Mission and objectives

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Context

Malaria remains one of the major public health problems in Mozambique, causing thousands of cases and deaths annually, especially among children under five and pregnant women. Although significant progress has been made in the prevention and treatment of the disease, public awareness continues to be essential in strengthening the national response to malaria. In this context, WHO intends to recruit a United Nations Volunteer (UNV) online, to produce an educational animated video to reinforce awareness about the disease. The video, to be disseminated on World Malaria Day (April 25), will address the causes, consequences, prevention methods, and treatment of malaria, considering the country’s cultural diversity and ensuring that the animation accurately represents the Mozambican population.

Task Description

We are looking for 1 Online Volunteer who under the guidance of Communications team support us by producing 1 educational animated video on malaria, covering: • Develop a creative concept for the video, aligned with WHO guidelines and based on information provided by the communication officer; • Create an engaging and educational script, adapted to the Mozambican context under the supervision of the communication officer; • Produce animations that reflect the country’s cultural identity, with characters and environments representative of the local population; • Causes and modes of transmission of malaria in a clear and accessible way; • Consequences of the disease on individuals and communities; • Effective prevention methods, such as the use of mosquito nets, indoor residual spraying, improved sanitation, and vaccination (if available); • The importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment; • Encouraging active community participation in the fight against malaria.

Competencies and values

Living conditions and remarks