Help Jordan Hear About the Census

Host entity: UNFPA Jordan

Areas of expertise: Communication, advocacy, public information, Community development, Art, design, culture

Application deadline: 22/10/2026

Mission and objectives

UNFPA is the United Nations' sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights agency. Its mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA works to advance the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), placing rights, choices, gender equality, and human dignity at the center of sustainable development.

The UNFPA Strategic Plan 2026–2029 provides a roadmap for accelerating progress towards the ICPD agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals through four interconnected outcomes:

Ending the unmet need for family planning;
Ending preventable maternal deaths;
Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and
Adapting to demographic change through evidence- and rights-based policies.

The fourth outcome recognizes that changing population dynamics—including changes in population size, fertility, mortality, aging, migration, and population distribution—have profound implications for sustainable development, human capital, social protection, health, education, labor markets, climate resilience, and the well-being of present and future generations. UNFPA supports countries to anticipate demographic change, understand its implications, and identify rights-based policy options that enable societies to adapt and thrive.

At the heart of this work is population data, demographic intelligence, and foresight. UNFPA supports countries to strengthen population data and statistical systems, generate and analyze disaggregated data, and translate demographic evidence into national development strategies, public policies, investments, and programs. This enables governments to better understand who is being left behind, anticipate future population needs, allocate resources more effectively, and design policies that are responsive to changing population realities.

UNFPA therefore brings together its expertise in sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, youth, population dynamics, data, demographic analysis, and foresight to help countries make better-informed decisions and build more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable societies. Demographic intelligence is not an end in itself; it is a means to ensure that policies and investments are grounded in evidence, uphold rights and choices, and enable all people to fulfill their potential.

Innovation, partnerships, technology, and new sources of data are important accelerators of this work. UNFPA seeks to strengthen national capacities and data systems, scale effective innovations, foster strategic partnerships, and use new technologies and analytical approaches to improve the generation, analysis and use of population data and demographic intelligence.

Together, these efforts support UNFPA’s overarching ambition: to accelerate progress towards the three transformative results while helping countries anticipate and adapt to demographic change, ensuring that population dynamics and demographic intelligence inform policies, investments, and development planning—and that no one is left behind.

Assignment context

Jordan is conducting its 2026 General Population and Housing Census, a nationwide exercise that helps build an accurate picture of Jordan’s population, households and living conditions, providing essential data for better planning, policies, and services.

To help make sure everyone understands the importance of the Census, UNFPA Jordan is bringing together 300 Online Volunteers to raise awareness across Jordan.

We are building a large, youth-friendly digital volunteer team where you can use your creativity, social media skills, and connections to help Census information reach communities across the country.

Your message could reach someone who would otherwise never hear about the Census.

You don't need to be a communications expert.
You might be a graphic designer.
You might love making Reels and short videos.
You might be the person who knows how to get a message in front of the right people.

There is a place for you on the team.

By joining, you will also gain hands-on experience in digital communication, social media, online outreach, and working with a United Nations team—while contributing to an important national initiative.

Your voice can help Jordan count, understand, and plan for its future.

Task description

You choose and participate in one of these teams:
Team 1: Graphics & Digital Communication
Team 2: Video & Reels Content Creation
Team 3: Digital Dissemination and Outreach

What will each team do?
Team 1: Graphics & Digital Communication
- Create 2–3+ graphics, carousels, or infographics.
- Adapt approved messages into clear, engaging Arabic content.
- Suggest creative ideas for reaching people in Jordan.
- Refine your content based on feedback.

Team 2: Video & Reels Content Creation
- Create 2–3+ Reels, short videos, or similar content.
- Develop creative hooks, captions, and formats.
- Turn Census information into simple, engaging videos.
- Refine your content based on feedback.

Team 3: Digital Dissemination and Outreach
- Share approved Census content through relevant online communities and networks.
- Reach youth, university, community, and professional audiences.
- Identify new ways to reach people across Jordan.
- Track your dissemination activities and basic reach/engagement.

Skills and experience

- Anyone who speak Arabic fluently
- Have friends and family inside Jordan.
- Be able to commit 5–8 hours per week for 4 weeks.

If you have the skills, creativity or connections to help — apply.

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