Organization Mission

UNICEF has been working for the realization of the rights of children and women of Moldova since 1995. Partnerships with the government, parliamentarians, civil society, media, business and others have resulted in advances in the realization of children’s rights in a number of areas and the increased commitment of duty bearers to the fulfillment of their obligations as per the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). UNICEF’s work addresses issues of all children in the country to improve their health, education, development, and protection.

Context

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.

Every year, the UNITE Campaign focuses on a specific theme. The campaign calls on citizens to show how much they care about ending violence against women and girls by sharing the actions they are taking to create a world free from violence towards women.

UNICEF cooperation with UNV has established a Special Programme Initiative, aiming at engaging UN Volunteers to support UNICEF and in particular the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign in the Republic of Moldova. The selected UN Community Volunteers will assist UNICEF team in Moldova in:
• Content Design: Support UNICEF in developing visual content and communication materials (images, flyers, posters, booklets, and digital assets) to support campaigns and outreach initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision UNICEF Moldova Social Behavior Change (SBC) Officer, the UN Community Volunteers will:

• Develop high-quality visual content (digital and print), including images, infographics, flyers, posters, banners, and booklets for SBC communication in line with UNICEF branding and visibility guidelines.
• Adapt and localize existing global UNICEF campaign materials into the Moldovan context, ensuring cultural sensitivity and accessibility (including for persons with disabilities and refugees).
• Support UNICEF in designing SBC outreach materials for Social Behaviour Change Communication and awareness-raising campaigns on child protection, GBV prevention, inclusion, and youth engagement.
• Adapt in coordination with UNICEF the content into user-friendly, engaging designs.
• Ensure that all materials are optimized for multiple formats and platforms (social media, print, outdoor, community spaces).
• Provide editable source files and final ready-to-use versions in all required formats.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills and Experience

• Education in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field is desirable;
• Proven experience in designing communication and visibility materials (flyers, posters, brochures, booklets, digital content) is an asset;
• Strong skills in using professional design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or equivalent);
• Ability to adapt content into clear, user-friendly visuals;
• Good understanding of branding, accessibility, and cultural sensitivity in design;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism
• Self-management

Living Conditions

This is a volunteer assignment, not employment. By sharing your time, energy, and talents, you can support communities in need and become part of something greater than yourself — a global movement for peace, development, and humanitarian aid. Volunteering strengthens trust, solidarity, and reciprocity among citizens, and it can promote a sense of belonging and purpose.

– If the selected UN Community Volunteer is required to travel or attend specific events, travel and daily meal expenses will be covered by the Host Entity.
– Upon successful completion of the assignment, UN Community Volunteer will receive a UNV Certificate of Service.
– The UN Volunteer will receive UNV-provided CIGNA medical insurance coverage for the duration of the assignment.
– There will be no payment, stipend, or any allowances.

Remarks:
Important: In addition to duty station specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment.

UN Volunteer supporting SPI in the Europe and Central Asia region:

The support provided by the UN Volunteer for events supporting the host UN entity in the region of Europe and Central Asia is a Special Programme Initiative (SPI) by UNV. SPIs respond to volunteer-specific needs of the United Nations system and donor entities. They are established by specific policy documents that address the desired programmatic aims and broader SDGs’ outcomes in line with UNV guiding principles. UN Volunteers for this SPI in the Europe and Central Asia region are governed by the particular conditions set out in their offers and contracts.

In addition to the specific requirements set out above, candidates for these volunteer assignments will be subject to background checks, confirmation, and clearance provided by the United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS).