Online Volunteering Opportunity with UN Volunteer: Social Media Contents Designer
Applicant criteria
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The United Nations Volunteers Program is looking for experienced online volunteers to support Mission 1.5 (Mission1Point5.org) with the creation of content for its social media campaign #Mission1Point5 #VoteForClimate to improve its communications and increase the visibility and profile of Mission 1.5.
Main Tasks:
The online volunteers will have access to Mission 1.5 existing mobile game digital assets/arts and other resources to create and curate interesting content for its social media channels to be used in UNDP's 170 country offices and UN communication teams rolling out Mission 1.5 campaign towards COP26. Some examples of works can be found here. Tasks include producing 2-10 multimedia graphic designs including MP4s + GIFs using their own design software. Assets are needed towards Earth Day (April 22) and World Environment Day (June 5) and the former task will require quick support (2-3 weeks to do 2-10 graphics).
Background and Objectives:
Mission 1.5 is a new climate change campaign, led by UNDP and a broad list of partners from the public and private sectors. It is built around a mobile game that offers an easy and engaging way to learn about solutions that help stop climate change (Mission1Point5.org). The mobile game puts players in the role of policymakers trying to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees by making decisions on areas like energy, the economy and protecting people. It can be played by anyone of any age. After learning about the possible climate actions, the players can vote on the kinds of climate action they want to see and share their votes with friends. The results will also be sent to the global leaders towards COP26. Mission 1.5 campaign will feed into the advocacy work around climate change to keep the global temperature rise within 1.5 degrees. It is also is a key element of UNDP’s Climate Promise - Mission 1.5 commitment to support 100 countries to enhance their national climate action pledges this year.
Requirements:
- All applicants are required to submit a portfolio and one example of Mission 1.5 social media asset;
- applicants need to be in possession of the required design software;
- previous experience in graphic design and/or publication production is required.
About the UN Volunteers:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program 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 societies 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.
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