Mission and objectivesUNISFA was established in July 2011 under authority of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). UNISFA is mandated to Strengthen the capacity of the Abyei Police Service (APS) by providing support, including the training of personnel, and coordinate with the APS on matters of law and order, Monitor and verify the redeployment of armed forces from the Abyei area in accordance with the 20 June 2011 Agreement, Provide de-mining assistance and technical advice, Facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and free movement of humanitarian personnel in coordination with relevant Abyei Area bodies, When requested and in cooperation with the APS, provide security for oil infrastructure in the Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) and later to organize the referendum The Council also authorized UNISFA under Chapter VII to: • Protect UN Personnel, facilities, installations, and equipment. • Ensure the security and freedom of UN and humanitarian personnel and members of the Joint Military Observers Committee and Joint Military Observer Teams established by the 20 June Agreement. • Protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence; and protect the Area from incursions by unauthorized elements and ensure security.
ContextThe Online Volunteer assignment supports the communications and Public Information Unit of UNISFA - Abyei. with delegated Authority the Volunteer will design Public information outreach materials for media relations ,publications ,web and digital media with the objective of promoting awareness and respect for the mission's work and Mandate. Expected output includes graphic designs illustrations for the different Mission Contingents, for the website and magazine among others and supporting activities towards attainment of Mission Mandate.
Task DescriptionThe Public Information Office of UNISFA is seeking expertise for Two (2) Online Volunteer/s around graphic design and digital media creation. Under the guidance of PIO focal points the online Volunteers will support us by producing graphic designs for print and online information awareness campaigns. The awareness campaign materials will be inclusive of graphic design illustrations, designing infographics, flyers, content creation, and creation of videos. In close collaboration with the PIO focal point: The Online Volunteer is asked to: - Produce Ten (10) graphic designs for print and online. - Create and edit up to Ten 10 materials for Cancer awareness videos - Design graphics based on the content that the PIO focal point will provide (background information regarding target audience, and branding guidelines etc.) - Create draft design based on requirements discussed with PIO focal point. - The design/layout should follow our corporate design guidelines which will be shared with the Online Volunteers in advance. The Online Volunteer/s will have the opportunity to build connections with the Public Information Office at UNISFA and learn about the ways in which graphic design can support the Mission Mandate and Activities in the UNISFA area of Operation.
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