country: Senegal
Expected start date: Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
6 – 10
Host entity: UNV Regional Office West and Central Africa
Type: Online
Duration: 2 weeks
Number of assignments: 2
Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development. Volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for recognition of volunteers, working with partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing an increasing number and diversity of volunteers, including experienced UN Volunteers, throughout the world. UNV embraces volunteerism as universal and inclusive, and recognizes volunteerism in its diversity as well as the values that sustain it: free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity. Based in Bonn, Germany, UNV is active in around 130 countries every year. UNV, with Field Units in 86 countries, is represented worldwide through the offices of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP Executive Board.
Context
Youth peace and security in West and Central Africa is a critical and complex issue that encompasses a range of challenges and opportunities. This context is shaped by various factors, including political instability, armed conflicts, economic disparities, social inequalities, and demographic trends. Addressing youth peace and security in West and Central Africa requires a holistic approach that addresses the complex interplay of political, economic, social, and cultural factors. Empowering young people, promoting education and skills development, and engaging them in peacebuilding efforts are essential components of any strategy aimed at fostering stability and development in the region. These are the reason why we are looking for one online volunteer to support the Regional Working Group on Youth, Peace, and Security to develop key messages that will be shared with stakeholders to help create a unified voice within UN entities and government on how to the best ways to communicate on how to address the youth and peace challenges in the region.
Task type
Communication and social media
Task description
We are looking for 1 experienced and creative Online Volunteer who will support the Regional Working Group on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) with the development of an outreach/social media messages. In close collaboration with the UNV and UNFPA youth team, the Online Volunteer will: – Discuss and define the target audience, desired goals, and outcome. – Analyze the YPS resources to understand the context and the type of message to be develop – Develop specific messages in English and French using the 5 pillars of YPS The Online Volunteer will be provided with material and other sources to develop the messaging as required and available. For close coordination and discussion, the Online Volunteer is expected to be available for calls via Skype/Zoom/Microsoft Teams.
Requirements
Required experience
Candidates should have previous experience in campaigning or strategy development and excellent communication and writing/editing skills. Good knowledge of online youth programmes and projects in the region as well as experience with designing of outreach/advocacy is required. A degree political sciences, sociology, communications, or related fields is considered an asset.
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Fluent, Required
Other information
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.