Raise Awareness on GBV Prevention During 16 Days of Activism Campaign

Host entity: UNRCO

Areas of expertise: Communication, advocacy, public information, Digital and social media

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 promote awareness and action to end violence against women and girls.

To support the 2026 campaign, the Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO), in partnership with UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women, and UNV, is engaging 100 Online Volunteers to amplify campaign messages under the Spotlight Initiative. Through social media and digital platforms, volunteers will help raise awareness of gender equality, GBV prevention and response, survivor rights, available services, referral pathways, and access to justice.

Preference will be given to Liberian applicants and individuals with strong online networks in Liberia to maximize outreach and engagement with local audiences during the campaign period.

Task description

We are looking for 100 Online Volunteers to support the 2026 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign under the Spotlight Initiative in Liberia. Working under the coordination of the Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) and in collaboration with UN Women, UNFPA, UNDP, and UNV, the Online Volunteers will serve as Digital Activists, helping to amplify campaign messages and expand public engagement through digital platforms.

The volunteers will promote awareness of 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, and positive social norms.

Key Responsibilities
Share approved campaign content, including posters, graphics, short videos, and awareness messages, through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and other relevant digital platforms.
Promote campaign messages, hashtags, and calls to action related to ending violence against women and girls and advancing gender equality.
Engage online audiences through comments, discussions, reposts, and other forms of constructive interaction to encourage dialogue and participation.
Disseminate information on survivor rights, available services, referral pathways, and access-to-justice mechanisms.
Expand the reach of campaign content through personal, professional, and community networks, including youth groups, online communities, and civil society platforms.
Provide feedback on audience engagement, trends, and responses to campaign content to support campaign monitoring and reporting.

Selected Online Volunteers will be provided with campaign materials, key messages, and guidance necessary to effectively perform the assignment.

Preference will be given to Liberian applicants and individuals with strong online networks in Liberia, as the campaign seeks to maximize outreach and engagement among Liberian audiences.

Through this assignment, Online Volunteers will contribute to a nationwide awareness campaign while strengthening their skills in digital advocacy, communications, public awareness, and social media engagement in support of efforts to end violence against women and girls.

Skills and experience

Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, or X (Twitter) with the ability to engage and influence online audiences.

Experience in digital media, content creation, social media influencing, online advocacy, communications, marketing, public information, or community engagement.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to promote campaign messages and engage constructively with online communities.

Demonstrated interest in gender equality, gender-based violence prevention, youth empowerment, human rights, public health, social development, or community advocacy.

Ability to consistently share content, participate in online discussions, and support awareness-raising efforts throughout the campaign period.

Preference will be given to Liberian applicants and individuals with established social media networks in Liberia, as the campaign aims to maximize outreach and engagement with Liberian audiences

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