Support to Communications and Social Media

Details

Mission and objectives

UNISFA was established in July 2011 under authority of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). UNISFA is mandated to Strengthen the capacity of the Abyei Police Service (APS) by providing support, including the training of personnel, and coordinate with the APS on matters of law and order, Monitor and verify the redeployment of armed forces from the Abyei area in accordance with the 20 June 2011 Agreement, Provide de-mining assistance and technical advice, Facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and free movement of humanitarian personnel in coordination with relevant Abyei Area bodies, When requested and in cooperation with the APS, provide security for oil infrastructure in the Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) and later to organize the referendum The Council also authorized UNISFA under Chapter VII to: • Protect UN Personnel, facilities, installations, and equipment. • Ensure the security and freedom of UN and humanitarian personnel and members of the Joint Military Observers Committee and Joint Military Observer Teams established by the 20 June Agreement. • Protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence; and protect the Area from incursions by unauthorized elements and ensure security.

Context

The Online Volunteer assignment supports the communications and Public Information Unit of UNISFA - Abyei. with delegated Authority the Volunteer will design Public information outreach materials for media relations ,publications ,web and digital media with the objective of promoting awareness and respect for the mission's work and Mandate.

Task description

We are looking for a volunteer to assist the Strategic Communications and Public Information Office team by keeping the team, the UNISFA and partners up to date with the latest developments in the Sudanese, South Sudanese and international social and mainstream media on topics relevant to our work and mandate. The main task to be undertaken by the Online Volunteer; •The preparation of a daily news roundup to be sent out to colleagues, including to senior management colleagues and partners. •The volunteer will also support the office in content creation and updating social media sights Facebook, twitter and Instagram. •Media monitoring - putting together a daily, weekly list of news articles and SM posts related to Sudan, South Sudan • Social media support – assistance with developing social media for a wide range of platforms – specifically twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, LinkedIn and others from approved press releases and FB posts. Tracking the success of the different platforms over 12 weeks to see which ones we should focus on. •Social media monitoring – support to the Communications Specialist in undertaking periodic analytics to advise us which of our posts are more successful, which social media platforms are people in Cambodia using, which are the most effective for our target audience and specifically for donors, partners, young people. •The Online Volunteer will be provided with draft material to contribute to. For close coordination and discussion, the Online Volunteer is expected to be available for calls via Skype/Zoom/Microsoft Teams.