Volunteer Success Story Writer

Document TB/HIV success stories, best practices and innovations

Attention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowance or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.

Host entity: WHO

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General

Description of assignment title: Document TB/HIV success stories, best practices and innovations

Assignment country: Egypt

Duration: 84 days

Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being

Modality: Online

Work schedule: 11 - 15 hours per week

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?: 11 - 15 hours per week

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives

The World Health Organization serves as the directing and coordinating authority for public health within the United Nations system. WHO seeks to promote health, ensure everyone can attain the highest level of health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable through partnerships, people and countries.

Context

Countries in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region are implementing TB, HIV, Hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care activities in diverse epidemiological, health-system and operational contexts. Documenting credible country experiences can help capture progress, highlight practical solutions, and facilitate learning and adaptation across national TB programmes and partners.

WHO EMRO’s THS team seeks support to identify and document selected TB, HIV, Hepatitis and STIs success stories, best practices and innovations from priority countries for wider dissemination and cross-country learning. Documentation will be based on information provided or validated by country teams and relevant stakeholders, with technical review by WHO.

Task type

Technical documentation and user guide

Task description

WHO EMRO Tuberculosis, HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections unit (THS) is seeking an enthusiastic online volunteer to contribute their writing and storytelling skills. We are convinced that these success stories have the power to inspire individuals worldwide, motivating them to emulate positive change.

The volunteer will support the THS unit in

• Information Gathering: Coordinate with the country office communications and technical focal point to obtain background information about assigned beneficiaries.
• Beneficiary Interviews: Conduct interviews with the beneficiaries to gather personal insights, experiences, and any supporting materials relevant to their success stories.
• Drafting two Success Stories: Utilize the collected information to draft engaging success stories in alignment with the organization's guidelines.
• Review with Communications Focal Point: Submit the initial draft to the communications focal point for feedback and clearance.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience: No experience required

Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required; Arabic, Level: Basic, Desirable

Required education level: Bachelor's degree University degree in health-related field Desirable: post-graduate degree or training in the field of public health.

Area(s) of expertise: Public health, immunisation, Communication, advocacy, public information

Driving license: -

Skills and experience

• Experience in writing and editing success stories.
• Experience in production of human interest stories and other communication products