Social Media and Communication Support

Host entity: United Nations Volunteers

Application deadline: 09/09/2026

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.

In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities. In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

Assignment context

The UNV office in Malawi 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 communication 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 Malawi.

Task description

The Online Volunteers will support digital outreach activities for the UNV office in Malawi. 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 Malawi.
• 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 Chichewa Local Language, if applicable is a strong asset.

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