Mission and objectivesUNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress The primary and overarching objective of United Nations Development Programme in Kenya is the eradication of poverty in the context of sustainable development, including the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, and promotion of United Nations fundamental principles. A core dimension to the work of UNDP in Kenya is on Democratic Governance given the national focus on governance reforms. UNDP supports the countryโs efforts towards achieving the Vision 2030 Political Pillar, which envisions a democratic system that is issue-based, people-centered, results oriented and accountable to the public. This Political Pillar gears to transform the countryโs political governance across five strategic areas; The Rule of Law, Electoral and Political Processes, Democracy and Public Service Delivery, Transparency and Accountability, Security Peace Building and Conflict Management. These strategic areas are anchored in the Constitution, promulgated in August 2010 marking a major milestone in the democratic journey of Kenya and set a new threshold in terms of people-centred development.
ContextIn commemoration of International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, UNDP Kenya is curating a special edition compendium on โHarnessing the Demographic Dividend Through Youth Engagement in Kenya.โ The focus is on spotlighting powerful youth-led initiatives and contributions in governance, climate action, and digital transformation. Aligned with the global theme โ โEmpowering Youth: Building a Resilient Futureโ โ this campaign aims to amplify the voices, ideas, and innovations for and of young people shaping Kenyaโs sustainable and inclusive future. To build momentum and raise awareness, we are inviting 200 passionate Online Volunteers to join the digital campaign and help us share this important youth engagement message far and wide. UNDP is mobilizing 200 Online Volunteers to drive awareness, engagement, and participation. Volunteers will be instrumental in promoting youth engagement agenda, youth empowerment, and sustainable governance transformation through targeted digital outreach.
Task DescriptionThe tasks will include: โข Develop campaign posts with platform-specific language for LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. โข Create and share infographics, fact cards, and visuals on digital and AI skills development. โข Schedule daily posts across all platforms to maintain consistent visibility. โข Engage with followers by liking, sharing, and replying to comments. โข Use and promote campaign hashtags (#YouthEngagementKe, #Husika_Sikika). โข Monitor comments and questions to foster interaction โข Tag and mention key stakeholders (e.g., CSOs, NGOs, influencers, partners) to expand reach. โข Engage followers on pertinent and relevant topics on youth engagement. โข Engage influencers and partners to reshare content and boost visibility. โข Promote events and webinars related to the theme as shared by UNDP e.g. The dialogue Series. โข Collect and post short video testimonials from participants and stakeholders during events. โข Reshare relevant content on youth engagement in Kenya. โข Participate in micro-campaigns targeting youth groups, civil society, academia, and digital communities. โข Organize digital โcountdown to submissionโ posts with regular reminders on deadlines. โข Curate region-specific content tailored for counties in Kenya to ensure inclusivity. โข Design reels or short TikTok-style videos explaining the Youth Engagement and the Call for Papers and why it matters. โข Maintain a shared online dashboard or campaign diary capturing progress and lessons learned.
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