Communications and Digital Engagement Support for the GRP Hub

Host entity: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Governance, Rule of Law and Peacebuilding (GRP)

Application deadline: 17/08/2026

Mission and objectives

UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy.

The Governance, Rule of Law, and Peacebuilding Hub, a joint endeavor of the Crisis Bureau (CB) and the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS), integrates work across governance, rule of law and peacebuilding (GRP) to substantially improve UNDP positioning and resource mobilization, undertake global advocacy; advance principled and effective solutions that support accountable, inclusive and effective governance, prevent and respond to crisis, and enable peacebuilding and early recovery from crisis, whilst addressing underlying risks.

To strengthen the visibility, consistency, and impact of its communications, the GRP Hub seeks support from an Online Volunteer with experience in communications, social media management, and graphic design.

Assignment context

The Governance, Rule of Law and Peacebuilding (GRP) Hub is seeking an Online Volunteer to strengthen its communications, visibility, and digital engagement efforts. The volunteer will help translate complex governance, peacebuilding, and development topics into accessible and visually engaging content for LinkedIn and other communications channels. Key responsibilities include designing graphics, drafting social media content, developing templates, and supporting content planning. The assignment contributes to increasing the visibility of UNDP's work, knowledge products, and impact in the governance, rule of law and peacebuilding sector. It offers an opportunity to gain experience working with a global UNDP team on strategic communications and knowledge sharing.

Task description

Selected online volunteer will develop a LinkedIn content engagement and growth strategy for the GRP Hub, aimed at increasing visibility, audience growth, and followership. The strategy should include recommendations on how to engage thematic teams across the Hub to source content, maintain a coordinated content pipeline, and ensure balanced representation of different teams and thematic areas on the Hub's LinkedIn page.

Skills and experience

Demonstrated experience in communications, public information, digital marketing, journalism, graphic design, or a related field.

Experience managing or supporting organizational social media channels, particularly LinkedIn.

Experience supporting communications strategy development and content planning.

Excellent drafting, editing, and storytelling skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Familiarity with international development, governance, peacebuilding, or UN-related topics is desirable.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.