UN Volunteers for WSSD2, Media and Communications

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Organization Mission

Doha, Qatar, will host the UN DESA Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), from 4 to 6 November 2025. Taking place thirty years after the first gathering in 1995, this Summit will gather the world leaders to redefine strategies for social progress, strengthen global partnerships, and promote inclusive policies that foster equitable opportunities for all. The summit expects 20 thousand of participants over the three days.

Context

The Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) will be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 4-6, 2025. This summit, convened under UN General Assembly resolution A / RES / 78 / 318, willfocus on advancing global social development and social justice.It builds upon the 1995 Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action and aims to reaffirm commitments to people-centered, inclusive, and equitable development.The summit is organized by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and the Government of Qatar.UN-DESA, in partnership with UNV, will mobilize 60 youth of Qatari citizens and residents to support the Media and communications in the WSSD2.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the UN Volunteer Team Leader, the incumbtant will carry out the following tasks :

• Support the media and communication efforts, ensure documentation and visibility of the event activities, including photos, videos, social media coverage, and content production.
• Attend the induction sessions organized by UNV, UN DESA, and the Host Government.
• Ensure a positive, inclusive, and respectful team environment aligned with UN values and WSSD’s objectives.
• Contribute to daily reports or summaries highlighting key volunteer activities, lessons learned, and success stories.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm, setting a positive example for all volunteers.In addition to the above, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate into the UNV mandate within the framework of their assignment and to promote voluntary action through community integration in the development of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate part of their working time to one of the following recommended activities :
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications, as well as play an active role in UNV activities (e.g. International Volunteer Day events);
• To know and develop the traditional and / or local forms of volunteering in the host country;
• Provide annual and end-of-assignment self-assessment reports on UNV actions, results and opportunities;
• Contribute articles / critiques of their experiences in the field and send them to headquarters for inclusion on the UNV website, publications, pamphlets / newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the Mentoring Programme for new UN Youth Volunteers;
• Encourage or advise local groups on the use of UNV”s Online Volunteering service or promote the use of the service to relevant local individuals and organizations where technically feasible.

Required Skills and Experience

Core Competencies

Living Conditions

This is a part-time National UN Community Volunteer assignment under the special initiative with UNDESA Qatar for the Second World Summit on Social Development. Specific conditions have been established for this initiative, and volunteers will be provided with health insurance, induction training, and continuous support throughout their assignment.

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