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Description of assignment (DoA) detailsAttention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowances or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.Skip To ContentSelect SectionSelect SectionNO IMAGE AVAILABLEIOM21 hours agoMonitor news about informative panorama with emphasis on migrationVenezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)12 weeks3assignment(s)Competitive recruitmentAdvertisement end date:25/06/2026GeneralDescription of assignment titleMonitor news about panorama informative with emphasis on migrationAssignment countryVenezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)Expected start dateInvalid DateNumber of Assignments3For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?16 - 20 hours per weekHost entityIOMModalityOnlineDuration12 weeksSustainable Development Goal Reduced inequalitiesDetailsMission and objectivesEstablished in 1951, the IOM is an organization that is part of the United Nations and, as the lead UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.ContextThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the main intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is part of the United Nations System. Since its creation in 1951, IOM has worked closely with States and partners to promote orderly, safe and dignified migration, for the benefit of migrants and societies. To strengthen decision making, risk management and strategic communication, it is necessary to have constant monitoring of the country's information ecosystem. The support of Online Volunteers will allow: Help to anticipate reputational risks. Identify narratives that affect human mobility. Analyze mentions and visibility of IOM actions. Provide inputs for technical and management teams. Strengthen communication response capacity in sensitive situations.Task descriptionThe Online Volunteers will support IOM Venezuela in the daily monitoring of national, regional and international media, as well as social networks, to identify news, trends and relevant mentions on migration, temporary accommodation, protection, governance, health, WASH, and IOM activities in Venezuela, including key states such as: Zulia, Bolívar, Táchira, Amazonas, Caracas, Apure and Falcón. They will also support interagency communication groups of the UN System in monitoring key news. The main deliverables will be: Daily bulletin (Monday to Friday) with headlines, summary and links of news identified in national, regional and international media. Daily monitoring of social networks, with emphasis on mentions of IOM, migration issues, protection and associated trends. Immediate alerts when critical issues related to mobility, protection risks or sensitive mentions of the IOM arise. This support will strengthen the organization's decision-making, strategic communication and risk management. The selected Online Volunteer will be supervised and provided with the necessary guidance before beginning the contribution. At the end of the support, the volunteer will receive a certificate of recognition for the support provided. At the end of the collaboration, they will receive an evaluation and a certificate of appreciation issued by UNV. For more information about online assignments, we recommend checking the following link: https://www.unv.org/become-online-volunteerAssignment requirementsRequired ExperienceTraining or experience in communication, journalism, data analysis, social sciences or related areas. Ability to identify relevant information and produce clear summaries. Management of digital monitoring tools, social networks and information verification. Ability to work with keywords and thematic classification methodologies. Advanced Spanish (mandatory). Discipline to deliver products on time and work in a coordinated manner with a remote team.LanguagesSpanish, Level: Native language, RequiredOther informationVolunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the main motivating factor.Inclusivity statementUnited Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity program that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values ​​of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person's race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 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