Mission and objectivesUNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results. UNDP has been present in Malawi since 1964. Working closely with the Government of Malawi, civil society and the private sector, UNDP' s work aims to contribute to economic growth, sustainable environmental management, and democratic governance and accountability in Malawi. UNDPโs Country Programme Document is closely aligned to the Malawi Agenda 2063 and supports Malawiโs aim to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. UNDP โs programme is designed to address the interlinked issues of poverty, inequality and vulnerability to shocks and is managed within two portfolios: Responsive Institutions and Citizen Engagement which works towards strengthening effective, accountable and inclusive governance that promotes civic engagement, respect for human rights, rule of law, peace and democracy. It also works towards strengthening data generation and analysis. Resilience and Sustainable Growth which focusses on enhancing economic innovation, inclusive business, job creation, and renewable energy access. It also works towards helping Malawi adapt to climate change and build resilience to disasters.
ContextThe YouthConnekt is a multifaceted initiative aimed at providing a comprehensive answer to the several challenges faced by the youth. It aims at connecting young people with peers and role models, skills development, and opportunities and knowledge. YouthConnekt Africa takes a โplatform approachโ to solving challenging development issues, and brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including heads of state, business leaders, development partners and civil society, to address the multiple needs of young people while also fully involving them in the solution building process. YouthConnekt Malawi is one of the 37 national chapters of YouthConnekt Africa. A Malawi government-led platform for young people to contribute to policy dialogues, co-designing and informing decisions on the investments and programs aimed at empowering them. The platform champions youth empowerment by connecting the Malawian youth to socio-economic transformation. Young people can connect with their peers across the continents, and have access to continental-wide knowledge, skills and opportunities. YouthConnekt Malawi supports an ecosystem of already existing youth initiatives and supports them through the platform by providing access to technical expertise, funding opportunities, knowledge sharing and partnerships.
Task DescriptionThe volunteer will primarily be tasked with providing graphic design support to the YouthConnekt, focusing on creating posters, designing visuals for documents, creating animations, editing videos and designing content for social media platforms. Key tasks in detail: โข Poster and document Design: The volunteer will be entrusted with crafting captivating posters that effectively convey YouthConnekt's messages, events, campaigns, or initiatives. โข Close collaboration with the programme coordinator will ensure a clear understanding of project requirements, target audience, and desired messaging. While maintaining adherence to UNDP and YouthConnekt brand guidelines, the volunteer will infuse their designs with creativity and originality. โข Video Creation: Edit videos, create video clips for social media. โข In addition to poster design, volunteers will contribute to the creation of engaging visual content for our social media platforms. This includes designing graphics, infographics,reports, brochures, business cards, cover photos, and other assets aligned with our social media plan. โข As part of their responsibilities, the volunteer will create 10 captivating posters and develop 5 engaging visual content pieces to enhance our online presence and effectively communicate our organization's objectives
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