Mission and objectivesUNDP has been providing development assistance to the people of Myanmar since the 1950s. UNDP operated under a restricted mandate from 1993 until 2012 implementing the Human Development Initiative programme which provided assistance directly to communities and individuals for improving their lives and livelihoods. In 2013, UNDP began working through two country programmes, and between 2018 and 2020 the focus shifted to direct support to the Myanmar Government. Following the military takeover in 2021, UNDP Myanmar pivoted to directly target the extremely vulnerable by meeting their basic needs and supporting community recovery, through the Community First Programme: 2021-2025. We have and extensive presence with 4 field offices covering 11 states and regions, with offices in Mon State - covering Mon and the southeastern regions including Bago โ and Kachin and Shan states. UNDP also has a field office in Rakhine State and a sub-office in northern Rakhine. UNDP Myanmar works with an extensive network of local CSO, CBO, grassroots partners and community leaders established by UNDP under the Human Development Initiative which started in 1993. These networks remain operational, and UNDP has been able to quickly connect and deliver support through them despite rapid changes in Myanmarโs political and social landscape.
ContextA massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on 28 March with its epicentre near the countryโs second largest city of Mandalay, resulting in widespread loss of life, injury and destruction to homes and infrastructure. While the full extent of the disaster is still emerging, an estimated 15 million people have been affected nationwide. The hardest-hit areas were home to some 1.6 million internally displaced people (IDPs) forced to flee during the past four years of conflict, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis affecting displaced and local communities. When the earth shook in Myanmar, it wasnโt just buildings that crumbledโit was lives, dreams, and the fragile safety of entire communities. Families are now living in makeshift shelters, children are without schools, and countless people are navigating daily survival with nothing but resilience and hope. But even amid the devastation, their spirit remains unbroken. Communities are coming together, helping one another clear rubble, share food, and protect what little remains. UNDP stands with themโnot only to deliver urgent aid, but to help them rise, rebuild, and reclaim their futures. We are calling on the global community, especially those with ties to Myanmar, to join this effort. Every donation is a step toward helping families reclaim their livelihoods and rebuild their homes that shall be stronger and more resilient to withstand the next disaster. Every share is a spark of awareness. And every act of solidarity shows that they are not alone. Letโs channel their strength into action. Together, we can help them rise from the rubble. Through this assignment, we wish to collaborate with an Online Communications Support Volunteer to support in coordinating a larger group of Online Volunteers, and to support awareness raising through the digital campaign to boost the visibility of this global joint effort.
Task DescriptionUNDP Myanmar is implementing an online social media campaign to raise awareness of its Earthquake Recovery programme, focusing on the rebuilding of houses, community infrastructure, and livelihood support. As part of the campaign, 100 Online Volunteers have been recruited to post weekly content. In this regard, we are seeking the support of an Online Communications Support Volunteer to perform the following: - Curate relevant captions for the content creation packages provided to the 100 recruited Online Volunteers on a weekly basis. - Frequent communication/ checking in with the volunteers to monitor performance, issues, and sustain motivation. - Analyse the content structure and engagement regarding posts on social media and provide recommendations on the way forward. The selected Online Communications Support Volunteer from this DoA will be provided with information and material relevant and necessary to perform the task. SPECIAL NOTICE: This is an unpaid volunteer assignment, and will be fully virtual. However, a certificate would be provided at the end of your assignment.
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