Mission and objectives

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was established in 1997 and is the global leader in the fight for global peace and security, human rights, and development by making the world safer from drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism by working for and with Member States to promote justice and the rule of law and build resilient societies. UNODC has its HQ in Vienna, Austria, and operates in more than 80 countries around the world through its network of 115 field offices as well as liaison offices in New York and Brussels with 2,400 UNODC personnel globally. UNODC works closely with Governments and civil society towards building security and justice for all. The UNODC Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) covers 18 countries (Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen). In addition to the Regional Office located in Cairo, Egypt, there are 10 Programmes Offices in Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen. The Regional Office in Cairo where the UN Volunteer will be placed has a total of 122 staff members. ROMENA has in place a Regional Framework for the Arab States (2023-2028) (RF) which sets out UNODC’s mission to contribute to peace and security, human rights, and development by making the region safer from drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism, including by reducing violence and inequalities within society. The RF lays out a roadmap to guide UNODC programming and accelerate progress towards Agenda 2030 in pursuit of key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by framing how UNODC will strengthen, prioritize, customize, and deliver support to the Arab region in effective response to some of the most pressing challenges faced by these countries.

Context

The Online Volunteers will support the Criminal Justice Programme (Children & Youth Projects), which aims to promote child-friendly justice systems and safeguard the rights and well-being of children in conflict with the law, as well as apply drug, violence, and crime prevention programs with youth.

Task Description

Deliverables: Content for social media platforms, drafting communication materials (approx. 10) 10 newsletters, brochures, and outreach materials in coordination with the communications team. A social media calendar aligned with the project’s goals and advocacy priorities. Design of basic graphics and visual content using tools like Canva or similar platforms (approx. 20)

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks