UNV: UNV ROLAC Editorial Stories – Panama City

Organization Mission

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN (United Nations) organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development. Volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust, solidarity, and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for recognition of volunteers, working with partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing an increasing number and diversity of volunteers, including experienced UN Volunteers, throughout the world. UNV embraces volunteerism as universal and inclusive and recognizes volunteerism in its diversity as well as the values that sustain it: free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity.

Context

The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) is strengthening its strategic communications to amplify the visibility and impact of UN initiatives across the region. As part of this effort, the office is seeking the support of a Online Volunteer (OV) to contribute to the development and refinement of editorial content that highlights the work of UN entities, partners, and volunteers in the region.

The OV will work closely with the ROLAC Communications Specialist and under the guidance of the regional communications team to support the creation, editing, and adaptation of content for digital platforms, including the UNV website and social media. This includes drafting articles, success stories, and human-interest pieces that reflect the values of volunteerism and the contributions of UN Volunteers to sustainable development.

The OV’s contributions will be particularly valuable in the context of ongoing initiatives such as the IVD, IVY and Volunteers for Events Initiatives, where editorial content plays a key role in showcasing the engagement of volunteers and the transformative impact of their work. The OV may also support content related to thematic areas such, gender equality, and youth empowerment, ensuring alignment with UNV’s editorial standards and strategic messaging.

This assignment offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in UN communications, contribute to meaningful storytelling, and collaborate with a dynamic regional team committed to promoting volunteerism as a powerful force for change.

Key Responsibilities

The Online Volunteer will support the ROLAC Communications team by drafting, editing, and proofreading editorial content for digital platforms, including articles, success stories, and social media copy. The content will highlight the impact of UN Volunteers and key regional initiatives while aligning with UNV’s strategic messaging and editorial standards.

Benefits of Participation
– Amplify Youth Voices: Contribute to a platform that amplifies the voices of UN Volunteers and showcases their stories to a global audience.
– Networking Opportunities: Build connections with UNV and UN Volunteers serving la Latin America and the Caribbean.
– Skill Development: Enhance your storytelling, writing, and community engagement skills.
– Visibility: Your contribution will be featured in UNV´s digital platforms.

Required Skills and Experience

– Writing Skills: Strong writing skills with the ability to craft compelling, first-person narratives.

– Cultural Awareness: Deep understanding of the cultural, social, and political context of Latin America and the Caribbean.

– Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

– Experience in Storytelling: Previous experience in storytelling, journalism, or content creation is an asset.