In a major step towards strengthening public health awareness, UNICEF Tanzania, in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, has announced a large-scale online volunteer opportunity aimed at supporting a nationwide digital campaign on immunization.
The assignment, titled “Support Digital Awareness Campaign on Immunization in Tanzania,” seeks to recruit 500 online volunteers who will help spread important awareness messages about vaccines and preventive healthcare across social media platforms. This initiative comes as part of the global preparations for World Immunization Week, which is observed every year during the last week of April. This year’s campaign theme, “For every generation, vaccines work,” highlights the long-standing role vaccines have played in protecting individuals, families, and communities from infectious diseases for generations.
A vital campaign for public health
UNICEF, known globally for its dedication to child survival, protection, and development in over 190 countries and territories, is one of the world’s largest providers of vaccines for developing countries. Through this campaign, UNICEF Tanzania aims to improve vaccination awareness and encourage stronger vaccine coverage throughout the country.
The online volunteers will work closely with the communication team by helping to share approved campaign messages, educate the public on the importance of immunization, and help combat misinformation that often spreads through digital platforms. This awareness drive is expected to reach communities across Tanzania through commonly used platforms such as:
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Other online communication channels
The goal is to ensure that accurate information about vaccines reaches as many people as possible, ultimately contributing to better public health outcomes.
Role of the online volunteers
Selected volunteers will dedicate approximately 1 to 5 hours per week over a one-week assignment period. Since the role is fully online, it offers a flexible opportunity for experienced individuals who are passionate about public health communication and social mobilization. Volunteers will support by:
- Sharing approved awareness materials
- Promoting vaccination messages
- Encouraging community engagement
- Helping fight misinformation online
- Supporting national health awareness efforts
UNICEF has emphasized that volunteers will receive the necessary guidance and campaign resources to ensure effective participation based on their availability and assigned needs.
Important operational guidelines
To maintain professionalism and ensure message accuracy, UNICEF has provided clear guidelines for all volunteers. Volunteers are required to strictly follow the campaign instructions, including:
- Not creating unauthorized content using the UNICEF logo or brand identity
- Not altering official vaccine messaging
- Not publishing misleading or inaccurate health information
- Not engaging in political or hostile online discussions on behalf of UNICEF
- Only sharing officially approved campaign materials
These measures are designed to preserve the credibility and trust associated with UNICEF’s public health communication efforts.
Required qualifications
Applicants should have prior experience in:
- Awareness campaigns
- Community engagement
- Social mobilization
- Communication and social media
- Behavior change initiatives
Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills are required. Fluency in both English and Kiswahili is mandatory, making this opportunity especially suitable for Tanzanian professionals and volunteers with strong bilingual communication skills.
Equal opportunity and inclusivity
The United Nations Volunteers programme welcomes applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds and remains committed to equality, inclusion, and respect for human rights. UNICEF also provides reasonable accommodation for volunteers with disabilities, ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute meaningfully to this important health campaign.
Importantly, the United Nations has reminded all applicants that no fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment process, and applicants are advised to remain alert against scams and fraudulent solicitations. This opportunity offers a unique chance for passionate individuals to contribute to national health awareness while supporting one of the world’s most respected humanitarian organizations.
