General
Description of assignment title
Support in social media content creation for Youth4Water Plus Campaign
Assignment country
India
Expected start date
Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal
6. Clean water and sanitation
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
11 – 15 hours per week
Host entity
UNICEF
Type
Online
Duration
12 weeks
Number of assignments
1
Details
Mission and objectives
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Context
UNICEF’s Youth4Water Plus seeks an Online Volunteer to support Odisha-focused WASH-CCES initiatives. The Online Volunteer will strengthen programme delivery and youth engagement by providing support in the content creatioin. – With guidance from the Communciations Focal Point, the Online Volunteer will co-create youth stories; and develop topical multimedia posts alongside a schedule for LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. – Support in content creation for social media & website by curating and amplifying community voices; – Expected results are 2–3 social media posts scheduled per week The volunteer will work remotely, collaborate with UNICEF staff and partners, meet deadlines, attend briefings, and submit deliverables. Training, mentorship, certificates and recognition will be provided.
Task type
Writing and Editing
Task description
Since 2019, Youth4Water Plus has been working on youth-led action for water security, WASH, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship across Odisha. Its current themes include water conservation, biodiversity conservation, disaster risk resilience, renewable energy, responsible consumption and green skilling & entrepreneurship. Flagship programmes such as Odisha Conference Of Youth, Young Climate Leaders Action Project and Youth Entrepreneurship nurture young leaders, incubate local solutions and link youth to livelihood opportunities. The campaign supports key government departments to disseminate WASH and climate initiatives — including Swachhata Hi Seva, Swachhata Pakhwada, ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ and ‘Meri Life’ — through campaigns, training and joint events. To date Youth4Water Plus has engaged over 5,00,000 youth across urban and rural Odisha, maintains a strong social media presence, and collaborates with 50+ partners spanning UN agencies, civil society organisations, government departments and international partners. Volunteers will amplify outreach, facilitate local mobilisation, document youth actions, assist monitoring and strengthen partner coordination to scale impact and sustain youth engagement at community and policy levels.
Assignment requirements
Required experience
• Demonstrated interest in the social impact sector, communications, and advocacy. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Odia. • Ability to write compelling proposals and reports. • Prior experience in directly engaging and working with young people. • Familiarity with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Canva. • Ability to work effectively in high- pressure environments.
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Oriya, Level: Fluent, Required
Other information
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
Inclusivity statement
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Reasonable accommodation
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