UN Women, in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, is launching a special initiative to mobilize 25 community volunteers to support Senegal’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. This international campaign takes place every year from November 25 to December 10. It aims to raise public awareness and mobilize communities to end violence against women and girls.
Position: Advocacy and Outreach Assistants
Location
Location Dakar (15 posts), Matam (5 posts) and Tambacounda (5 posts), Senegal
Organization: UN Women
Type of Volunteering: United Nations Community Volunteering
Duration of the mission: 1 month
Expected start date: 15 November 2026
Application deadline: 20 November 2026 at 00:00
Number of positions: 25
Modality: On site
Schedule: Part-time
Remuneration: Voluntary and unpaid mission
Main duties
Under the supervision of UN Women, volunteers will be tasked with participating in training on UN Women’s activities as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign. They will contribute to the organization of local events: marches, round tables and webinars, and participate in social media awareness campaigns. They will mobilize community members, volunteers and local leaders around the fight against gender-based violence, contribute to the creation of content and awareness stories, and participate in organizing and facilitating small group discussions and community meetings.
Other information
Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Candidate profile
General conditions: be between 18 and 80 years old.
Experience
No previous work experience required. Minimum level of education: secondary education. Proficiency in French (current level required).
Required skills: good communication skills; community development skills; basic knowledge of computer tools and office applications; good knowledge of the working language of the municipality concerned.
Responsibilities
Sense of responsibility, autonomy and professionalism. Ability to adapt, creativity and sense of organization. Experience in volunteering, community engagement or work can be considered as a substitute for formal training.
Nationality: No nationality requirement for remote assignments. However, applicants must demonstrate their citizenship, residence or right to work at their duty station.
Conditions of volunteering
Voluntary and unpaid work. Travel and meal expenses will be covered by the host entity when volunteers are required to travel or participate in events. A UNV service certificate will be issued at the end of the mission. Successful candidates will be required to pass United Nations security checks.
Application
The deadline for applications is 20 November 2026 at 00:00.
Important: The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training or recruitment fees.
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