Mission and objectivessocialprotection.org, an online member-based knowledge sharing and capacity building platform, will launch the 12th session of the Ambassadors Programme in April 2025! The Programmeโs objective is mainly focused on increasing the reach and visibility of the platform in different regions, drawing attention to the social protection thematic. Below are the specific objectives: โข Promote and provide opportunities for engagement with socialprotection.orgโs interactive features to encourage interactions with the content and services offered. โข Increase the platformโs visibility in the Ambassadorsโ regions and/or networks, highlighting it as an inclusive space for knowledge sharing and capacity building to foster a global network of practitioners in the field. โข Ensure that up-to-date and relevant content concerning the Ambassadorsโ regional or thematic interests is available on the platform, guaranteeing content diversity.
Contextsocialprotection.org (hosted by UNRISD) socialprotection.org is an online member-based knowledge sharing and capacity building platform. The platform, currently hosted by the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), was established in response to a recommendation from the G20 Development Working Group following the triple crisis of the late 2000s, aiming to foster global knowledge sharing on social protection policies. Thanks to the contributions of its members, collaboration with stakeholders, and the dedication of the socialprotection.org team, the unbranded platform directs access to the most up-to-date and comprehensive content on social protection, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Through these endeavours it has established a global interactive social protection community. Learn more about socialprotection.org: https://socialprotection.org/about
Task DescriptionThe Role of Social Media for socialprotection.org In todayโs digital age, social media is an essential tool for spreading knowledge, fostering collaboration, and increasing awareness of critical global issues, including social protection. For socialprotection.org, social media platforms serve as powerful channels for reaching diverse audiences, engaging stakeholders, and amplifying the platformโs impact across various regions. By leveraging social media, socialprotection.org can ensure that relevant, timely, and diverse content on social protection reaches practitioners, policymakers, and individuals who can benefit from it, ultimately contributing to the advancement of social protection systems globally. The Importance of Youth Participation Young people play a crucial role in shaping the future of any field, including social protection. Their involvement in the Ambassadors Programme provides fresh perspectives, innovation, and energy that are vital for engaging a wider and younger audience. Social media serves as the ideal platform for youth to bring attention to pressing social protection issues, encourage dialogue, and inspire action. Their active participation not only boosts the visibility of the platform but also strengthens the global network of practitioners and advocates committed to improving social protection systems. All volunteers will receive guidance from the socialprotection.org team and designated group leaders, focusing on the following key activities: โข 1st CYCLE (2,5 weeks): Completing micro-courses on social protection provided by the platform and submitting feedback. โข 2nd CYCLE (5 weeks) : producing social media material (interviews with social protection beneficiaries in voice drops format) IMPORTANT: Throughout the programme, all volunteers will be required to participate in synchronous meetings scheduled by the socialprotection.org team and/or group leaders (approximately 6 meetings). Exact dates and times will be communicated in advance, but please refer to the following preliminary schedule: โข 1st Cycle: April 21 or 22 โ May 7 o April 21 or 22: Kick-off meeting o Group meeting to be scheduled by the group leader during the first week of the cycle o April 28: Coffee Break 1 โ Informal gathering with the socialprotection.org team, featuring tips on job searching, including CV and cover letter writing โข 2nd Cycle: May 8 or 9 โ June 16 or 17 o May 8 or 9: Kick-off meeting o Group meeting to be scheduled by the group leader during the first week of the cycle o May 19: Coffee Break 2 โ Informal gathering with the socialprotection.org team, featuring insights on career paths o June 06: Submission deadline for final social media product o June 16 or 17: Final meeting/Programme conclusion DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: MARCH 31 The online volunteer will work remotely at a time and location of their convenience, subject to the deadlines set. Those who successfully conclude the programme will have their profiles featured onsocialprotection.org Ambassadorโs page and receive a UNV certificate, as well as certificates for the e-courses completed during Cycle 1.
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