Under the direct supervision of the County Coordinator, the UN University Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in planning and organizing outreach initiatives.
• Preparation of resources social media, print and online media for outreach activities.
• Preparation of outreach material, briefs, presentations, minutes and talking points.
• Management of social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram), preparing relevant posts and entries
• Ensure social media coverage of UNV related activities updating UNV Sri Lanka social media platforms in a timely manner.
• Tracking the UNV Sri Lanka social media footprint
• Coordinate and develop volunteer stories and disseminate through channels.
• Production of new communications vehicles including short videos.
• Engage and support the work of the United Nations Communications Group (UNCG) in Sri Lanka.
• Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as required.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Requirements: 

☒ Accountability
☒ Adaptability and Flexibility
☒ Building Trust
☒ Client Orientation
☒ Commitment and Motivation
☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning
☒ Communication
☒ Creativity
☒ Empowering Others
☒ Ethics and Values
☒ Integrity
☒ Judgement and Decision-making
☒ Knowledge Sharing
☒ Leadership
☒ Managing Performance
☒ Planning and Organizing
☒ Professionalism
☒ Respect for Diversity
☒ Self-Management
☒ Technological Awareness
☒ Vision
☒ Working in Teams

• Communications, content creation, media and related activities would be highly regarded.
• Previous experience in handling social media platforms and websites would be an additional advantage.
• Experience related to coordinating outreach initiatives; volunteerism will be an advantage.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded