Mission and objectivesWHO in the Western Pacific Together with 37 Member States and areas, we fight infectious diseases like dengue and malaria, and noncommunicable diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Through immunization campaigns and initiatives such as First Embrace, we help mothers and children survive and thrive. We ensure the safety of our environment, our air, our water and our food – all of which impact our health every day. We prepare for and rapidly respond to disasters and emergencies, never losing sight of the fact that we are dealing with issues of life and death. With the stakes so high, we strive for excellence in working to bring better health and well-being to the nearly 1.9 billion people of the Western Pacific Region.
ContextThe World Health Organization (WHO) has taken active steps to combat misinformation, especially during global health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important that the public receives accurate and timely health information and improve health literacy. Thus we are seeking the support of Online Volunteers, of which the products developed through this assignment will contribute to detecting misinformation.
Task DescriptionWe are looking for Online Volunteers who under the guidance of Technical Officer, Risk Communication and in close collaboration with the Communications Team to support us by contributing to the social listening system to detect and respond to misinformation the Western Pacific. In particular, Online Volunteers are asked to: - Report on findings on key priority diseases/hazards from Google Trends on a weekly basis. - Produce one monthly Social Listening Report, consolidating daily and weekly reports provided. - Develop and submit an updated infodemic analysis database using the existing template. Input and categorise six months of social media and other online data based on the established framework, covering misinformation patterns, engagement trends, and source credibility. The database should enable efficient data retrieval and analysis for strategic decision-making. - Conduct research and develop a 15-page information ecosystem source mapping report to identify and document key data sources on social media engagement, connectivity, press freedom, civil society, digital literacy, and cybersecurity.
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