Support UNFPA in production, editing, fact-checking and proofreading of reports.

DetailsMission and objectives

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the global focal point for sexual and reproductive health (SRH), working towards a world where every pregnancy is desired, every childbirth is safe, and the potential of every young person is realized. UNFPA aims to advance gender equality, empower women, girls, and young people, and collaborate with partners worldwide to deliver comprehensive SRH and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) services. The organization's overarching goal is to eliminate unmet family planning needs, prevent avoidable maternal deaths, combat GBV, child marriage, and female genital mutilation by 2030. During crises, UNFPA responds proactively, integrating SRH, rights, and GBV responses into emergency interventions by working closely with governments, NGOs, UN agencies, and other partners.

Context

Somalia is experiencing a complex and protracted humanitarian crisis characterized by conflict, drought, displacement, food insecurity, and limited resources. Approximately 8.25 million people in Somalia require urgent humanitarian assistance. The ongoing floods have further exacerbated the situation, affecting 1.7 million people, displacing 695,000 individuals, and resulting in a death toll of 55, including 14 children. UNFPA is actively responding to the flood situation by providing essential SRH and GBV services in the South West, Jubaland, and Hirshabelle States. Given the escalating humanitarian needs in Somalia, UNFPA requires a dedicated candidate to enhance the visibility of its humanitarian activities, advocate for the protection and prioritization of women and girls, mobilize resources, and showcase results and achievements. The selected candidate will lay the foundation for increased reporting on UNFPA's flood response activities in 2023 and beyond.

Task type

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Task description

In the context of the ongoing flood situation in Somalia, the online volunteer will contribute to the production, editing, fact-checking, proofreading, and quality control of reports. Working collaboratively with field offices and hub managers, the volunteer will monitor, analyze, and report gaps in humanitarian needs and responses related to GBV and SRH. The assigned tasks include developing various written documents such as situation reports, flash updates, factsheets, humanitarian bulletins, background papers, and related materials. The volunteer will assist in compiling relevant information and analysis for appeals seeking international assistance, as well as embark on virtual field missions to collect and disseminate information on the impact of the humanitarian crisis on women and girls. Additionally, drafting regular weekly and monthly updates for internal and external audiences, including donors and the media, is a crucial responsibility. The volunteer will consolidate and analyze data on program implementation, achievements, and indicators to facilitate the preparation of periodic and activity-specific reports in a timely manner.

Required experience

Areas of Expertise: Communication and Content Creation: Basic Copywriting: Displaying skills to articulate messages in a compelling and engaging manner for effective communication. Clarity in Communication: Exhibiting the ability to create easy-to-understand texts for various communication products, ensuring clarity and accessibility for diverse audiences. Experience Writing Content for Online and Social Platforms: Demonstrating proven experience in crafting content for online and social platforms, recognizing the increasing importance of digital communication channels. Visibility Guidelines and Brand Integrity: Adherence to UNFPA Visibility Guidelines: Demonstrating understanding and the ability to consistently follow UNFPA Visibility Guidelines to maintain brand integrity. Data Analysis and Reporting: Ability to analyze Data/Text and Developing Reports: Demonstrating proficiency in basic data and text analysis, identifying and procuring missing data, and developing complete reports. Collaboration and Coordination: Collaboration and Coordination: Showcasing strong collaboration and coordination skills to facilitate effective teamwork, ensuring visibility efforts are closely aligned with broader organizational objectives. Areas of Specialization: Contextual Communication: Knowledge of Humanitarian Contexts: Possessing knowledge of humanitarian contexts, enabling the contextualization of communication content in alignment with the organization's humanitarian mission. Crisis Communications Management: Crisis Communications Management: Demonstrating an understanding of crisis communications management to safeguard and maintain the organization's reputation during challenging situations. Innovation and Adaptability: Adaptability and Innovation: Exhibiting adaptability and innovative thinking to respond effectively to changing circumstances and devise creative solutions. Press and Media Relations: Press Release Writing: Showcasing the ability to draft press releases, effectively communicating key organizational updates to media outlets. Quick Product Development: Quick Product Development: Possessing the capability to prepare quick communication products in limited time frames, addressing urgent communication needs and time-sensitive situations.

Languages

English, Level: Working knowledge, Required Somali, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Other informationInclusivity 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.