Organization Mission

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

Context

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism.

UNV has five Regional Offices in Amman (Arab States, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States), Bangkok (Asia and the Pacific), Dakar (West and Central Africa), Nairobi (East and Southern Africa) and Panama City (Latin America and the Caribbean). The regional offices are the first entry point for partners wishing to engage with UNV. They offer UNV services and solutions to government partners, UN entities, civil society and the private sector, and take the lead in scoping and delivering UNV advisory services on volunteer infrastructure. They also provide oversight and strategic guidance to UNV”s field units in the regions.

In December 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2026 as the International Volunteer Year (IVY 2026), a global initiative to celebrate volunteerism, increase visibility for volunteer efforts, and inspire greater community action. IVY 2026 aims to highlight how volunteers play a critical role in addressing global challenges, strengthening communities, and advancing sustainable development.

As part of Nigeria’s visibility and awareness campaign for IVY 2026, the creation of compelling social media cards and digital graphics is essential. These visual materials will help draw public attention to the year-long celebration, promote volunteer stories, and encourage individuals and organizations to take meaningful action. The designs produced will also support UN Volunteers (UNV) and partners by amplifying their contributions, showcasing volunteer impact, and strengthening engagement across online platforms.

By contributing to this task, Online Volunteers will greatly support efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Their visual content will inspire participation in volunteer-driven initiatives that advance sustainable development nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for 25 Online Volunteer to support us by producing 100 social media Cards to give visibility to IVY 2026. Under the guidance of UNV West and Central Africa Communications Team and in close collaboration with the UNV Nigeria Field Unit communications team, each Online Volunteer is required to: Creates high-quality social media cards and graphic materials for the campaign.

Key Responsibilities:
• Create branded social media cards, banners, and infographics for Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Design visually appealing templates that reflect campaign messaging and identity.
• Support video teams with simple graphic elements when needed.
• Develop the design according to agreed requirements and ensure all designs follow the branding and visual guidelines provided.
• Share approved designs across personal networks for wider reach. The corporate design guidelines will be shared with Online Volunteers in advance.

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates should have professional experience in graphic design with previous experience in designing document layouts, and must have in-depth knowledge of graphic design applications, as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
A degree in graphic design or related field is considered an asset