Produce Short Videos for the 2026 16 Days of Activism Campaign

Host entity: UNRCO

Areas of expertise: Digital and social media, Audio-visual content, Communication, advocacy, public information

Application deadline: 23/11/2026

Mission and objectives

The UN Country Team (UNCT) Liberia is led by the UN Resident Coordinator who coordinates all the UN’s operations in Liberia with the support of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office.

The UN Resident Coordinator's Office provides direct support to the UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team, including advisory, technical and management support. The office coordinates the implementation of the UNDAF and helps the UNCT operate more efficiently through harmonized business transaction and cost effectiveness. It is made up of three units namely; the Core Coordination Unit, the Peace, Political and Development Unit and the Liberia Multi-Partner Trust Fund/Peacebuilding Fund (PBF).

Assignment context

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a global campaign observed annually from 25 November to 10 December to mobilize action to end violence against women and girls.

To support the 2026 campaign in Liberia, the Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO), in partnership with UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women, and UNV, is engaging Online Volunteers to support digital awareness and advocacy efforts under the Spotlight Initiative. The campaign will focus on raising awareness of gender equality, women's empowerment, GBV prevention and response, survivor rights, referral pathways, access to services, and access to justice.

Online Volunteers will support the campaign by producing engaging short videos for dissemination through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other digital platforms, helping to increase public awareness, strengthen community engagement, and amplify campaign messages across Liberia.

Task description

We are looking for eight (8) Online Volunteers to support the production of short, engaging videos for the 2026 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign under the Spotlight Initiative in Liberia. Working under the guidance of the Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) and in collaboration with the Communications Teams of UN Women, UNFPA, UNDP, and UNV, the Online Volunteers will transform approved campaign messages and scripts into compelling video content tailored to the Liberian context.
The videos will focus on gender equality, women's empowerment, prevention and response to gender-based violence, survivor rights, referral pathways, access to services, sexual and reproductive health and rights, youth engagement, access to justice, positive masculinity, and positive social norms.
Key Responsibilities
• Review approved campaign messages, scripts, branding guidelines, and communication materials provided by the campaign team.
• Produce and edit short awareness videos optimized for TikTok, Facebook Reels, Instagram Reels, and LinkedIn.
• Incorporate subtitles, graphics, animations, voiceovers, music, and other creative elements where appropriate.
• Ensure videos are engaging, culturally relevant, youth-friendly, and suitable for digital audiences.
• Optimize videos for mobile viewing and social media engagement.
• Revise videos based on feedback from the Communications Teams.
• Deliver final videos in publish-ready formats suitable for multiple social media platforms.
Expected Deliverables
Collectively, the eight Online Volunteers will produce:
• 16 short videos (approximately 30-60 seconds each).
• Videos optimized for TikTok, Facebook Reels, Instagram Reels, and LinkedIn.
• Final files in editable and publish-ready formats.
Learning Opportunity

Through this assignment, Online Volunteers will contribute to a nationwide awareness campaign supporting the Spotlight Initiative while gaining practical experience in digital communications, video production, social media engagement, and advocacy. Their work will help raise awareness, promote positive social norms, and support efforts to end violence against women and girls in Liberia.

Skills and experience

• Candidates should have proven experience in video production and editing for social media.
• Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Canva.
• Strong understanding of social media trends and audience engagement.
• Ability to translate complex messages into visually appealing content.
• Portfolio of previous work in similar campaigns or themes is an advantage.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with women's rights related content.
• Animation or motion graphics skills.
• Knowledge of Liberian cultural and social context.

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