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Stories of Impact: UNV ROLAC Jobs in Panama at VNU Sénégal/Gambie
Title: Stories of Impact: UNV ROLAC
Company: VNU Sénégal/Gambie
Location: Panama
Description of assignment (DoA) details
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.
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Stories of Impact: UNV ROLAC
Panama
8 weeks
1
assignment(s)
Competitive recruitment
Advertisement end date:06/05/2026
General
Description of assignment title
Stories of Impact: UNV ROLAC
Assignment country
Panama
Expected start date
Invalid Date
Number of Assignments
1
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
11 – 15 hours per week
Host entity
UNV
Modality
Online
Duration
8 weeks
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Mission and objectives
El programa de Voluntarios de las Naciones Unidas (VNU) contribuye a la paz y el desarrollo en el mundo a través del voluntariado. Trabajamos con asociados para integrar a Voluntarios de las Naciones Unidas cualificados, altamente motivados y debidamente respaldados, en programas de desarrollo, y para fomentar el valor y el reconocimiento mundial del voluntariado. El programa VNU está activo en unos 130 países cada año. Con presencia sobre el terreno en más de 80 países, el programa VNU está representado en todo el mundo. El programa VNU está administrado por el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD)
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.
Task type
Writing and Editing
Task description
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.
Assignment requirements
Required 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.
Languages
Spanish, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required
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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