Document TB/HIV success stories, best practices and innovations

Host entity: WHO

Areas of expertise: Public health, immunisation, Communication, advocacy, public information

Application deadline: 12/11/2026

Mission and objectives

The World Health Organization serves as the directing and coordinating authority for public health within the United Nations system. WHO seeks to promote health, ensure everyone can attain the highest level of health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable through partnerships, people and countries.

Assignment context

Countries in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region are implementing TB, HIV, Hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care activities in diverse epidemiological, health-system and operational contexts. Documenting credible country experiences can help capture progress, highlight practical solutions, and facilitate learning and adaptation across national TB programmes and partners.
WHO EMRO’s THS team seeks support to identify and document selected TB, HIV, Hepatitis and STIs success stories, best practices and innovations from priority countries for wider dissemination and cross-country learning. Documentation will be based on information provided or validated by country teams and relevant stakeholders, with technical review by WHO.

Task description

WHO EMRO Tuberculosis, HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections unit (THS) is seeking an enthusiastic online volunteer to contribute their writing and storytelling skills. We are convinced that these success stories have the power to inspire individuals worldwide, motivating them to emulate positive change.
The volunteer will support the THS unit in
• Information Gathering: Coordinate with the country office communications and technical focal point to obtain background information about assigned beneficiaries.
• Beneficiary Interviews: Conduct interviews with the beneficiaries to gather personal insights, experiences, and any supporting materials relevant to their success stories.
• Drafting two Success Stories: Utilize the collected information to draft engaging success stories in alignment with the organization's guidelines.
• Review with Communications Focal Point: Submit the initial draft to the communications focal point for feedback and clearance.

Skills and experience

• Experience in writing and editing success stories.
• Experience in production of human interest stories and other communication products

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