Description of assignment title
Digital Awareness Campaign for Ebola Outbreak Response in Uganda
Assignment country
Uganda
Number of Assignments
10
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
1 – 5 hours per week
Modality
Online
Duration
Sustainable Development Goal
3. Good health and well-being
Details
Mission and objectives
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide.
Context
Uganda remains at risk of infectious disease outbreaks, including Ebola Virus Disease, which requires sustained public awareness and prevention efforts. Limited access to timely, accurate information and health services, particularly in hard-to-reach communities, increases vulnerability to misinformation and delayed care-seeking behaviour. In collaboration with UNV, UN Women Uganda is implementing a digital awareness campaign to strengthen public understanding of Ebola prevention, early detection, and appropriate response measures.
Task type
Communication and social media
Task description
UN Women Uganda is seeking an experienced and creative Online Volunteer to support its communications team in designing and disseminating a digital awareness campaign on Ebola prevention and response. The volunteer will support the development and sharing of approved messaging on Ebola risks, prevention measures, and the importance of early medical attention. They will also help amplify verified
Assignment requirements
Required experience
– Candidates should have prior experience in public awareness campaigns, community engagement, and social mobilization, including behavior change communication. – Strong writing, editing, and communication skills are required. – Familiarity with digital communication tools and platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, X, Facebook, and similar channels) is highly desirable. – Experience in designing communication or advocacy materials is an added advantage.
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Desirable Kiswahili, Level: Fluent, Desirable Luganda, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Other information
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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Deadline: :25/06/2026
