Human Interest Storytelling Support for UN-Habitat Afghanistan

Host entity: UN-HABITAT AFG

Areas of expertise: Communication, advocacy, public information, Writing, editing, proofreading

Application deadline: 17/11/2026

Mission and objectives

UN-Habitat has worked in Afghanistan since 1992 for sustainable urban development. High-impact projects have improved the living conditions for Afghan communities in vulnerable situations and contributed to the physical and social reconstruction of the country. Historically, UN-Habitat has focused on supporting government in the development of urban policies and regulations; strategic urban planning; increasing municipal revenue; establishing community-based organizations; addressing the land and housing needs of IDPs and returnees; and contributing to the provision of basic urban services. In the current context, UN-Habitat focuses on directly supporting the Afghan people through humanitarian assistance and basic human needs projects.

UN-Habitat programmes and projects range from shelter projects to more sustainable housing solutions (including strong leadership on HLP rights); improved access to services, including water, education, and social services; all projects are designed to reduce the impact of climate change through increasing the resilience of vulnerable communities.

Assignment context

This assignment will support the UN-Habitat Country Office in raising awareness of its work and programmes across Afghanistan. Through compelling human-interest stories, the Online Volunteer will help communicate the impact of UN-Habitat's projects and highlight the experiences of the communities and individuals benefiting from its interventions. The stories will contribute to the Country Office's outreach and visibility efforts, reaching donors, the general public and the media.

Task description

With support from UN-Habitat's Communications Unit, the Online Volunteer will develop four human-interest stories highlighting the impact of UN-Habitat's work and programmes in Afghanistan.

The Online Volunteer will work with background information, beneficiary interview notes and relevant project documentation provided by UN-Habitat. The volunteer will prepare engaging, well-structured stories in line with UN-Habitat's communications guidelines and writing manuals, highlighting beneficiaries' experiences and the impact of project interventions.

Skills and experience

Experience:

Candidates must have at least 4 (four) years of extensive storytelling and writing experience.

The candidates should have:
- Excellent creative writing skills.
- Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills.
- Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for impactful communications.
- Ability to adhere to and implement corporate branding guidelines

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