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Job Summary

Job Title:
Communication and Advocacy Assistant
Employer:
United Nations Volunteers
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 26 May 2025

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About the Organisation

Communication and Advocacy Assistant job at United Nations Volunteers | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

United Nations Volunteers (UNV) is a global organization dedicated to mobilizing volunteers to support peace and development efforts worldwide, fostering sustainable human progress through civic engagement. Recognized for its impact in advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNV is widely respected for promoting volunteerism as a powerful tool for social change.

The organization nurtures a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic work culture, offering employees and volunteers a platform to contribute meaningfully while developing their skills in international development, humanitarian response, and community service, with flexible work arrangements across different UN agencies.

Established in 1970, UNV has continuously evolved to leverage digital and on-ground volunteer solutions, integrating innovative approaches to match skilled professionals with critical development projects. Operating in over 150 countries, UNV connects thousands of volunteers each year with organizations in need, reinforcing a global culture of solidarity and shared responsibility.

Its core values include commitment, inclusivity, integrity, and innovation, ensuring impactful volunteer-driven solutions for communities worldwide. UNV’s corporate social responsibility initiatives include capacity building, youth empowerment, and advocacy programs that strengthen local institutions and promote resilience. For more details, visit their official website at www.unv.org.

Are you looking for Communication jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Communication and Advocacy Assistant job at United Nations Volunteers

Full Time

Deadline: 

26 May 2025

Job Title

Communication and Advocacy Assistant job at United Nations Volunteers

United Nations Volunteers

Job Description

Job Title:  Communication and Advocacy Assistant (No Experience UN Jobs)

Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

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Deadline: 26th May 2025

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How to Apply

Under the direct supervision of the UNV Country Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  • Support the implementation of the Communications and Advocacy strategy of the United Nations in Uganda and ensure volunteerism is integrated in joint UN initiatives.

  • Support the UNV Field Unit in the development/production of communication and advocacy instruments and materials including for awareness-rising campaigns, including briefing materials in coordination with the supervisor.

  • Participate in UN Communications Group and contribute to identifying new and creative ways to show how volunteerism can be integrated and mainstreamed in the UN programmes, promote a coherent image of the UNV and participate in developing a common UN Communications and Advocacy Action Plan and Workplans.

  • Regular update of the UNV media forums including Instagram and Twitter account.

  • Support the identification and synthesis of lessons learnt from UNV Assignments directly linked to UNV Strategic Framework outcomes.

  • Assist the UNV Field Unit in organizing IVD, high level missions and advocacy work-shops/briefings for partners and community to sensitize and create awareness on UNV’s mandates and work in Uganda.

Communication and Advocacy Assistant job at United Nations Volunteers

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

Age

  • 18 – 80

Required experience

  • 1 month

  • Donor priorities

Nationality

  • Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

  • Additional eligibility criteria

Eligibility

  • As this assignment is funded by KOICA, specific eligibility criteria apply:

    • Applicants must be Korean nationals aged between 18 and 29 years at the time of application.

    • Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or have graduated within the past 12 months (at the time of application).

    • Individuals who have previously served in a KOICA-funded UN University Volunteer assignment are not eligible.

Relevant experience

  • No experience required

Languages

  • English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Required education level

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent in Currently enrolled or recent graduate in communication, journalism, international relations, social sciences, or another relevant field.


Competencies and values

  • Adaptability and Flexibility

  • Commitment and Motivation

  • Commitment to Continuous Learning

  • Communication

  • Creativity

  • Ethics and Values

  • Integrity

  • Respect for Diversity

  • Self-Management

  • Technological Awareness

  • Working in Teams


Skills and experience

  • Demonstrated interest and/or experience in supporting media/communication and advocacy initiatives for development.

  • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.


Area(s) of expertise

  • Communication, Development programmes, Arts and design

  • Driving license


Application

– If you are currently enrolled in a university and have not yet obtained a university degree, indicate in the section ‘Academic qualifications’ under ‘diploma/degree obtained’ that you are still studying and towards which degree. In the ‘to’ field, enter the current date, as the system does not allow you to enter a future date. Instead of the degree certificate, upload any evidence of your enrollment, for example a transcript.

– You may apply to a maximum of three assignments and indicate the order of preference in the ‘Additional remarks’ field when filling in the application form.



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