Mission and objectives

The FOREST Okyeman project is a joint initiative involving UNDP, WHO, UNICEF, and UNEP, aimed at using the human security approach to accelerate the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Akyem Abuakwa. The project seeks to address key interconnected challenges related to forest degradation by focusing on economic, environmental, political, educational, nutritional, and health insecurities in the region. In line with WHO’s mandate to promote global health and address health-related insecurities, the organization contributed to the project’s objectives by developing a comprehensive community and human security profile of the Okyeman (Akyem Abuakwa) traditional area. This profile documented critical aspects such as the area’s geography, demographic characteristics, governance structures, cultural resources, and key issues related to the environment, education, and health. The study has been completed, and WHO now aims to publish the key findings and recommendations, emphasizing their relevance to improving health security, environmental sustainability, and the overall well-being of the local population.

Context

As the United Nations lead agency on global health, the World Health Organization (WHO) works in Ghana to support the government and key stakeholders in strengthening health systems and addressing health inequalities. This is done within the framework of the Government-UN Sustainable Development Partnership (UNSDP), which aligns with Ghana’s development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Health, Well-being, and Human Security by 2030. One approach to achieving this is by building community resilience. Through the FOREST Okyeman project, WHO seeks to empower communities to take charge of health and environmental governance, focusing on improving health security and prom

Task Description

We are looking for an online volunteer for the following: Report editing and proofreading: a professional editing of the ecotourism study is needed to identify and ensure accuracy, grammar, spelling, and layout errors in the report. This is to also ensure consistency in point of view (1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person), verb tense, and level of formality. Design: Help design the document with graphics that enhance its presentation in terms of its cover pages and relevant pictorial presentations.

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements