Online Volunteer – Ebola Risk Communication & Community Engagement (RCCE)

•  Create culturally appropriate digital content including graphics, infographics, social media posts, and short videos. 
•  Simplify technical public health information into clear and accessible messages. 
•  Adapt content for Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, and other platforms. 

•  Share approved Ebola awareness messages across personal and community networks. 
•  Engage audiences by responding to questions and comments using approved communication guidance. 
•  Promote campaign hashtags and ensure messaging consistency. 

•  Monitor social media for Ebola-related misinformation and rumors. 
•  Report misinformation trends to the communication team. 
•  Support the development of corrective messaging aligned with WHO guidelines. 

•  Participate in online coordination meetings and communication briefings. 
•  Contribute innovative ideas to improve campaign reach and engagement. 
•  Support communication efforts during outbreak updates and alerts. 

•  Track social media engagement metrics such as likes, shares, comments, and reach. 
•  Provide feedback on public perceptions, concerns, and online trends. 
•  Submit regular activity and engagement reports. 

•  Consistent production of high-quality digital awareness content. 
•  Increased reach and engagement of Ebola prevention messages. 
•  Regular reports on misinformation and community concerns. 
•  Weekly activity updates and engagement statistics. 

•  Communications 
•  Public Health 
•  Social Sciences 
•  Media Studies 
•  Related disciplines 

•  Experience in social media management. 
•  Content creation and digital marketing experience. 
•  Public health communication experience is an added advantage. 
•  Community engagement experience is desirable. 

•  Excellent written and visual communication abilities. 
•  Ability to simplify technical health information. 

•  Social media management. 
•  Digital content creation. 
•  Digital literacy and online engagement tools. 

•  Creativity and innovation. 
•  Accountability. 
•  Teamwork. 
•  Client orientation. 
•  Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. 

•  Fluency in English. 
•  Knowledge of Ugandan local languages is an added advantage. 

•  Orientation on Ebola prevention and WHO communication guidelines. 
•  Access to communication toolkits and IEC materials. 
•  Continuous technical support and feedback from WHO Uganda. 

•  Work under the supervision of WHO Uganda's RCCE/Communication Team. 
•  Coordinate virtually with designated focal persons. 
•  Participate in online meetings and reporting activities. 

•  Voluntary and unpaid assignment under the UN Volunteers Programme. 
•  Certificate of appreciation upon successful completion. 
•  Flexible schedule of approximately 5–10 hours per week. 

•  Follow WHO communication protocols. 
•  Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 
•  Avoid sharing unverified health information. 
•  Uphold UN values, ethics, and standards of conduct.