Mission and objectivesUNAIDS is leading the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. Since the first cases of HIV were reported more than 40 years ago, 88 million people have become infected with HIV, and 42 million have died from AIDS-related illnesses. Since it started operations in 1996, UNAIDS has led and inspired global, regional, national and local leadership, innovation and partnership to ultimately consign HIV to history. UNAIDS is a problem-solver. It places people living with HIV and people affected by the virus at the decision-making table and at the centre of designing, delivering and monitoring the AIDS response. It charts paths for countries and communities to get on the Fast-Track to ending AIDS and is a bold advocate for addressing the legal and policy barriers to the AIDS response. UNAIDS provides the strategic direction, advocacy, coordination, and technical support needed to catalyze and connect leadership from governments, the private sector, and communities to deliver life-saving HIV services. Without UNAIDS, there would be no strategic vision for the AIDS response.
ContextThe Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is leading the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. In Ethiopia, while progress has been made in scaling up HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services, challenges remain, particularly in ensuring equitable access for children, adolescents, young people, and other vulnerable populations. Persistent service delivery gaps, limited adoption of digital innovation, and barriers to community engagement persistently hinder optimal health outcomes. To address these challenges, UNAIDS Ethiopia works closely with the Ministry of Health (MoH), networks of people living with HIV (PLHIV), civil society organizations, UN agencies, and other partners. The focus is on strengthening community-led responses, advancing digital health innovations, and ensuring inclusive participation in shaping the HIV response. World AIDS Day 2025, which will be observed under the global theme, serves as an important platform to rally communities, advocate for ongoing resources, and highlight the progress and challenges in Ethiopiaโs HIV response. At the same time, UNAIDS Ethiopia is leading the development of the Abeba Digital Platform, a chatbot, mobile app, and web-based tool designed to provide youth-friendly, accessible HIV information and referrals.
Task DescriptionUNAIDS is seeking the assistance of an online volunteer for Digital Innovation through the Abeba Chatbot, App, and web platform, contributing to the design, development, and rollout of an innovative tool for HIV information and services. โข Support the technical and operational development of the Abeba digital platform, working closely with IT developers, UNAIDS/UNFPA program teams, and youth representatives. โข Contribute to content design and adaptation to ensure the platform is youth-friendly, inclusive, and culturally appropriate. โข Participate in user testing, feedback collection, and quality assurance to improve accessibility and functionality. โข Assist in preparing the intellectual property registration of the App through CORHA and support its official launch during World AIDS Day. โข Develop promotional materials and engagement campaigns to increase uptake of the platform among adolescents, youth, and PLHIV. โข Support data monitoring and analysis to track usage patterns, assess impact, and propose improvements.
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