Social Media and Communication Support

Host entity: UNV

Application deadline: 09/09/2026

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board. Read more about the added value of UNV, UN Volunteers and volunteerism.

Assignment context

The UNV office in Kenya is seeking enthusiastic and creative Online Volunteers to support our digital outreach and communication efforts. This initiative aims to increase the visibility of the valuable work being undertaken by the communications team and to strengthen the growth and uptake of the Online Volunteering service at the country level. By engaging a wider network of volunteers, we aim to raise public awareness, strengthen community engagement, and expand the reach of the UNV programme in Kenya.

Task description

The Online Volunteers will support digital outreach activities for the UNV office in Kenya. Specific tasks shall include:

• Content Promotion: Share and promote corporate and local content on various digital and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Content Creation: Develop creative ideas and content (posts, articles, graphics, short videos) to engage diverse local audiences and raise awareness of key messages and stories relevant to Kenya.
• Community Engagement: Actively engage with local organizations and communities to foster partnerships and increase campaign reach.
• Event Support: Organize and participate in local online events, such as virtual discussions, webinars, and digital storytelling sessions.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor and report on engagement metrics and feedback from outreach activities.

Online Volunteers will report to the Regional Communication Assistant and will receive training, messaging guidelines, and visual assets to support them in their role.

Skills and experience

• Required Skills: Strong communication and writing skills, creativity, and a good understanding of social media platforms. Online Volunteers should have active accounts on at least three of the social media platforms mentioned above.
• Desired Skills (Advantage): Experience in content creation, graphic design, video editing, or project management.
• Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Kiswahili, if applicable is a strong asset.

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